2015 Little Mr. and Miss Sylacauga Pageant

Talent Application, Talent Phase of Competition is Optional - $25.00 Fee

However, to Enter This Phase,

Contestant Must Enter Entire Pageant.

This competition is divided into four groups by

grade or age on the date of the pageant

5 years – First Grade—Petite Miss & Mr

Second Grade - Third Grade-Little Miss & Mr

Fourth Grade – Fifth Grade—Pre-Teen Miss

Sixth Grade - Seventh Grade—Young Miss

Application Deadline: Friday, January 30, 2015

Application to be returned to:

Jim Armstrong, SylacaugaParks and Recreation Department

Application must be typed; you may re-type forms on your computer

Talent CDs Must Be Turned In With Application

Contestant Name:

Circle division you will be competing in:

Petite Miss/Mr Little Miss/Mr Pre Teen Miss Young Miss

Type of Talent: ______(You need not give the exact title of talent presentation here. Merely indicate dance, vocal, play a musical instrument, comedy reading, dramatic skit, etc.) All talent times are two minutes or less.

Will contestant be using a CD? ____Yes ____No

Title of song contestant will perform or perform to: ______

Will contestant be using any props? ____Yes ____No

If yes, please describe: ______

A piano and microphone will be available for any pianist; we will not provide an accompanist for anyone. Any other props are the responsibility of the contestant to furnish.

In the space below, please provide an introduction to your talent performance:

Only CDs will be accepted for talent. No tapes! Two minute time limit on all talent.

2015 Little Mr. and Miss Sylacauga Pageant

Pageant Date: Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 5:00 P.M.

Show time 5:00 P.M. at J. Craig Smith Community Center

OPEN SEATING; DOORS OPEN 4:00 P.M.

Tickets will be sold at the door on the day of the pageant.

Ticket Price: $5.00

Program Books:$3.00

Eligibility zones are: Home Phone Prefix (249, 245, 207, 208, 267, 290, 369,

391, 401, 487, 491, 626, 861, 872, 404,Or zip codes (35150, 35151)

School Zones:

B.B.ComerMemorialSchool

FayettevilleSchool

SylacaugaSchool

Eligibility grades/ages:5 years-1st grade-Petite Mr. & Miss Sylacauga Division

2nd grade – 3rd grade – Little Mr. & Miss Sylacauga Division

4th grade – 5th grade – Pre Teen Miss Sylacauga Division

6th grade – 7th grade – Young Miss Sylacauga Division

A parent or guardian is to sign packet sign out sheet at time of pick up; no packet is to be handed out without parent/guardian filling out sign-out sheet.

All packets are to be turned in by Friday, January 30, 2015

All fees must be paid when packets are turned in. To participate in talent competition, contestant must participate in the pageant competition.

Pageant fee $30.00; Talent (competition fee) $25.00.

Friday, Feb. 6,2015, 5:30 P.M., contestants will have an opportunity to rehearse their walk, question, and talent. This is not a mandatory rehearsal.

If you encounter any problems, please contact Jim Armstrong @ 256-249-8561.

2015 Little Mr. and Miss Sylacauga Pageant

Entry Specifications and Schedule

Pageant Date: Saturday, February 7, 2015 (Pageant begins at 5:00 P.M.)

Residency Requirements:

One of the following must be met:

  1. Contestant must be a resident (where you live for at least six months) of Sylacauga or the Sylacauga area; (i.e., home telephone prefix MUST BE: 245, 249, 207, 208, 267,290,369,391,401,487,491,626,861,872,404, and/or zip code 35151, 35150).
  2. Or Contestant must attend school in the SylacaugaCity, B. B. Comer, or Fayetteville School Systems.
  3. Proof of residence must be provided, i.e. telephone bill, utility bill, etc.

Interview:

Categories: Petite Miss and Little Miss Divisions will have

NO INTERVIEW – on stage question only for Petite and Little Division

4th – 5th grade Pre Teen 3 minute interview

6th – 7th grade Young Miss 5 minute interview

TIMES: All 5 years – 3rd grade contestants must arrive at Sylacauga Parks and Recreation Department by 4:00 P.M.

TIMES: All 4th – 7th grade contestants must arrive at Sylacauga Parks and Recreation Department by 2:30 P.M. Interviews will begin at 3:00P.M. Each contestant in 4th -7th grade will have an interview/conversation with the selection panel. The attire will consist of casual wear.The interview will be a sit down format.

Evening Wear:

Categories: 5 years – 3rd grade Easter/dressy Sunday attire; ballet

length dresses AREallowed;No Pageant or

Jr. Bridesmaid dresses.

No make-up.

Remember, age appropriate dress.

4th – 7th grade“Junior Miss Look” ISallowed.

Formal/tea length attire IS allowed.

Gowns with slits & showing cleavage are

NOTallowed.

Excessive sequins/beads NOTallowed.

Make-up is allowed.

Stage/excessive/heavy make-up is NOT

allowed. Remember, age appropriate dress//make-up.

All contestants will have an on-stage conversation/interview with the Mistress of CeremoniesVictoria Bailey, Miss Sylacauga 2014. Five years- 3rd grade contestants will converse with Miss Sylacauga about issues such as noted on application, etc. Fourth grade-7th grade contestants will have a conversation similar to application and judge’s interview. ONLY opened-ended questions will be used; this is NOT meant to be an added challenge, butis meant to allow contestants the opportunity for the judges and the audience to get to know the contestants better.

TALENT

ALL talent presentations shall not exceed 2 minutes. Your background tape may include vocals as long as it is clear who is actually performing on stage. No pre-recorded tapes will be allowed on background tapes used by dancers; for vocalists, only backup vocals allowed on CDs. A piano will be available for all pianists. A contestant may choose to have an accompanist for his/her talent; however one will not be provided. A hand held, cordless microphone will be available. Talent should be age appropriate for contestant.

If a talent CD will be used during the talent phase, talent CDs must be turned in withapplication,cut to exact performance time (no more than 2 minutes!!!!) Contestants must bring an extra backup CD with them to the pageant. The CD is to have only the song needed for competition on it, and be no more than 2 minutes.

Photograph

A 5x7 photograph (color or black and white) must be turned in with the application. Picture must be labeled on the back with contestant’s name and age/grade division.

Registration Fee

$30.00 Pageant entry fee

$25.00 Optional talent fee

All entry specifications must be met by Friday, January 30, 2015. Any contestant failing to meet specifications will not be eligible for competition. No Refunds.

For questions call:

Jim Armstrong

Sylacauga Parks and Recreation

J. CraigSmithCommunity Center

256-249-8561

2015 LITTLE MR. AND MISS SYLACAUGA PAGEANT

HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT

I ______HEREBY AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS

THE LITTLE MR. AND MISS SYLACAUGA PAGEANT COMMITTEE,

THE SYLACAUGAPARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, AND

THE PAGEANT OFFICIALS OF ANY RESPONSIBILITY OF

PERSONAL INJURY, THEFT, AND/OR DAMAGE OF PERSONAL

PROPERTY POSSESSED BY ME DURING THE DESIGNATED TIME

OF THE LITTLE MR. AND MISS SYLACAUGA PAGEANT. IT IS OF

MY CHOICE THAT I ENTER THIS PAGEANT AND WITH THE

CONSENT OF MY PARENTS/GUARDIAN OR WARD.

Sign & Date: ______

Parent/Guardian

2015 Little Mr. and Miss Sylacauga Pageant

(Application for 5 Years through 3rd grade)

Petite and Little Divisions

Application deadline: Friday, January30, 2015

Application to be returned to SylacaugaParks and Recreation

Application must be typed; you may re-type forms on your computer!

Division (please check one): Petite Mr. ____Petite Miss.____Little Mr. ____ Little Miss ____

Contestant Name: ______

Home Address: ______

Home Phone: ______Other Contact Number: ______

Parent/Guardian Names: ______

Employment and Number: ______

School/Day Care: ______Grade: ______

Date of Birth: ______Age: ______(Attach a copy of child’s birth certificate.)

INTERESTING FACTS

Hobbies:

Pets (list type and name):

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Favorite subject in school:

Who is your role model?

2015 Little Mr. and Miss Sylacauga Pageant

Pre-Teen and Young Miss Contestants Form

(Application for 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, grade contestants)

Application deadline: Friday, January 30, 2015

Application to be returned to SylacaugaParks and Recreation

Application must be typed; re-type forms on your computer

Division (please circle) Pre-Teen Young Miss

Contestant Name: ______

Home Address: ______

Home Phone: ______Other Contact Number: ______

Date of Birth: ______Age: ______(include copy of birth certificate.)

School: ______Grade: ______

Parent/Legal Guardian Names: ______

Employment and Number:______

INTERESTING FACTS

Hobbies:

Scholastic

Honors:

Scholastic

Ambition:

Special training in music, dance, drama, arts, etc.:

Give complete name of other local and state pageants titles awarded: