Contestant Information

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PERSONAL INTERVIEW 

- an 8-minute interview with the judges panel in male attire before the evening pageant -
Contestants are judged on General Appearance, Personality, Ability to Communicate, Answer Content

EVENING GOWN

- modeling a formal evening gown of the contestant's choice -
Contestants are judged on Suitability for Evening Gown, Suitability of Hairstyle , 

Presentation (Modeling Technique, Poise, Smile, Etc.), 

General Appearance (Make-Up, Shoes, Gown Condition, Accessories)

ON-STAGE INTERVIEW

- contestants will answer a question in their evening gown -
Contestants are judged on Personality (Professionalism) , Poise (graceful and elegant while speaking), 

Ability to communicate, Answer content

TALENT 

- contestants perform a showcase of their talent in 6 minutes* updated from 7 minutes -

- worth the most points of all categories -
Showmanship and Set Design, Choreography- (Physical Coordination and Stage Presence (Including Dancers), 

Quality (Lip-Sync, Live Vocal, and/or Other Entertainment), Originality and Entertainment Value

For detailed contestant information, see the Complete Handbook on the Miss Gay America website - http://www.missgayamerica.com/complete-mga-handbook.html