“Never Could They Ever” KIKI Ball
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The “Never Could They Ever” KIKI Ball brings together members of the house and ballroom community for an evening of exhilarating competition and meaningful connection.
This free event celebrates the resilience and authenticity of our Black and brown, LGBTQ+ community in the face of ongoing challenges and opposition, honoring our incomparable cultural impact, unwavering commitment to excellence, and enduring power and influence globally.
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OTA Face (1 trophy + $200)
Qween Jean, Tony award-winning costume designer behind the showstopping looks of Cats: The Jellicle Ball, is as fierce an advocate for Black trans liberation as she is a creative force on Broadway. We salute the Qween for showing up boldly in the name of community. Tonight, bring it with undeniable face, in a look inspired by one of Qween Jean's sketches or costume designs. Don't forget your photo reference.
OTA Performance (1 trophy + $200)
Dolls make the BEST DJs! The way our girls remix a beat into something everyone can get jiggy to deserves to be recognized. Tonight, we want you to bring it with 1) a shirt that has the name and/or photo of a trans woman DJ that you’d like to celebrate on it and 2) a pair of headphones to seal the look.
OTA Runway (1 trophy + $200)
Immigrants and immigrant communities have been under attack by the Trump Administration under the guise of “reducing crime”, going as far as releasing a list of countries where entry is suspended. However, we know that these attacks represent the outcomes of white supremacist thinking and that there is power in solidarity. Tonight, we want you to bring it in a look that is inspired by the flags of one of the nations impacted by Donald’s travel ban. Don’t forget to include their flag!
OTA Realness (1 trophy + $200)
Sylvester, the Queen of Disco, is having a party and you’re invited! Tonight we want you to bring it in a look that undeniably fits the occasion!
OTA Best Dressed (1 trophy + $200)
Founded in 2005, Telfar has made its mark on the global fashion industry as a unisex brand that curates accessible, yet luxurious pieces “not for you - for everyone”. Their shopping bags took NYC by storm in 2014 and have been a cultural symbol ever since. Tonight, we want you to bring it in a look that incorporates any Telfar bag (can be the shopper, the plastic, the duffel, etc…). No - you can’t just carry the bag. It MUST be presented in a way that is different from how it began.
OTA Com v. Com (1 trophy + $200)
Gladys Bentley, a pioneering Black, gender-nonconforming masc lesbian and blues artist, was instrumental in the development of jazz scatting and a formative yet underrecognized figure of the Harlem Renaissance. In her honor, tonight we want you to bring it in a suit jacket and earn your 10s by incorporating jazz scatting into your commentation.
This free event celebrates the resilience and authenticity of our Black and brown, LGBTQ+ community in the face of ongoing challenges and opposition, honoring our incomparable cultural impact, unwavering commitment to excellence, and enduring power and influence globally.
Categories
OTA Face (1 trophy + $200)
Qween Jean, Tony award-winning costume designer behind the showstopping looks of Cats: The Jellicle Ball, is as fierce an advocate for Black trans liberation as she is a creative force on Broadway. We salute the Qween for showing up boldly in the name of community. Tonight, bring it with undeniable face, in a look inspired by one of Qween Jean's sketches or costume designs. Don't forget your photo reference.
OTA Performance (1 trophy + $200)
Dolls make the BEST DJs! The way our girls remix a beat into something everyone can get jiggy to deserves to be recognized. Tonight, we want you to bring it with 1) a shirt that has the name and/or photo of a trans woman DJ that you’d like to celebrate on it and 2) a pair of headphones to seal the look.
OTA Runway (1 trophy + $200)
Immigrants and immigrant communities have been under attack by the Trump Administration under the guise of “reducing crime”, going as far as releasing a list of countries where entry is suspended. However, we know that these attacks represent the outcomes of white supremacist thinking and that there is power in solidarity. Tonight, we want you to bring it in a look that is inspired by the flags of one of the nations impacted by Donald’s travel ban. Don’t forget to include their flag!
OTA Realness (1 trophy + $200)
Sylvester, the Queen of Disco, is having a party and you’re invited! Tonight we want you to bring it in a look that undeniably fits the occasion!
OTA Best Dressed (1 trophy + $200)
Founded in 2005, Telfar has made its mark on the global fashion industry as a unisex brand that curates accessible, yet luxurious pieces “not for you - for everyone”. Their shopping bags took NYC by storm in 2014 and have been a cultural symbol ever since. Tonight, we want you to bring it in a look that incorporates any Telfar bag (can be the shopper, the plastic, the duffel, etc…). No - you can’t just carry the bag. It MUST be presented in a way that is different from how it began.
OTA Com v. Com (1 trophy + $200)
Gladys Bentley, a pioneering Black, gender-nonconforming masc lesbian and blues artist, was instrumental in the development of jazz scatting and a formative yet underrecognized figure of the Harlem Renaissance. In her honor, tonight we want you to bring it in a suit jacket and earn your 10s by incorporating jazz scatting into your commentation.
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Where is it happening?
Elsewhere, 599 Johnson Ave,New York, New York, Maspeth, United States
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