Miss Gay Western States America
(A Standard Regional Preliminary)
Date: May 27, 2017
Promoter(s): Daniel Eckstrom & Nick Ray
Promoters Phone: Daniel- 520-275-1824 or Nick- 602-400-2286
Web Site: www.mgwsa.com
Promoter Email: mgwsamerica@aol.com
Location: Hormel Theatre @ Phoenix Theatre
Phoenix, Arizona
Location Website:
Location Phone:
Host Hotel:
Entry Fee:
Registration Deadline:
Prize Package: WINNER Prize Package
CASH - $,1500.00 Total in the following installments
$250 at MGWSA crowning,
$1,000 toward Miss Gay America 2018 expenses, and
$250 at MGWSA stepdown
Crown - $275
Entry Fee to Miss Gay America 2018 - $125
Jewelry Set (necklace, earrings and 1 ring) from Made for a Queen – valued at $350
Photoshoot with Scotty Kirby Photography - $250
25,000 miles with American Airlines good for one roundtrip ticket within the United States - value approx. $500
TOTAL Prize Package Value - $3,000.00
FIRST ALTERNATE Prize Package
CASH - $1000.00 Total in the following installments
$200 at MGWSA
$800 toward Miss Gay America 2018 expenses
Entry Fee to Miss Gay America 2018 - $125
Photoshoot with Scotty Kirby - $250
Entry Fee waived to MGWSA 18 - $125
25,000 miles with American Airlines good for one roundtrip ticket within the United States - value approximately $500
TOTAL Prize Package Value - $,2000.00
Pageant Theme: Carnival- Contestants will be required to create a carnival inspired presentation outfit. Think Rio Carnival (bright colors, feathers, head-dresses).
Opening Number:
Categories: Male Interview, Presentation, Evening Gown, On-Stage Question,Talent
Stage Dimension:
Pageant Schedule:
9:30 am- Load in
- Per the map, please park in the parking lot off Alvarado Rd. We will have a sign on the door of which to enter
10:00 am- Orientation with Miss Gay America 2017 Suzy Wong, Hormel Theatre Lobby
11:00 am- Male Interview
Noon- Opening Presentation Rehearsal
12:45 pm- Talent Rehearsal
6:00 pm- Contestant Roll Call, Hormel Theatre Dressing Rooms
7:00 pm- Start of the Pageant
- Opening Production with MGA/MGWSA Suzy Wong (Solo Part)
- Special Guests will be announced
- Contestants will be announced
- Suzy will address the audience
- Presentation category will begin
7:15 pm- Competition- PRESENTATION
7:25 pm- Entertainment
- Barbra Seville, Miss Gay Western States America 2015
- China Collins, Miss Gay Western States America 2008
- Nevaeh McKenzie, Miss Gay Arizona America 2015
7:45 pm- Competition- TALENT
8:25 pm- Entertainment
- TC Taylor, Miss Gay Arizona America 2009
- Alina Malletti-Galore, Miss Gay Western States America 2007
- Aija Simone
8:45 pm- Competition- EVENING GOWN & ON-STAGE QUESTION
9:15 pm- Entertainment
- Alina Malletti- Galore, Miss Gay Western States America 2007
- Tyra Marie, Miss Gay Arizona America 2013
- Victoria Parker, Former Miss Gay DC America
- Tiffany Bonet, Miss Gay America 1992
- Suzy Wong, Miss Gay Western States America 2016 & Miss Gay America 2017
9:45 pm- Crowning
Promoter(s): Daniel Eckstrom & Nick Ray
Promoters Phone: Daniel- 520-275-1824 or Nick- 602-400-2286
Web Site: www.mgwsa.com
Promoter Email: mgwsamerica@aol.com
Location: Hormel Theatre @ Phoenix Theatre
Phoenix, Arizona
Location Website:
Location Phone:
Host Hotel:
Entry Fee:
Registration Deadline:
Prize Package: WINNER Prize Package
CASH - $,1500.00 Total in the following installments
$250 at MGWSA crowning,
$1,000 toward Miss Gay America 2018 expenses, and
$250 at MGWSA stepdown
Crown - $275
Entry Fee to Miss Gay America 2018 - $125
Jewelry Set (necklace, earrings and 1 ring) from Made for a Queen – valued at $350
Photoshoot with Scotty Kirby Photography - $250
25,000 miles with American Airlines good for one roundtrip ticket within the United States - value approx. $500
TOTAL Prize Package Value - $3,000.00
FIRST ALTERNATE Prize Package
CASH - $1000.00 Total in the following installments
$200 at MGWSA
$800 toward Miss Gay America 2018 expenses
Entry Fee to Miss Gay America 2018 - $125
Photoshoot with Scotty Kirby - $250
Entry Fee waived to MGWSA 18 - $125
25,000 miles with American Airlines good for one roundtrip ticket within the United States - value approximately $500
TOTAL Prize Package Value - $,2000.00
Pageant Theme: Carnival- Contestants will be required to create a carnival inspired presentation outfit. Think Rio Carnival (bright colors, feathers, head-dresses).
Opening Number:
Categories: Male Interview, Presentation, Evening Gown, On-Stage Question,Talent
Stage Dimension:
Pageant Schedule:
9:30 am- Load in
- Per the map, please park in the parking lot off Alvarado Rd. We will have a sign on the door of which to enter
10:00 am- Orientation with Miss Gay America 2017 Suzy Wong, Hormel Theatre Lobby
11:00 am- Male Interview
Noon- Opening Presentation Rehearsal
12:45 pm- Talent Rehearsal
6:00 pm- Contestant Roll Call, Hormel Theatre Dressing Rooms
7:00 pm- Start of the Pageant
- Opening Production with MGA/MGWSA Suzy Wong (Solo Part)
- Special Guests will be announced
- Contestants will be announced
- Suzy will address the audience
- Presentation category will begin
7:15 pm- Competition- PRESENTATION
7:25 pm- Entertainment
- Barbra Seville, Miss Gay Western States America 2015
- China Collins, Miss Gay Western States America 2008
- Nevaeh McKenzie, Miss Gay Arizona America 2015
7:45 pm- Competition- TALENT
8:25 pm- Entertainment
- TC Taylor, Miss Gay Arizona America 2009
- Alina Malletti-Galore, Miss Gay Western States America 2007
- Aija Simone
8:45 pm- Competition- EVENING GOWN & ON-STAGE QUESTION
9:15 pm- Entertainment
- Alina Malletti- Galore, Miss Gay Western States America 2007
- Tyra Marie, Miss Gay Arizona America 2013
- Victoria Parker, Former Miss Gay DC America
- Tiffany Bonet, Miss Gay America 1992
- Suzy Wong, Miss Gay Western States America 2016 & Miss Gay America 2017
9:45 pm- Crowning
Miss Gay Western States America History
YEAR WINNER 1ST ALTERNATE
2016 Suzy Wong (MGA 2017) Amanda Bury
2015 Barbra Seville Diva
2013 Chantel Reshae Truly Fabu
2011 Erica Chandler Deja Brooks
2010 Monica Moore China Collins
2009 Sache Van Cartier Dottie Peppers
2008 China Collins Jessica Deveraux
2007 Alina Malletti Mikaila Kay (MGA 2008)
2006 Luscious (MGA 2007) Alina Malletti
2005 Angela Dodd Tori Steele
2001 Kenneth Blake Devina
2000 Naomi Knight Celia Putty
1999 Elektra Bleau Kara Young
1998 Truly Fabu Kenneth Blake
2016 Suzy Wong (MGA 2017) Amanda Bury
2015 Barbra Seville Diva
2013 Chantel Reshae Truly Fabu
2011 Erica Chandler Deja Brooks
2010 Monica Moore China Collins
2009 Sache Van Cartier Dottie Peppers
2008 China Collins Jessica Deveraux
2007 Alina Malletti Mikaila Kay (MGA 2008)
2006 Luscious (MGA 2007) Alina Malletti
2005 Angela Dodd Tori Steele
2001 Kenneth Blake Devina
2000 Naomi Knight Celia Putty
1999 Elektra Bleau Kara Young
1998 Truly Fabu Kenneth Blake
