Pageant Information
MAC Productions proudly presents
their annual pageant in October,
MR. ESQUIRE PAGEANT
FOR MALE IMPERSONATORS
HONORING
JORDAN ALLEN
THE REIGNING MR. ESQUIRE 2016-2017
Play Dance Bar
1519 CHURCH STREET
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37203
Doors Open@7:00 p.m.
Pageant starts@ 7:30 p.m. Sharpe till 11:00 p.m.
Registration at 4:00 p.m.
MR. ESQUIRE FORMER KINGS
STEPHEN MATTHEWS ♦ 1997-1998
KNOXVILLE, TN.
BUSHRA ST. JAMES ♦ 1998-1999
NASHVILLE, TN.
SKILLS ♦ 1999-2000
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
MALIK SANTIAGO ♦ 2000-2001
ATLANTA, GA.
T.J. ST. JAMES ♦ 2001-2002
ATLANTA, GA.
TEDDY WHITE ♦ 2002-2003
NASHVILLE, TN.
SHON FRANKLIN ♦ 2003-2004
ATLANTA, GA.
SINCERE TYREE ♦ 2004-2005
ATLANTA, GA.
SERGIO ♦ 2005-2006
ATLANTA, GA.
D-LUV SAYVION ♦2006-2007
NASHVILLE, TN.
XANDER KINDY ♦ 2007-2008
NASHVILLE, TN.
ARMANI ST. JAMES ♦ 2008-2009
NASHVILLE, TN.
SYR KAM’RON ♦ 2009-2010
ATLANTA, GA
PRESTON DICKERSON B. ROCKEFELLER ♦ 2010-2011
ATLANTA, GA
SYBASTIAN ARMANI KENNEDY SR. ♦ 2011-2012 JACKSON, MS. & ATL.
TARAE TYREE♦ 2012-2013 ATLANTA, GA
QUE CAPONE aka CAPONE ST. JAMES ♦2013-2014 ATANTLA, GA.
SUNNY ST. JAMES♦ 2014-2015♦ NASHVILLE, TN. & ATL.
VIC KNIGHT ♦2015-2016 NASHVILLE,TN.
JORDAN ALLEN ♦NASHVILLE,TN. 2016-2017
MAC IS A STAPLE HERE IN THE LGBT COMMUNITY BEING PART OF BUT NOT LIMITED TO NASHVILLE PRIDE INC. BOARD & STAFF, NASHVILLE BLACK PRIDE BOARD AND STAFF, TENNESSEE STATE GSA OFF CAMPUS ADVISOR, HER HRC AND COORDINATOR OF SISTER'S UNITED NOW BASU, FEATURED IN THE BOOK – 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL GAY ENTERTAINERS, WINNER OF THE OUT CENTRAL AUTUMN AWARD & GLAMOUR CITY PAGEANTRY LEGEND AWARD. PRESENTED THE UNITY OF AMERICA PAGEANTRY SYSTEM EYES OF TEXAS HUMANITARIAN AWARD. NAMED ONE OF THE 50 MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN NASHVILLE, ONE OF FOUR FINALISTS FOR THE MARK LEE TAYLOR COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD GIVEN BY NASHVILLE GLBT CHAMBER. MAC HAS BEEN A PROMOTER FOR THE MISTER & MS. DIVA TENNESSEE U.S. OF NATIONAL PAGEANTS.
THE MR. ESQUIRE PAGEANT, FOR MALE IMPERSONATORS, CONTINUES TO REPRESENT A GRAND ENSEMBLE OF TALENT.
THE MS. TENNESSEE DIAMOND DIVA PAGEANT FOR FEMME GIRLS NOW CALLED DIVA’S CONTINUES TO REPRESENTS THE PRODUCTIONS COMPANIES NEW FOCUS ON DISCOVERING, DEVELOPING & PROMOTING INNOVATIVE FEMININE & SEXY CREATIVE TALENT.
OUR CURRENT MS. TENNESSEE DIAMOND DIVA IS
TANIAH DICKERSON
THIS ARRAY OF ENTERTAINERS HAVE PERFORMED AT THE TENNESSEE CONTINENTAL & CONTINENTAL PLUS PAGEANTS, TENNESSEE U.S. OF A NATIONAL PAGEANTS, MS. KENTUCKY U.S.A. PAGEANTS, MS. GRAND DIVA PAGEANTS, MR. & DIVA U S OF A NATIONAL PAGEANTS, MR. USA FMI NATIONAL PAGEANTS, MR. SOUTHERN STATES U S OF A PAGEANTS, ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR PAGEANTS, SEVERAL PRIDE EVENTS & LOCAL PAGEANTS IN VARIETY IN DIFFERENT CITIES AND STATES INCLUDING CANADA.
WE HAVE PROMOTED MALE IMPERSONATORS, FEMALE IMPERSONATORS, COMEDIANS, LIVE SINGERS, SPOKEN WORD, RAP ARTISTS, and DANCERS & MORE. MAC PRODUCTIONS IS ALWAYS SEARCHING FOR A DIVERSE VARIETY OF PEOPLE TO BE A PART OF FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
CATERGORIES:
Presentation to be Announced
This is your chance to introduce yourself to the judges and the audience. Each contestant is required to state stage name and a brief statement. CATEGORY JUDGES ON CREATIVE ATTIRE, STAGE PRESENCE AND BEST OVERALL SEXY LOOK. (1-75 POINTS)
SPORTSWEAR
Sporty Attire – what you would wear in a sporting event.
Suits no longer allowed
Contestant will be judged on originality, presentation, appearance, style and fit of clothing.
(1-50 POINTS)
FORMAL WEAR & CREATIVE FORMALWEAR ALLOWED
Category will be judged on distinctive look and style.
Traditional or creative formal wear attire are both acceptable. –NO JEANS or Tennis shoes.
Contestant will be judged on originality, presentation, appearance, style and fit of clothing.
(1-50 POINTS)
TALENT
(7 MINS. PLUS 3 MIN SET UP OR 10 MIN TOTAL)
Category will be judged on execution of talent theme. All types of talent are welcomed and appreciated.
(1-75 POINTS)
A TROPHY WILL BE AWARDED FOR MOST MASCULINE BUT NOT A SCORED CATEGORY!
In the event of a tie, a question will be administered to determine the winner.
PRIZES
WINNER
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2 BOOKINGS @ $100.00 AND ROOM IF NEEDED.
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ASSISTANCE IN ONE PAGEANT OF YOUR CHOICE. - 30 DAY NOTICE REQUIRED!
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ADDITIONAL APPEARANCES AVAILABLE WITH MAC PRODUCTIONS THROUGH OUT THE YEAR
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GUEST APPEARANCE @ NASHVILLE BLACK PRIDE IN OCT 2018-NO FEE
1ST RUNNER UP: $150.00 & TROPHY - NIGHT OF PAGEANT
2ND RUNNER UP: TROPHY - NIGHT OF PAGEANT
3RD RUNNER UP: TROPHY - NIGHT OF PAGEANT
RULES & REGULATIONS
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CONTESTANTS MUST ARRIVE AT LEAST ONE HOUR PRIOR TO START OF PAGEANT OR ADMINISTRATIVE POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED.
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CONTESTANTS MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YRS. OLD – VALID GOVERNMENT ID REQUIRED (PERSONS UNDER 21 YRS. MUST HAVE A SPONSOR WITH VALID GOVERNMENT ID)
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CONTESTANTS WHO HAVE HAD GENDER REASSIGNMENT SURGERY (BOTTOM SURGERY) ARE INELIGIBLE TO COMPETE. I have not had bottom surgery__________________________
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CONTESTANTS WHO WISH TO DRINK NEED TO BE ADVISED THAT IN THE EVENT.
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YOUR PERFORMANCE IS IMPAIRED AND DISRUPTIVE TO OTHERS, IT WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION.
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DRUGS AND ANY OTHER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION. (OVER THE COUNTER DRUGS AND PHYSICIAN PRESCRIPTION EXCLUDED)
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CONTESTANTS MAY NOT UTILIZE PROPS SUCH AS: FIRE, WATER FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, PROPS WITH EXCESSIVE GLITTER, ANIMALS (CAGED OR UNCAGED), ETC.
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THE “MANLY” LOOK OF THE CONTESTANT IS IMPORTANT. JUDGES WILL NOT TAKE OFF FOR TATTOOS.
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JUDGES WILL NOT DEDUCT POINTS FOR CURSE WORDS IN MUSIC.
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CONTESTANTS ARE RESTRICTED FROM COMMUNICATION WITH JUDGES UNTIL AFTER THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE WINNER. JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL!
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ENTRY FEE $150.00 BY SEPTEMBER 2, 2017 $175.00 AFTER. CASH ONLY DAY OF PAGEANT.ENTRY FEES ARE NON REFUNDABLE.
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CONTESTANTS ARE ALLOWED ONE PERSON TO ASSIST IN THE DRESSINGROOM. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE PERSONS PARTICIPATING IN YOUR ACTS. THESE PERSONS WIL BE ALLOWED IN DRESSING ROOM PRIOR TO THE CATEGORY THEY ARE PARTICIPATING IN.
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ONLY THE CONTESTANT WILL BE ALLOWED FREE ADMISSION.
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THE WINNER OF MR. ESQUIRE IS REQUIRED TO SIGN A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN PARTICIPANT AND MAC PRODUCTIONS PRIOR TO COLECTING THEIR WINNINGS FOR THE PAGEANT.
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Email Picture and short Bio to macproductionspageant@gmail.com by July 8, 2017 for the Souvenir Booklet. Ads can be purchased for whole page$60.00 and half page$35.00.
MAIL ENTRY FORM & SIGNED RULES & REGULATIONS W/ENTRY FEE TO:
MAC PRODUCTIONS ● P.O. BOX 90603 NASHVILLE, TN 37207
MAKE CASHIER'S CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO Y. MCADOO
OR
MAKE PAYMENT ONLINE AT PAYPAL TO MACPRODUCTIONSPAGEANT@GMAIL.COM-ADD
$5.00 FEE one week or more prior to Pageant
I HAVE READ THE ABOVE RULES & REGULATIONS AND AGREE TO ITS CONTENTS
SIGNATURE:______________________________________________DATE:_____________
Please include this signed sheet with your application.
MR. ESQUIRE PAGEANT APPLICANT INFORMATION:
NAME: _______________________________________________________________________
STAGE NAME: ________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________________
CITY: ______________________ STATE:____________ ZIP CODE:________________
PHONE: _________________________________________ ____________________________
EMAIL: ____________________________________________________ __________________
DATE OF BIRTH: ______________________________________________________________
************ (MUST BE 18 YRS. OLD. BRING VALID I.D.) *****************
PLEASE LIST SPONSORS:
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DESCRIBE YOUR TALENT:
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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR PARTICIPATING IN
THE MR ESQUIRE PAGEANT 2017-2018
I LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU & CROWNING YOU MY NEW KING
MAC