CONvergence Masquerade Performance Judging Criteria

OVERVIEW

Performance judges will consider how the costume looks during presentation. They are not looking solely for the most entertaining entry, they are looking for the costumer who can best present their work on stage. For an elaborate and impressive costume, this could be as simple as ensuring the judges get a good look at all sides of your costume.

They will be responsible for half of the points awarded for Best in Show, Best Master, Best Journeyman, Best Novice and Best Young Fan.

They will also award the Best Performance award and up to four additional Judges choice awards at their discretion.

They will work in conjunction with the Workmanship judges to determine the awards.

JUDGING PROCEDURE

Performance judges will have only one opportunity to view your work. They will watch your presentation on stage and score immediately. Costumers will have only 30 seconds to a minute to make an impression on these judges. Make that time count!

Judges will want to see all sides of your costume. If your costume has moving parts, they will want to see them move. If you have built props, they will want to see them. If you do not show the judges part of your costume, they will not see it and cannot judge it.

Photos will be taken during Workmanship judging. These pictures will be used to help the judges recall the costumes they saw. This is especially important for the Performance judges as they have very little time to consider a costume.

Remember that dim lighting may seem appropriate for your theme, but if the lighting is too dim, the performance judges will not be able to see your costume.

Be prepared to bring appropriate music on CD for your piece. The proper sound elements can enhance any presentation.

JUDGING CRITERIA

The performance judges will award up to ten (10) points in three categories. The top performance score possible is thirty (30) points.

The three categories are:

• Presentation - How well did the costumer/performer present the costume on stage? Did the judge see the entire costume?
• Visual Impact - What is the visual impact of the costume during the performance? Does the performance overshadow the costume?
• Technical Performance - How well does the performer execute the presentation of the costume? Did the costume function correctly? Was the accompanying music appropriate? Were props used effectively? Was blocking executed correctly? Was it performed well?

The Performance judges will be looking for a good performance as well as an impressive costume. They are looking for people who are having fun on stage.

To understand how these points will work when the awards are presented, please refer to the award criteria.