MangaNEXT is proud to bring you an evening of Cosplay, Cabaret style!

Join us for an evening of singing, dancing, comedy and drama, all presented to you by your fellow fans, dressed up as your favorite characters. No flash photography is permitted.

 

A cabaret is a non-competitive variety show. No awards. No judging. No hassles of a Masquerade – Just you entertaining your fellow fans with cosplay! Sound like fun? Be a part of it! For your act, you can do a skit, sing, dance or even stand-up comedy! The idea is to cosplay to the max while entertaining the audience. Got a skit idea that’s too long for a masquerade entry? Got one you’d like to do again? Perform it here! If your favorite character was a comedian, what jokes would he tell? Open the gates! Break down the fences! Show us your cosplay!

 

 

a. Friday 4 PM – 8PM

b. Saturday 12PM- 4PM

(times subject to change)

 

Only one person in a group needs to fill out the registration form, but we need a liability waiver from each person. Sign ups are done on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the extended time limits and allotted time block, we can only accept so many acts to perform. Others will be placed on a waiting list.

 

When signing up be sure to read the rules and any questions please e-mail our Cabaret Coordinator, cosplay@manganext.org.

 

Please check in your group at the Cabaret desk at the Cosplay desk during the hours of
a. Friday 4 PM – 8PM

b. Saturday 12PM- 4PM

(times subject to change)

 

IMPORTANT: Groups who pre-registered MUST check in at the Cabaret Desk between the hours of 4 PM – 8PM on Friday and 12PM- 4PM on Saturday in order to perform during the Cabaret. if your group does not check in, those on the waiting list who have checked in will be given your spot.

 

1. You must be wearing a costume. Allowed costumes include those from anime, manga, video games, J-rock/ J-pop, and online role-playing games. Original and fanfic characters are not permitted.

2. Keep skits and costumes to a PG or PG-13 level. MangaNEXT is a family event. There will be young children present. This means no explicit sexual gestures, nudity, or explicit swearing.

3. Props and weapons must adhere to our Weapons Policy. If you are unsure about a weapon or prop, please ask either a member of our Con Safety staff or a staffer at the Cosplay Desk during check in.

 

 

1. Pre-recorded skits are preferred. Microphones will NOT be provided. Please label all media so it can be returned to you afterwards.

2. Anything you bring onstage with you MUST come off with you. No toilet paper, tissues, rice, water, etc. Fireworks, pyrotechnics, or any fire in general is NOT allowed.

 

3. Please keep any groups to no more than six (6) people on stage at the same time in your act.

 

4. Stage acrobatics: Because the stage is portable, it cannot take heavy abuse. Full blown stage acrobatics or martial arts are not allowed. We will allow slower, choreographed, dance-like movements. Your safety is paramount to any "cool" thing you may be able to do.

 

Skits, dance, comedy and similar: no more than 5 - 10 minutes. When signing up, please know the length of your skit.