Xavier Valentino - Round

2015
Mr. Gay Southern States USofA
Contestant Packet
Featuring
Xavier Valentino
Mr. Gay Southern States USofA 2014
Wednesday – July 22, 2015
The Round-Up Saloon – Dallas, TX
Rules and Regulations –
1.
Contestants for the Mr. Gay Southern States USofA Contest must be born
male and 21 years of age to enter.
2. Judging will be on a total point accumulated system. Score sheets will be
provided by USofA Pageants. Ties will be broken by the highest talent score.
3. Contestants will be judges in the following categories:
 Personal Interview
 Club Wear
 Talent
4. Talent presentation will be limited to seven (7) minutes. Prop set up and tear
down time will be limited to five (5) minutes. Any type of talent presentation
is acceptable except those which might cause injury to the audience or any
other person. No glitter, fire or water may be used in any talent presentation.
No live animals will be allowed in any talent presentation.
5. The use of or dispensing of any illegal drugs or marijuana will not be
tolerated while a contestant is participating in any USofA Pageantry event.
Immediate disqualification will result for anyone who breaks this rule.
6. Any contestant who is not at their appointed place at the appointed time will
lose administrative points.
7. Any contestant, contestant’s dancer(s), helper(s), etc who is caught in the act
of stealing or tampering with any other person’s property will be disqualified
and immediately removed from the location of the contest.
8. USofA Pageantry does not discriminate against any contestant with silicone
or hormones. The use of silicone or hormones will not be considered by any
judge scoring the contest.
9. Once a contestant has won or placed as 1st alternate in a preliminary contest
they may not enter another preliminary within that system. They must go to
the National contest with that placement.
10. Any contestant who qualifies to compete in the national contest and fails to
attend, will be banned from the system for a period of at least one (1) year,
must pay back any prize monies to their promoter and pay a $150 fine to the
national promoter.
11. Once an individual has won any USofA National Title (Miss Gay USofA,
Mr. Gay USofA, Miss Gay USofA At Large, Mr. Gay USofA At Large, Miss
Gay USofA Classic, Mister USofA MI, Miss DIVA USofA or Miss Gay
USofA Newcomer) they may not compete in any USofA Pageant/Contest
until the end of their reign.
12. USofA Pageantry and David Bridgman reserve’s the right to make any
decision concerning any matter not covered by these rules and regulations.
Admissions –
Contestants do not have to pay admission to The Round-Up Saloon. All dressing room
assistants, dancers, prop personnel, managers, lovers, etc. must pay admission. All
persons entering The Round-Up Saloon MUST have a valid ID including contestants.
Admission for the Mr. Gay Southern States USofA Contest will be $8 and you
MUST be 21 years old to enter the Round-Up Saloon.
There will be limited table seating available on a first come first taken basis. IF you
desire reserved table seating which will guarantee you a seat then you can purchase that
in advance by contacting David Bridgman at dbridgman@usofa.org or by calling 214815-7695.
Club Wear Competition –
In Club Wear contestants should dress as they would for an exciting night out on the
town. You should wear clothing that you would expect to see in a large club in one of the
major cities in the USofA. Your Club Wear choice should match your personality, looks
and lifestyle. Club Wear should NOT be a costume for stage but rather what you would
wear into a club. Club Wear should be fun and sexy. Club Wear is in between formal
clothing and ultra casual looks. A casual chic look that is both laid back and yet dressed
up is appropriate for this category. Contemporary looks are perfect but a classic cool
look (like a crisp white shirt and boot cut dark denim) fit in just as nicely. Wearing
layers can also be used.
Club Wear includes a variety of items including:
 Unique and classic dress shirts,
 Sexy and trendy tops,
 Fitted T-Shirts,
 Bright colors,
 Embellished fabrics with stones or beads,
 Metallic or metallic accents,
 Out of the ordinary fabrics such as leather,
 Funky prints and patterns,
 Casual and skinny ties,
 Classic, skinny and trendy jeans,
 Vests, blazers or casual jackets.
Some suggestions:
 Do wear something that makes you feel confident.
 Do choose bright or bold colors that enhance your skin and hair colors.
 Do make sure your shoes match the level of formality of your outfit.
 Don’t dress too sexy.
 Don’t try out all the trends at the same time.
 Don’t wear sweats.
 Don’t wear rude or offensive t-shirts.
Remember that this is “pageantry” although outfits that are considered costumes
will not score as well.
Personal Interview Competition –
Each contestant will be interviewed individually by the judge’s panel. The purpose of
personal interview in the USofA System is to provide the judges some insight into the
character of each contestant. In the interview the judges are allowed the opportunity to
evaluate each contestant’s basic qualities – such as – intelligence, ability to communicate,
attitude, composure, etc. The judges may also gather information about the contestant’s
professional or personal life.
The basic nature of the interview is intended to be casual and relaxed. Each contestant
should select clothing in which he feels at ease. You should dress as you would for a job
interview.
Talent Competition –
Talent may be any type of entertainment presentation as long as it does not create any
danger or injury to either the contestant or anyone else. No animals or reptiles may be
used in your talent presentation. You may not use fire of any kind, water, liquids
including paint or glitter in your talent presentation. Talent presentations that contain
racial slurs or excessively vulgar, obscene or insulting language should be avoided. The
judges will consider the contents of talent presentations when scoring them.
Your talent presentation is limited to seven (7) minutes. Prop set up and take down time
is limited to five (5) minutes. There is no restriction on the number of people you may
have in your talent presentation.
Music for your talent presentation must be recorded on a CD-R, track one (1) and clearly
marked with the contestants name only! NO cassette tapes, cell phones or flash drives
will be accepted. Contestants are advised to make a back up copy of their talent CD-R
and bring it to the contest as a safety precaution. Make sure you bring a rehearsal copy of
your talent presentation. Your talent presentation should be recorded on track one (1) of
your CD-R. Commercial CD’s or CD-R’s with additional tracks will not be
accepted.
We will have a limited time for each contestant’s talent presentation rehearsal. This will
allow time for sound checks, blocking and lighting cues. Please make sure you are
prepared for your talent rehearsal as time is limited. Back up dancers will be assigned a
separate dressing area. Because of limited space at The Round-Up it is suggested that
all contestants minimize the number of large props used. All props must be free
standing and must be able to enter through a standard sized doorway. Remember that we
or the Round-Up does not provide contestants with backstage staff for prop set-up and
tear down, although we will assist with your props as much as possible. The backstage
staff OR the Round-Up will not, under any circumstance, be responsible for any damage
to props while helping a contestant. Props may not be stored at The Round-Up after the
contest has ended. They must be removed after the contest is over. There are no
exceptions!
PLEASE VISIT www.mrgayusofa.com
FOR COMPLETE CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS
Host Club –
This year the host club for the Mr. Gay Southern States USofA Contest is The Round-Up
Saloon and Dance Hall located in Dallas, TX
3912 Cedar Springs Road – Dallas, TX 75219
The Round-Up is a 21 and over only club and You MUST PRESENT valid
identification to enter the club. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Hotel There is NO host hotel FOR the Mr. Gay Southern States USofA Contest. There are
plenty of hotels in the area of the Round-Up. We suggest when you search for a hotel
that you look in the Oak Lawn, Market Center or Love Field areas. Those are within 5
miles of the Round-Up which is located in the Oak Lawn area. This is the gay
entertainment district of Dallas.
Applications –
The deadline for filing your applications is July 22nd for Mr. Gay Southern States USofA.
Everyone should have an application filled out by the time you get to registration. Please
fill out your application and bring it with you to registration. You do have the option to
send it early and if you decide to send your application and entry fee to the promoter
prior to the Contestant Registration you can send it to:
David Bridgman
Mr. Gay Southern States USofA
5406 Denton Drive
Dallas, TX 75235
The entry fee will be $100 and must be submitted on the day of the contest at
the contestant registration in the form of CASH or Credit Card. If paid in advance via
Money Order make it payable to David Bridgman or via PayPal (dbridgman@usofa.org).
There will be NO checks accepted as payment for registration.
PRIZES –
Mr. Gay Southern States USofA - $500.00*
Entry to Mr. Gay USofA 2015
½ the cost of your hotel at Mr. Gay USofA 2015
Medallion and a Sash
Placement award
1st Alternate - $200.00**
Entry to Mr. Gay USofA 2015
½ the cost of your hotel at Mr. Gay USofA 2015
Placement award
2nd Alternate - $100.00
Paid the night of the contest
Entry to Mr. Gay USofA 2015 (if you choose to go)
Placement Award
*Mr. Gay Southern States USofA will receive $250.00 upon winning and the balance
at Mr. Gay USofA 2015.
**The 1st Alternate will receive $100.00 upon winning and the balance at Mr. Gay USofA 2015
Contestant Registration and Rehearsal –
The Mr. Gay Southern States USofA contestant registration will be held on Wednesday,
July 22nd at 1:00 pm at The Round-Up Saloon – 3912 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, TX.
At this meeting all contestants will draw a contestant number and receive backstage pass.
You will be given one backstage pass for your dressing room assistant. The backstage
pass does not give entry into the club. It will, however, allow one person to enter the
dressing room with you to assist. No extra helpers will be allowed in the dressing area. If
you have more than one assistant, only one may enter at a time and must use the same
backstage pass to enter the dressing room.
Personal Interviews will take place at the Round-Up following the Contestant
Registration.
Opening Production Rehearsal and Talent Rehearsals will take place at the Round-Up
following the Personal Interviews.
General Information –
I would like to state that no damage to the Host Bar will be tolerated. Please be
respectful of your fellow contestant’s property as well. After the competition has
ended you are expected to clean up your area of the dressing room and leave it as
clean as possible. There will be trash cans located in the dressing area for you to use.
Let's have a good and safe time! Each contestant is responsible for ensuring that each
person in his party has proper identification. The Round-Up is a 21 and over club ONLY.
Everyone must have a valid ID for entrance into the Host Bar. Please do not come
asking for special help. Each bar owner is responsible to his state liquor board to follow
the law, which includes each person having the proper identification. You must have a
valid state issued ID and be 21 years of age for entry to the club. All persons,
excluding contestants, will be required to have your hand be stamped at the door.
Presentation of Contestants –
Xavier Valentino, Mr. Gay Southern States USofA has chosen “A Night of PRIDE” as
the theme for Mr. Gay Southern States USofA. Contestants are asked to wear something
that represents Gay Pride. If you have any questions please contact Xavier at 818-7386336 or you can contact him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/xavier.litter
Scoring –
There will be five Judges for the Mr. Gay Southern States USofA Contest
Scoring will be done comparatively as follows:
Personal Interview
Club Wear
Talent
Maximum possible points
X 5 judges
Subtotal
1 to 12 points
1 to 12 points
2 to 24 points
---------------48 points
---------------240 points
The judges comment sheets will be available to contestants following the announcement
of the winners. The top 3 will receive their prize money at the Round-Up following the
announcement of the winners. The Winner MUST sign a contact with the promoter
before any prize money is awarded.
Additional Information –
To obtain additional information regarding the Mr. Gay Southern States USofA contest
please contact David Bridgman by calling him at 214-815-7695 OR by contacting Xavier
Valentino at 818-738-6336.
David Bridgman – dbridgman@usofa.org
www.facebook.com/mrgaysouthernstatesusofa
Schedule of Events
Contestant Registration
1:00 pm
The Round-Up
Contestants Personal Interview
1:45 pm
The Round-Up
Opening Production Rehearsal
All contestants and Formers
2:45 pm
The Round-Up
Talent Rehearsals
2:45 pm
The Round-Up
Doors Open
8:00 pm
The Round-Up
Contestant Check-in (all contestants)
9:30 pm
The Round-Up
Mr. Gay Southern States USofA begins
10:30 pm
The Round-Up
For more information about the
Mr. Gay USofA Contest
please visit www.mrgayusofa.com