We are half way through
the year, and it’s been a while since we have written an article. The
first half of the year has been wonderful so far with 10 preliminaries
completed. There are 20 great qualified contestants, and this summer’s
schedule is packed with preliminaries from coast to coast; opening the door to
other contestants giving them the opportunity to become the next Miss Gay
America. Suzy is doing an amazing job. Her business background has
helped keep everything organized, and her trouble shooting abilities are second
to none.
There have been many
changes this year with the goal of creating the most well rounded entertainers
as well as the most exciting contests for audiences to attend. These
changes are getting a lot of positive feedback. Contestants have really
put a lot of creative energy into their presentations. With the absence
of solo talent, along with the changes in timing to evening gown, the pageants
are moving along quickly, making them a great viewing experience for the
audiences.
Speaking of changes…
On July 2nd, the America family welcomed back male
pageantry with the Mr. Gay America contest in Dallas, TX. Ten great
contestants competed and became a part of the America family. The format
and rules closely mirror what we already do. Many people asked, “how will
it differ from other male contests?” We put a lot of thought into the
fashion category. We decided upon "Red Carpet Fashion".
Contestants brought their best “Red Carpet” look to the stage.
There are many types of red carpet events, giving contestants flexibility to
find a suitable look that fits their personality. Continuing with the
theme of gold, the prize package included a gold medallion and a custom-made
jacket tailored to the winner. After a hard-fought contest, Kyle Ean
captured the title of Mr. Gay America 2017, making it his 6th national title!
After the contest, Kyle hit the ground running contacting potential
promoters. Because of his hard work, have already "delivered"
contracts to 5 promoters with another dozen awaiting information.
Bringing back the "Mr. Pageant" would not have happened without
the hard work and dedication MGA 2016, Asia T. O'Hara! We would like to
thank Asia O’
In planning for Miss Gay
America 2018, remember to book your rooms using the link on the website or
Facebook. We have a block of rooms held at a discounted rate until the
end of August. Once the block expires, we can’t guarantee the room rate
or that a room will be available in the hotel.
Have a great summer, and
we hope to see everyone at an upcoming Gay America event soon!
Sincerely,
Rob and Michael
