Cosplay Skit Exhibition
The Cosplay Skit Exhibition aka Cosplay Exhibition is a showcase of the ways your creativity transcends cosplay. Participants will exhibit a short, theatrical piece or performance. This is the only event that will not be judged and where street wear may be allowed.
- Cosplay Exhibition Guidelines
- Rehearsal
Cosplay Exhibition Guidelines
[list][*]All Cosplay Skit participants must be members of AnimeFest 2019.
[*]Your costume must adhere to the AnimeFest Dress Code Policy.
[*]Per the Dress Code Policy, you must wear shoes at all times even if your character does not wear shoes.
[*]This event is for skits only. A skit is defined as a short, theatrical piece or performance. Fully choreographed dance skits are permitted, however must be original and reviewed by the Cosplay Manager in order to be accepted.
[*]You MUST be able to move/walk primarily on your own in your costume. AnimeFest believes that cosplaying involves behaving like a character while wearing your costume, not being a costume mannequin.
[*]Please remember AnimeFest is a family convention. Skits must be within the the PG to TV-14 range. You can find more about the movie rating system at The Motion Picture Association of America and the TV guidelines on TV Parental Guidelines.
[*]You will have an approximate amount of usable stage space that is 20 by 25 feet. Please keep this in mind in preparing your skit.
[*]If you have any props in which you are going to use on stage, please make sure to clean up after yourself or hire a speedy stage ninja.
[*]No flash pots, explosives, fire, smoke, fog, or mist of any kind.
[*]No real weapons of any kind. Please read the convention Weapon Policy. If you have questions regarding the Weapon Policy specifically, please email safety@animefest.org
[*]No more than 8 people on the stage for skits. You may trade players by having one walk off and another walk on, but no more than 8 at any one time. Exceptions may be made for stage ninjas but please contact the Cosplay Staff for more information and accommodations.
[*]No microphones will be provided. All audio must be pre-recorded via cd, or .mp3/.mp4. All audio must be clear and understandable. Please ensure if providing a cd at the convention that your track is clearly marked when turned in.
[*]Skits can be up to seven minutes long. As this is an exhibition and not a contest if you feel your story needs to be longer please run it by cosplay for approval.
[*]If you do have bulky props and need accommodations for rehearsal preparations, please notify the Cosplay Staff in advance.
[*]You can also participate in one of the other cosplay contests (Runway or Hall) and still participate in the skit exhibition. You can even use your costume from the cosplay contest if you so desired.
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Rehearsal
[list][*]You will need to rehearse in the main events hall prior to the exhibition. We will hold rehearsals in conjunctions with the cosplay runway participants so we can properly time the show. This rehearsal will begin Saturday at 5pm. Please reach out if you need us to make accommodations with regards to your rehearsal time.
[*]Check with the Cosplay Staff if you need accommodations due to a bulky costume, hours’ worth of body paint for the event, etc...
[*]Bring a script if you are unsure about the rating of your skit.
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