Masquerade
What is a Masquerade?
No matter what part of fandom you attend, you can find costumes. In the early days, random people showed up in various outfits and encouraged others to do the same. Due in large part to the efforts of Bjo and John Trimble, the convention Masquerades are now huge events that showcase the talent and invention of our many costumers in all genres. We have a great tech crew to make the costumes look marvelous, whether in person or via video.
**All participants must be masked in both the Green Room and on stage during their presentation. Please contact masquerade@discon3.org for any questions.**
The DisCon III Masquerade
Due to the current world pandemic, we have decided to have a Virtual Masquerade, planned well in advance. As we have now changed the dates for the convention to allow for an in-person convention, a traditional Masquerade will occur on Friday December 17 at 8pm. The rules for these Masquerades will be different in many ways, we encourage you to send questions to masquerade@discon3.org whenever necessary.
Important Note: You are welcome to be an entrant in both Masquerades.
Instructional Video with Voiceover
Instructional Video with Subtitles
Important Dates to Remember
Virtual Dates
- The virtual masquerade has been canceled due to lack of interest.
In-Person Dates
- Online registration for the in-person Masquerade is closed
- In-person registration OPENS: 3 PM EDT on Wednesday, December 15, 2021
- In-person registration CLOSES: 8 PM EDT on Thursday, December 16, 2021
The in-person Masquerade is scheduled for 8pm Friday December 17, 2021.
All entrants MUST attend tech rehearsal in order to appear on stage. We will be scheduling tech rehearsals pre-con as we receive the registrations.
The stage dimensions are 48 feet x 32 feet, 36 inches off the ground.
**All participants must be masked in both the Green Room and on stage during their presentation. Please contact masquerade@discon3.org for any questions.**
Masquerade Judges
Workmanship
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- Miri Baker
- Leslie Johnston
Presentation
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- John Hertz
- Jill Eastlake
- Mary Robinette Kowal
Masquerade Awards
Workmanship Awards
Young Fan
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- Best Foamwork – #1 – The Knight; Conrad Avery-Davis
Novice
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- Judge’s Award – #10 – Tasha Yarn; Samantha Zimmerman
- Best Novice – #9 – La Calavera; Catherine Anastasia Nelson
Journeyman
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- Judge’s award – #4 – Bow Peep; Ceresa O’Bryan
- Best Journeyman – #7 – Fledgling Dancer; Tanaya Lee Shadmehr
Master/Craftsman
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- Best Master – #11 – Behind the Hedge; Lisa Satterlund
- Best in Show – Workmanship – #5 A Ka’a Christmas; Carol Kevin Hewett
Presentation Awards
Young Fan
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- Best Re-Creation – #1 – The Knight; Conrad Avery-Davis
Novice
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- Best Stringer – #10 – Tasha Yarn; Samantha Zimmerman
- Best Re-Creation – #3 – Soma Cruz;
- Best Novice – #2 – Mermaid Hiraya;
Journeyman
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- Best Fantastical Creature – #7 – Fledgling Dancer; Tanaya Lee Shadmehr
- Best Journeyman – #4 – Bow Peep; Ceresa O’Bryan
Master/Craftsman
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- Best Master – #11 – Behind the Hedge; Lisa Satterlund