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Competition
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As a paid registrant, if you desire and space is available, you may enter the competition. You may enter one piece in the following categories: puppet song, puppet skit, ventriloquism, clown skit, mime, stick ministry, or human video. If you are a paid registrant and just want to watch the competition, that's fine too.
To enter, please complete the "Competition Information" section of your registration form or click here to register online. Please note: You must have a registration for a SummerFest in your cart BEFORE you add the competition registration to your shopping cart.
Each church/organization may enter once in the competition. The number of entries will be limited due to time constraints, so register early to be sure you're included in the competition. Entries are taken on a first come/first served basis.
Purposes of Competition
Participants in the SummerFest Competition are reminded that the overall purpose of performing is to minister and to share their ministry with others.
- Teams benefit from receiving written feedback from qualified judges.
- Competition allows ministry teams to share material they have been working on.
- Observers can gain many new ideas from watching others perform.
- The challenge of competition encourages
participants to work hard and do their best.
The time limit is five minutes for the competition. You need not try to fill the entire time allotment. It is better to strive for QUALITY not quantity.
Set-Up Time
Plan to be ready to perform within three minutes after you enter the stage. All props, scenery, or other equipment should be quickly put in place and removed immediately after the performance.
People's Choice Award
Each group attending the SummerFest will vote for one group to receive the "People's Choice" award.
Judging Criteria
The groups who perform in the competition will receive a written critique and a score based on the following criteria:
- Puppet Song Judging Form
- Puppet Song Guidelines
- Puppet Skit and Ventriloquism Routine Judging Form
- Puppet Skit and Ventriloquism Routine Guidelines
- Clown Skit and Mime Routine Judging Form
- Clown Skit and Mime Routine Guidelines
- Stick Ministry and Human Video Judging Form
- Stick Ministry and Human Video Guidelines
- Hand Mime Judging Form
- Hand Mime Guidelines
- Gospel Illusion Judging Form
- Gospel Illusion Guidelines
Due to time and space limitations, groups who enter the competition are not allowed to use their own stages. A stage and sound system will be provided for all groups to use. The puppet stage will have two levels. Puppeteers on the lower level perform from a kneeling position, while those performing on the upper level stand. Please bring your own kneeling pads or benches. Props need to be hand-held, free-standing, or draped over the curtain. Competition entries for ventriloquism, clowning, mime, stick ministry, hand mime, gospel illusions and human video will take place on the stage platform in front of the puppet stage, with the puppet stage collapsed back as far as possible.
Sound, Props, Scenery & Tech
All performance media must be in CD format. We are unable to accept cassettes, DVDs, MP3s, or other types.
You will need to supply whatever kneeling pads or other materials you need for your shorter puppeteers to kneel or stand on.
NO pyrotechnics or fog - This means that the use of electric flash pots, electric confetti cannon, and flash paper is prohibited in any competition piece. Fog machines, smoke-in-a-can and similar smoke effects are also not allowed. Violaters will be disqualified.
C02 confetti cannon loaded with streamers only (no confetti) and similar non-flame effects are allowable. However, any residue from streamers or other "messy" special effects should be cleaned up immediately by the team causing the residue. Failure to do so will result in penalty points.
All props should be either "freestanding" or hand-held. Do not assume that there will be any type of prop rack available. All scenery should be of a lightweight type that can be draped over the stage or hung from the stage pipes or bars.
Answers to Other Questions
Q: May we enter the competition before we register?
A: No. Your paid registrations should be sent in at the same time as your entry. You may also enter competition after you register if space is available.
Q: If we find we cannot participate after we have entered, should we let you know?
A: Yes. Please let us know immediately so we can allow someone else to compete.
Q: May we use our own stage?
A: No. We will supply the stage, lighting, and sound for competition sessions.
Q: May we "check out" the stage prior to competing?
A: It is not possible to allow teams inside the stage prior to the opening performance. Please use the stage diagram provided to obtain height measurements for your teams.
Q: Is there an age limit to participation?
A: Yes. All participants must be eight years of age or older.
Q: May we enter clown skits, mime, gospel illusions, ventriloquism, hand mime, human videos or stick ministry into the competition?
A: Yes.
Q: Is there a limit to the total number of entries in the competitions?
A: Yes. The limit varies based on the size and schedule of the festival.
Q: If the competition is full, will there be a waiting list?
A: Yes. There is a waiting list. If space becomes available, we will call you IMMEDIATELY. If you do not hear from us you may assume you are still on the waiting list. It is up to you as to whether or not to bring your materials.
Q: Are the blacklights provided?
A: Blacklights are provided for the competition. They will be mounted inside the stage. If you need blacklight on the platform, it is your responsibility to provide them.
Q: If we plan to use live voices, will there be headset mics available?
A: Yes. We will provide a maximum of four wired headset mics. Please let us know in advance so we can be prepared.
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