YOUR JOURNEY TO MISS AMERICA STARTS HERE!
FREE Workshop March 21 3:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.
Miss Milwaukee Organization-Pageant Dates & Workshop Schedule 2009-2010
Official Miss America Preliminary Pageants
You have been selected to be invited to attend the Miss Milwaukee Organization Workshops for 2009-2010, The Miss Milwaukee Organization has had local title holders that have moved on to great success.
AGES 17-24 for "Miss" contestants 13-17 for "Teen" contestants and 9-12 for "Junior" contestants in addition to "Princess" contestants 5-9 can attend one or more of these free workshops to get inside information and tips from directors and former titleholders about competing for the Miss Milwaukee Organization Titles. Because you were selected, we know you have what it takes!!!
At the workshops you can also officially register in person for a spot in the competition. Parents and friends are invited!! Email for more details or questions.
Mar. 21-Sun. 3-5p.m. Workshop/Marian Center for Non Profits
April 3-Sat. TBD Rehearsal for April 11th(Marian Center for Non Profits)
April 11th -Sun. 1p.m.-8p.m. Miss Milwaukee Pageant Day- (start time 5:00p.m.) REGIONAL MILW/WAUKESHA COUNTY ONLY for Miss Contestants, for Teens it is a State open
Directions to Marian Center for Non Profits Auditorium:
Take Howard Ave. Exit on I94 either direction to or from Milwaukee. Go East until Howard Ave. ends at Lake Drive. Proceed North(left) on Lake Drive go about ½ mile until you see the Marion Center on your left. (It will be past the Cousin's Center) Enter 1st driveway before the Main circle drive (if you hit Oklahoma Ave. you are too far) You will see parking on your left and a "u" cove on your right, do not park in the driveway, use the lot on your left. The entrance door is marked and is just off the driveway; go to the third floor and take a left and walk down the corridor to the auditorium.
Address of Marian Center for Non Profits: 3195 South Superior, Milwaukee, WI. 53207
All contestants are to attend a MANDITORY "in person" workshop to reserve your space, review requirements, take your photo, and meet pageant Directors. The schedule IS LISTED ABOVE AND BELOW. Parents are invited also.
The Miss Milwaukee, and Miss Southern Wisconsin Outstanding Teen Pageants are official Miss America Preliminary Pageants that qualify the winners to participate in Miss Wisconsin held in June 2010. All coordinators, assistants, helpers and entertainers with these pageants are volunteers.
F. Fill out this questionnaire ASAP to apply to participate:
TALENT QUESTION DETAIL:
What is the talent presentation you are thinking of presenting for the pageant?
(could be just a first idea at this point, if you are not sure, let me know)
Let us know what kind of talent such as dance, sing, etc.
(90 sec. max., keep in mind rules do exist about
costumes and props- please ask if you need to)
Never hesitate to ask questions. We are not only Directors but we were participants.
email: cory@missmilwaukee.org
Cory and Michele
Miss Milwaukee, and Miss Southern Wisconsin Co-Chairman
CONTESTANT INFORMATION -PRIZES/FEES
Junior & Outstanding Teen
Miss Milwaukee
Pageant Dates: April 11, 2010
Outstanding Teen and Junior
(ALL PAGEANTS Open to any State resident)
Location:
Marion Center for Non-Profits
Auditorium, 3195 South Superior Milw., 53207
ALL CONTESTANTS RECEIVE EMBRODERED BAG AND PRIZES!!
Rehearsals/Practice Dates: (SEE WORKSHOP SCHEDULE ABOVE)
Mandatory Rehearsal: April 3 -Sat. TBD Show Run Through
Marian Center for Non-Profits
Auditorium, 3195 S. Superior. Milw., 53207
Tickets:
$15.00
10 will be provided
Sales go toward promotion award.
Ticket Money Deadline: April 11 Before Interview
(child will not be allowed to participate if ticket money is not turned in)
Awards:
Each division winner: crown, banner, trophy, embroidered jacket and tote bag, gifts, flowers. Runner ups: trophy, gifts
(also tiara for Junior/Teen)
Pageant Cost/FEES
$150 per pageant
(check payable Miss Milwaukee Pageant) 50.00 down at registration, balance at FORMs deadline date.
Talent:
TEENS ONLY Time Limit: 1:30
CD must be provided ahead.
Junior's Optional Talent: $25.00
Application: Provided upon request and at Workshops.
Fill out completely and neatly and turn in with payment, sheet is used in interview FOR JUNIORS.
EARN YOUR ENTRY
PAY FEES WITH PROGRAM BOOK ADS!
100% OF ADS SOLD GO TO FEES. (let us know if you want ad forms!!)
Teens Only:
Other Details and answers to questions
Silent Auction
Contestants asked to donate a basket valued at $20.00 for our auction. Not mandatory.
On Stage Questions:
Questions will be in a fish bowl during formal wear.
Juniors will receive questions before the pageant.
Backstage:
Each contestant will be allowed one person to help them backstage. Badges will be given out for this purpose.
Contestant Numbers:
Junior will be Alphabetical
Outstanding Teens will randomly pick numbers.
Program:
Photos will be taken at rehearsals for all programs. (no submitted photos will be used) Advertising can be placed in all programs. Let us know if you are intereste
Judging/Scoring:
Outstanding Teen SCORING CATAGORIES (Percentages provided at workshop.)
Interview
Talent
Evening Wear Modeling
Physical Fitness Modeling (workout attire)
On-Stage Question
JUNIOR SCORING REVIEW:
Interview: 40% - First impression, sense or confidence, age appropriate appearance, ability to communicate, personality, eye contact, sparkle, naturalness. (this is now a panel interview with 5 judges)
Party Dress/Cocktail Dress Modeling: 40%- (t- modeling) impression, age appropriate attire, attractiveness, sense of confidence, carriage, naturalness, poise, posture, gracefulness, and personality projection.
On Stage Question: 20% Response to question, on stage personality, ability to communicate, vocal quality.
Optional Talent - entertainment value, appearance, projection and use of stage, wardrobe or costume -value to performance - special award presented to winner.
Scoring 1-10 Scale - 10-Outstanding, 9- Excellent, 8-Very Good/Excellent, 7-Very Good, 6-Good,
5-Average/Good, 4-Average, 3-Some Effort, 2-Minimal Effort, 1-Failed to Perform
BECOME A MISS CONTESTANT
AGES 17-24
BECOME A TEEN CONTESTANT
AGES 13-17
BECOME A JUNIOR CONTESTANT AGES 10-12
BECOME A PRINCESS CLUB MEMBER AGES 5-9
