Friday, December 19th starting at
You are invited to:
A CHM
A
Christmas
Holiday Masquerade
at C4PT 192 Hartford Rd Manchester CT .Questions -see below or call: (860)
916 2775
We had lots of fun at the last Masquerade
so we though it might be a great opportunity
to dress up as you wish for the season. There may be some interesting characters
floating about:
Presentation of the Characters will be with the
arrival of each attendee.
Please give your card to the announcer. (We will have 3x5 cards available).
Presentation of the Libations & Condiments (& consumption thereof)
- Potluck is encouraged.
(We're thinking wine & cheese, -finger food, etc but who knows?)
The wine tasting will commence at 9PM with Bob -AWC
& Rhonda -LMT
There will be Christmas Holiday music presentations.
Speeches & other acts further justifying your character. This is indeed
"open"
Each of us will have up to 2 minutes during the wine tasting to give your
opinion of anything (incluuding the wine)
& to address the roomful & give us
your best routine. Competition guidelines below
Christmas caroles at 11PM for you & your character?
Oxygen therapy will be offered throughout the evening & will be pumped
into the facility as needed.
FAQ...............Q..Do I have to come in costume or can I just come as
I am?
.......................A. No you don't have to come
in costume, you can come in the ole birthday suit just as you were
....................... ....Some want to be spectators & there may be
a few. Spectators will be noticable as they will be
............................clothed in everyday Christmas attire with thick
spectacles & notepads as they are the judges.
.......................Q .Is it only for Catholics and those Christians
who believe?
.......................A. It is exclusively for those no limit thinkers
who wish to have a great time without sacrificing their virginity.
.......................Q. What should I bring?
........................A. Yourself, hopefully dressed in something befitting
the occasion of your character, a dish of food & a bottle
............................ of wine (in order of importance)
Just some ideas..................
Woodstock (
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Heluska Dancer
(Oklahoma, 1960's)
Rules: ?We hope these rules will clarify the intent
of the Christmas Hoilday Masquerade . Our ultimate goal is to bestow recognition
for the artistry & creativity that is the renowned hallmark of C4PT and,
also to have some fun.
1. Develop a character & costume & let us know prior to Dec 15th.
2. When you let us know, you may also turn in a cassette if you wish it to
be played during your presentation. Music is also appreciated
3. The CHM itself starts at
DIVISIONS: To protect against uneven competition...
-Novice: A person with no previous costume award at any serious Christmas
Costume competition; a first-timer in creative / historical costume competition
who may have experience in another field. (This is most of us).
-Journeyman: A person who has won major awards in another field of costuming,
but little or no experience in Christmas / historical Costuming; someone who
has taken a novice award at a Costume Con Historical Masquerade; a creative
historical costumer with no professional or major awards in previous historical
masquerades.
-Master: Historical Christmas Costuming experience, professional jobs; someone
who has taken at least 3 awards at historical competitions.
CATEGORIES:
The Christmas Masquerade will include, but Is not limited to, the following
categories. None of these categories will compete against each other, none
will be favored; all categories are eligible for Best of Show. Within each
category, you will be judged according to the following criteria (as applicable).
-Annimated Reproductions: Carefully documented and researched, patterned,
and sewn, then presented with annimated
mannerisms for the total effect.A piece of our childhooh experiences, ranging
from the menial child-worker (Charley Brown) to the nobility (Snow White @
Christmas).
-Historical Interpretations: These creative costumes are not being approached
as reproduction clothing, but rather as imaginative spin-offs based on a historical
premise. In the past, this has ranged from Scrooge and Mucha art to wild Grinch scenarios.
This category will be judged on overall historisty,
including presentation.
-Movie Reproductions: A rich source for costumers that wish to showcase their
technical skills. Details such as Hair, Make-up, and construction technique
for the films production date are of great importance! We have sooo many;
Miracle on 31st, Wonderfull Life, Earnest Saves Christmas, Mixed Nuts, etc
In addition, we are establishing 3 highlighted sub-categories to promote
expression and presentation in areas that are too often lacking in serious
competition. This is a specific challenge.
Underpinnings: We recognize the fact that creative period underpinnings are an
art all to themselves. Therefore, we are having a special award to acknowledge
excellence in this area.
Tailoring: For men
Ethnic: National costume from the festive to the primitive; Folk clothing with
an international flavor. Essentially a deflection away from the cosmopolitan
upper-class European style, this award covers the range of dress as divergent
as American Plains Indian to the Chinese Opera.
JUDGING CRITERIA:
In picking judges and setting the criteria, we have consulted experts in many
fields of creative & Christmas historic characterology
& costuming. Each entry will be judged on its own merits unless you are
a duet, trio etc.
Documentation: This is both important to entrant and judge
alike. An esoteric entry, from a less popular era or country may need to supply
basic information to receive the recognition it deserves. If it created completely
out of your own ideas a description of your character is all that is needed
to understand you.
Creativity: Christmas Historical costuming has its own foundation
for interpretive spin-offs. The goal here is to remain consistent or your
idea to the period while still creating an original design.
Authenticity: Reproductions of clothing striving for accuracy
will be carefully examined. However, we will not judge fabric content, and
will accept synthetics if they accurately represent the real fabric. Accessories
and underpinnings will be judged on how they add to the overall look of the
creation. The object of this category is the overall look, not how much it
costs. Movie Reproductions can be true to the cinematic era.
Workmanship: This applies to any entry. Quality is quality,
no matter the category, and a beautiful job deserves recognition. The following
areas will be used to judge this criteria: technical (seam finishing, neatness)
fit, handling of fabric, construction (interfacing, pleating. details etc)
Complexity: This applies to the scope of the project attempted,
rather than the workmanship. The following areas are used as guidelines for
this: scope of project, variety of techniques used, difficulty of techniques
attempted, extent of original patterns used.
Presentation: A beautiful costume will fall short if it is
not presented correctly, and with a certain amount of showmanship, confidence,
and flair. Many past entrants have generated lavish choreography that impressed
both judges and audience alike. Your presentation should not take longer than
120 seconds. If you have over 3 people in your presentation, you may add another
90 seconds. Presentations running longer than the allotted time have a chance
of being gonged. Also note that you do not have to use all of your allotted
time or talent at once as there will be many opportunities during the evening
to display your character!
Just an Over All Observation: You will be evaluated on how well all of these
separate elements work together, the Total Picture.
FINAL COMMENTS:
Master of Ceremonies: Dr Jymnski Coldsenkoff
will be making the announcements
Presentation Judges: TBA