A Fan-Operated Science Fiction and Fantasy Literary and Filk Convention in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area

The FenCon Masquerade needs you to show off your fannish finest.

FenCon Masquerade General Information:

The FenCon Masquerade includes costumes entered in competition and those entered for display or presentation only. You can enter a costume just to show it off, or to do a presentation, or to compete. If you enter to compete, you are subject to the competition rules. Purchased or rented costumes are welcome in the Masquerade, but are not in competition. All costumes may be eligible for presentation and/or skit awards at the judges’ discretion.

Costumes must be registered to be part of the Masquerade. Deadline for all Masquerade pre-registration (competition and display) is 3pm Saturday. To pre-register, complete the registration form (available online and also at Ops during FenCon) and drop at Ops NO LATER THAN 3PM SATURDAY.

If you can't drop off the registration form by 3pm, you can register at Muster by bringing your completed form with you. Please note that the more people who register in advance, the easier it is to set up the Masquerade. Muster begins at 8pm.

If you enter the Masquerade, please read the rules, with particular attention to registration and sound deadlines, and the Muster information.

There are restrictions on weapons, nudity, and certain materials in the Masquerade. Please consult the rules for more detail, or contact the Masquerade Director at cabaret@fencon.org.

Important Note Regarding Sound for the Masquerade:

Participants will not have the use of a microphone for skits or presentations. If you have pre-recorded music and/or dialogue you would like played for your presentation it must be provided on a standard cassette, cued to start at the correct point, on a CD or CD-R (MP3 or WAV files only) with the starting track and time noted, or as an MP3. Sound should be clearly labeled with your name and the title of your Masquerade entry. Note your sound requirement and cues on your registration form.

MP3 files can be e-mailed to Gerry Tyra at gerry@sa-tech.com before the con, but must be sent no later than midnight, Wednesday, September 19th.

All other sound is to be turned in to Gerry by 4pm on Saturday. Look for him in the Main Stage area. See the registration form and rules for more information.

NOTE: All technical systems are subject to failure. Be prepared to present without sound.

Stage Access:

The proposed path for the FenCon Masquerade involves gathering in a function room, lining up in a hallway, entering the main room through a standard door, waiting in a curtained-off area of the main room, climbing stairs to reach the stage, crossing the stage, walking down stairs to leave the stage, and exiting the room or taking one of the seats reserved for contestants.

If you need special arrangements because of mobility or vision restrictions or because the size or structure of your costume restricts mobility or vision please contact the Masquerade Director in advance and note on your registration form.

Questions or Comments:

Any questions about the Masquerade, Registration Form, or Rules should be directed to the Masquerade Director at cabaret@fencon.org.

Last updated 18 September 2007

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