RULES SHEET

OBJECTIVE:  Whichever contestant performs to garner the most applause determined by an audience applause meter wins $500

SIGNING UP RULES:

  1. Lineup will be determined on a first come, first served basis in which Contestants will be able to pick 1 of 8 positions in the show lineup at their discretion.
  2. In addition to the total 8 positions in the show, 3 standby performances will be allowed to sign up.
  3. Signing up for the talent performance event does not guarantee a spot in the lineup.

ON STAGE RULES:

  1. Each contestant’s must showcase their talent on stage within 5 mins.
  2. Each contestant will be given 3 mins to set up/break down along with next on-stage performer.
  3. Each contestant will be given 5 mins total to perform.
  4. Each contestant will be given 2 ½ mins to reach halfway on the applause measuring device.
  5. Each contestant will be escorted off stage by The HOOK  if halfway point is not reached on applause meter.
  6. Contestants are not allowed to start their performance until the Host/MC cues them.
  7. All work must conclude at the time dictated by Host & direction from stage hand via hook.
  8. Judging will be based on the following criteria: 
  • Applause meter must reach at least (insert db level)
  • Winner with highest applause in final round of judging shall receive $500

 OFF STAGE RULES:

 Each contestant is responsible for every aspect of their entertainment on stage portion. This includes, but is not limited to, planning, performance, and creation.

  1. Each contestant is expected to take only 3 mins amount of gear/equipment on stage while other act is breaking down. 
  2. Producers will take measures, before each challenge, to ensure that audience applause meter is in proper working order. 
  3. Contestants perform at their own risk. Showpendous will take no responsibility for contestant’s injury or harm from their performance on stage. 
  4. Producers reserve the right to deny a contestant’s performance at any time for any reason. 
  5. Contestants must abide by time restrictions and direction from Ringmaster.
  6. Contestants acknowledge all decisions are final.
  7. Contestants acknowledge that they will share the stage with performers (Clowns, ringmaster, the hook)
  8. Contestants are not allowed to tamper, sabotage, or affect any other contestant’s work in any way.  
  9. All decisions, including, without limitation, whether a contestant met all applause requirements, or violated the rules in any other manner, will be made by the producers in their sole discretion and are not subject to challenge or appeal.
  10. The producers reserve the right to modify these rules at any time, with or without notice, in their sole discretion.
  11. These rules will remain in effect throughout the entirety of event.
  12.  Prize will be distributed to winner as cash with the exception of Venmo payments. 
  13. Showpendous is not responsible for money sent to incorrect recipient via Venmo

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