It is the mission of StarFaerie Productions’ “Burlypicks” to create a professional and fun platform through competition and comradery that will recognize and assist in elevating talent in the burlesque and variety entertainment arts.
Burlypicks 2024 Rules and Information
Regionals Competitions
Performers may compete in only one regional competition.
Each Burlypicks 2024 Regionals Competition will be awarding titles in five different performance specialties and a regionals best overall title.
Applicants must choose which specialty they wish to compete in. Applicants may apply for more than one specialty but will be allowed to compete in no more than two.
Accepted applicants must present the same act at the competition that was presented with their application.
*All regional applications will be adjudicated by a panel chosen by StarFaerie Productions. Final determinations of specialty category placement will also be determined by this panel.
Regional Competitions will be accepting a maximum of five contestants into each specialty category.
All Contestants are eligible for the Best Overall Title and $100 regional cash prize.
Nationals Competition
Competitors who receive titles at regionals are eligible for and invited to the National competition to be held on August 31st, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. Five title holders from each regional will compete at Nationals within their respective specialties for one of the five specialty national titles. All contestants at Nationals are eligible for the National Best Overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place titles. The 2024 Burlypicks 1st place overall national title winner will receive a $1,000 cash prize.
Medals will be awarded to all winning title holders at the Regionals and Nationals Competitions.
Burlypicks 2024 Competition Specialties
All styles of performance are welcomed and encouraged to apply
Classic -Parade and Peel, Bump and Grind, Tassels, Boas, Fans, Comedy in the “traditional glamour style”
Neo Classic – Dance, Fans, Boas, Tassels, Assels, Comedy with a “modern style” of striptease. i.e. modern music, less traditional
Neo Art – Performance Art, Edgy, Thought Provoking, Comedic.
Pop Culture- Cosplay, Nerdlesque, Theatrical, Comedic, Character Driven
Variety – Contortion, Comedy, Drag, Vocal, Roping, etc.
*Striptease acts that incorporate variety aspects will compete within the specialty the act would otherwise be considered.
*Duets and Groups will compete within the specialty that best describes their act. There will be only one physical award given to a winning duo or group.
*Acts that incorporate fire, rigging, or require excessive clean up, can NOT be accepted to Burlypicks 2024.
“Tassel Off”
Regional accepted contestants will be offered the opportunity to compete in the Tassel/Assel Off Game and the winner will receive an award and the regional title. The Winner of this Game is NOT entitled to compete at the National Competition solely based upon winning this Game’s title. The Tassel/Assel Off Game is not required and contestants wishing to participate can sign up with the Regional Producer. The fee to enter the Game is $10.00
2024 Application Fee: $30
Additional Applications Fee: $15
Each submitted act will require its own application
Transportation and Accommodations are not provided.
StarFaerie Productions LLC is happy to answer your questions.
Please feel free to email us at StarFaerieProductionsLLC@gmail.com
Audience Connection - Evokes audience emotion, intrigue, eye contact
Professionalism - Polished, Well-rehearsed
Execution - Control, Confidence, Showmanship
Elevated Costuming - Applicable to the act and well put together
Entertainment Value - Performance has an elevated element of entertainment
Judging Criteria
Regional Title Winners will receive score feedback prior to the National Competition
StarFaerie Productions’ Burlypicks 2024 does not discriminate against persons based on their race, color, national origin, religion, different ability, age, sex or gender. It is our goal to offer a space and platform that is inclusive and welcoming to all.