MS. SWEET CHARITY
COMES TO THE QUEEN CITY
TO EXTEND A HELPING HAND...

Get ready?! Ms. Sweet Charity wants YOU!
Due by Friday, June 6, 2008
If you’re a “Drag Virgin” – someone who has never publicly performed drag in a competition – you can now defy gender norms and have fun raising money for your favorite local charity. The first annual Ms. Sweet Charity Drag Contest is a philanthropy designed to explore gender barriers and helping out the world in a small way. Yes -- and sometimes that involves wearing a dress and heels!
Your Hostess: “The One and Only”
Roxy C. Moorecox
www.funnydragqueen.com

When:
Friday, June 13, 2008
Where:
4544 South Blvd; Sterling Drive; Charlotte, NC

Doors Open: 9 p.m.

Curtain Time: 10 p.m.

Cover Charge at Door
You must be 21 or over with appropriate Drivers License ID.
Sponsored by:
Presented by:
www.shaneandtom.com
Profits from the event go to Campus Pride (www.campuspride.org) and
the local nonprofits competing for the title of Ms. Sweet Charity.
WINNER:
Ms. Sweet Charity will receive 50% of all profits raised that evening from ALL tips for her chosen local charity.
RUNNER UP:
25% of all profits will be given to the runner-up from ALL tips for her chosen local charity.
REMAINING CONTESTANTS:
ALL tips remaining will be shared among the local charities.
BASIC RULES & HOW TO SIGN UP:
1. Individuals competing have to be “virgins” to the performance of drag in a public venue. Honesty will be expected. We will do a drag background check, if necessary, starting in K-12 to college!
2. Individuals will be asked to perform comedic, humorous routines, no longer than 5 minutes in length.
3. The audience will be 21 and over. Acts should be in accordance with local and state laws.
4. Individuals must be available on Thursday, June 12 for a run-through rehearsal starting at 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. at the performance venue.
5. Individuals must submit a CD with instructions for performance number.
6. While we encourage numbers to be fun and highly entertaining, individuals should center their act on the idea of gender performance. They should realize that drag has historical significance and is not a mockery, or demeaning acts. Drag is about the expression and exploration of gender boundaries in the most lively of ways.
7. Judging: Tips raised during the five minute performance and from mingling in the crowd will be 50% of the individual’s score. The other 50% will be based on talent from a panel of celebrity mock judges (Heidi Bloom, Ninah Farcia, Michael, Boors, Creative Loafing Staff person, etc.) .
8. Donations from the night will be given to the local charities and Campus Pride (www.campuspride.org).

9. The winner will be chosen based on tips raised during her performance as well as an overall talent score by mock celebrity guest judges and entertainers (Heidi Bloom, Ninah Farcia, Michael, Boors, Creative Loafing Staff person, etc.) The contestants are encouraged to have a formal dress for the crowning.
10. As necessary, any other rules will be determined by event organizers in keeping with the philanthropic nature of the event.
Complete before Friday, June 6, 2008
All contestants will be notified by June 6, 2008
based on the application, diversity of nonprofits and interest level/availability.
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And after the show:
Stay & dance all night at the Eagle Dance Party "Sweat" with DJ Troy!
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