38th Annual Miss Gay Missouri, America Pageant (MGM 2011)

The 38th Annual Miss Gay Missouri America Pageant - a direct preliminary to Miss Gay America 2012 - will be held at The SoCo Club (128 East Nifong Boulevard) in Columbia, Mo. April 28, 29 & 30, 2011. Qualified contestants from across the state will be competing for Missouri's oldest female impersonation crown. Join the Miss Gay Missouri, America Alumni and MGA 2011 Coti Collins as they celebrate this year's theme: "BURLESQUE." Preliminary Competition and Review Show will be held on Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m. with Final Night Competition on Saturday, also at 7p.m. **MUST ASK FOR MGM GROUP RATE** The Host Hotel for Miss Gay Missouri, America 2011 is The Wingate by Wyndham Columbia. Double Beds and King Size Bed Rooms availableThe rate is $65 a night plus taxAsk for the Miss Gay Missouri, America Block: 3101 Wingate Court, Columbia Mo. 65201 1.573.817.0500 For pageant info contact: Vanessa Vincent: danieljflier@me.com OR Lexsus Chaney: lchaneyco@yahoo.com MGMA Website: http://www.mgmpageantry.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/?tid=1383578688504&sk=messages#!/group.php?gid=148679881820936 MISS GAY MISSOURI, AMERICA 2011 PAGEANT Entry Fee:$100.00 (to be paid by promoter) Registration deadline: 10:00 a.m. April 28, 2011 SoCo Club Pageant theme:Burlesque Opening Presentation: Contestants: Tasteful Burlesque attire in any color. No head dresses or boas permitted, and no nudity (including chest plates) or pasties permitted. Formers: Tasteful Burlesque attire in any color, with a required boa. No head dress permitted, and no nudity (including chest plates) or pasties permitted. Contest Categories*:Male Interview Evening Gown Solo Talent Talent On-Stage Interview 28' wide x 10' deep, 8.5' stage floor to ceiling. All props must be able to fit through a standard 7' door * Please see the Miss Gay America web site (www.missgayamerica.com) for detailed category descriptions Pageant Schedule Day 1: Thursday April 28, 2011 10:00 a.m.Mandatory Registration and Contestant Check In The SoCo Club 128 E Nifong Blvd, Columbia MO 12:00 p.m.Male Interview 6:00 p.m. Contestant Check In (the SoCo Club) 7:00 p.m. Preliminary Night 1 (Evening Gown Competition) 9:00 p.m. Miss Gay Missouri Review Show Day 2: Friday April 29, 2011 11:00 a.m.Mandatory Contestant Meeting and Rehearsal for Final Night 6:00 p.m. Contestant Check In (the SoCo Club) 7:00 p.m. Preliminary Night 2 (Solo Talent and Talent) Day 3: Saturday April 30, 2011 11:00 a.m.Mandatory Contestant Meeting and Rehearsal for Final Night 6:00 p.m. Contestant Check In (the SoCo Club) 7:00 p.m. Final Night Competition (Evening Gown, Talent On-Stage Question) Note: Schedule details are subject to change Prize Packages Winner - ($3,500 in cash and prizes) Miss Gay Missouri America crown ($250.00 Value) Miss Gay Missouri Jewelry Set (provided by Las Vegas Costume,$750 value) $600 Cash Prize ($200 at crowning, $200 at MGA registration, $200 at Miss Gay Missouri America 2012) Three hour photo session with Chic Photography ($675 value) Floral Bouquet ($75 Value) Miss Gay Missouri Lapel Pin ($75 value) Miss Gay Missouri 2011 Plaque Paid Entry to Miss Gay America 2012 ($150 Value) One Hotel Room at the MGA Host Hotel ($700 value) Half Page Ad in the MGA Souvenir Program ($150 Value) 1st Alternate - ($1,300 in cash and prizes) $200 Cash Prize (to be awarded at MGA 2012) Paid Entry to Miss Gay America 2012 ($150 Value) Earring / Ring Jewelry Set provided by Las Vegas Costuming (estimated $100 value) Miss Gay Missouri First Alternate Plaque One Hotel Room at the MGA Host Hotel ($700 value) Coverage in the MGA Souvenir Program Floral Bouquet ($50 Value) 2nd Alternate $200 Cash Prize Earring / Ring Jewelry Set provided by Las Vegas Costuming (estimated $100 value each) Miss Gay Missouri 2nd Alternate Plaque Floral Bouquet ($35 value) 3rd and 4th Alternate Earring / Ring Jewelry Set provided by Las Vegas Costuming (estimated $100 value each) Miss Gay Missouri Finalist Plaque Floral Bouquet ($25 value) Category Awards Miss Gay Missouri America Category Plaque to each category winner Additional Plaques Miss Congeniality (voted by contestants) & Debut award (highest placing newcomer)