masquerade
A convention's staged cosplay competition, often with skits.
Definitions
The main on-stage costume contest at a convention, where cosplayers present their work and sometimes perform short skits, judged on presentation and/or craftsmanship.
masquerade In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
From the older costume-ball sense of 'masquerade'; adopted by SF/fan conventions for their costume contests.
People Also Ask
What is a masquerade at a convention?
A masquerade is the main on-stage cosplay competition at a convention, where cosplayers present their costumes and sometimes perform short skits, judged on presentation and/or craftsmanship.
Is a convention masquerade the same as a masquerade ball?
No; the fan term is borrowed from the older costume-ball sense but refers specifically to a staged costume contest, not a formal dance.
Do you have to perform a skit in a masquerade?
Not always; many masquerades allow simple walk-ons where you cross the stage to show off the costume without a rehearsed performance.
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