Masquerade Lite
What is the Masquerade Lite?
The Masquerade Lite is relaxed version of the traditional Cosplay Masquerade event. Show off an old skit try out a new one, or simply let your creativity loose. Sign ups for this will be posted soon, and we will most likely be accepting applicants during the afternoon prior to the show.Entering the Masquerade?
Entry Types:Novice: Costumes entered under this category are for cosplayers not yet sure of their skills. This category is for beginner cosplayers, or cosplayers that have not won numerous awards before.
Advanced: For advanced cosplayers who have expertise skills or have won numerous awards.
Skit: Show us your carefully planned skit! Dance moves and best lip syncing abilities! Its even okay to make a fool out of yourself. Make the audience laugh at your antics or cry at your dramatic reenactment. Skits can be no longer than 3 minutes, and no shorter than one minute.
Walk-ons: Walk on stage and pose for the audience. This not a skit, so all of you who have stage fright, this is the choice for you. Walk-ons may be no longer than 30 seconds. If you have multiple cosplayers of various skills please list cosplayers and their category. Groups containing both novice and advanced will have their performance judged in the advance category. Costumes that are suspect to be bought, or commissioned will be disqualified by the judge's discretion.
Judging
All contestants will be judged prior to the masquerade. Please come prepared to your judging, include your reference photo if you did not send one with your application, and any progress pictures you took during your costume construction. Judge's guidelines will be available if you contact masquerade@summermatsuri.com.
Reference Image: A reference image is required for each contestant's character and can be sent in as a link with registration in the extra space at the bottom of the entry form. You may also bring one with you at the time of your judging or may send a file to masquerade@summermatsuri.com. Please remember, a reference image is of the character, not the costume.
Music and Recordings: At this time we know that microphones will be available for the masquerade. That said, there are a few types of ways we are offering media playback.
Fully Prerecorded skit- These are fully prerecorded and mixed by the contestant. Entered at the time of registration.
Live Microphones Only- This option is for the use of only the microphones. Microphones may be handheld, so please plan your skit accordingly.
Music or Skits can be sent along with your confirmation number to masquerade@summermatsuri.com as an attachment..