National Miss Comedy Queen
Category Descriptions & Scoring System
Category Descriptions & Scoring
Casual Interview — 30 Points
Time Limit: 5 Minutes
Attire: Casual, “Come As You Are” — drag or business attire optional
Contestants will meet individually with the judges in a relaxed setting. Appearance is not part of the score for this category. While contestants may dress as they choose, this category should be treated as a professional job interview.
Questions will not be political or religious in nature. Judges are looking for professionalism, confidence, and knowledge of the Miss Comedy Queen system.
| Judging Criteria | Points |
|---|---|
| Confidence, Body Language & Personality | 10 |
| Interview Content | 20 |
Note: It is not necessary to be funny in this category.
Presentation — 30 Points
Performance Time Limit: 2 Minutes
Prop Setup/Breakdown: 1 Minute Total, not included in performance time
Each contestant will present themselves to the judges and audience according to the selected theme.
Contestants will introduce themselves and state their name and contestant number. This introduction is not included within the two-minute time limit.
Contestants must provide their own music. Any performance medium is acceptable. Judges are looking for creativity, clarity, confidence, and overall effectiveness of the presentation.
| Judging Criteria | Points |
|---|---|
| Comedic Value | 10 |
| Execution of Presentation | 10 |
| Creativity of Presentation | 5 |
| Microphone Ability | 5 |
Comedic Talent — 50 Points
Performance Time Limit: 5 Minutes
Prop Setup/Breakdown: 3 Minutes Total, not included in performance time
Contestants may present any talent in any medium that does not endanger themselves or others.
Prohibited: Excessive glitter, powder, food and/or liquid. No fire, nudity, or hazardous materials.
Contestants will be judged on ability, entertainment value, and overall effectiveness. If dancers or props are used, they will be judged as part of the performance.
| Judging Criteria | Points |
|---|---|
| Comedic / Entertainment Value | 20 |
| Talent Quality | 20 |
| Technical Execution | 10 |
Talent Quality may include lip sync, live vocal, dance, or other performance mediums. Technical Execution includes costuming, props, dancers, stage use, and sound quality.
Outrageous Evening Gown — 30 Points
Time Limit: 1 Minute Minimun, 2 Minutes Maximum
Contestants will model a full-length outrageous evening gown of their choice. The gown may be any color, material, or style; however, it must still function as a traditional evening gown.
The base garment must stand alone as a complete gown. Accessories such as headpieces, back pieces, lighting, or moving elements are encouraged but will be judged separately and should enhance—not replace—the gown.
Outrageousness may be expressed through:
- Materials
- Theme or concept
- Design innovation
- Music and staging
- Modeling and presentation choices
This is a fashion and modeling category, not a performance number. Lip-syncing should be minimal or avoided. Humor is not required.
| Judging Criteria | Points |
|---|---|
| Outrageousness / Creativity of Gown | 5 |
| Modeling & Presentation | 5 |
| Technical Construction & Proper Fit | 10 |
| Hair, Makeup, Jewelry & Accessories | 10 |
60-Second Spokeswoman — 20 Points
Time Limit: 60 Seconds
Each contestant will receive a bag or box containing a random item. They must create and deliver a sales pitch within 60 seconds, convincing the judges and audience to “buy” the product.
Contestants will be judged on humor, clarity, confidence, and effectiveness of the pitch.
| Judging Criteria | Points |
|---|---|
| Comedic Value | 10 |
| Clarity & Microphone Ability | 5 |
| Effective Use of Time | 5 |
National Miss Comedy Queen • Revised April 2026