What stage effects can contestants have during performance?
Ans: A smoke machine is only available for lighting effects and minimal smoke effects are allowed, but contestants have to let the technical know when to use it. Smoke machine use is subjected to approval by the stage manager. Lighting effects and their timing must be written/typed and communicated to the lighting engineer before rehearsal begins. No additional electrical equipment brought in by contestants is allowed. No powders, sprinkles, confetti or objects that cannot be removed quickly upon the end of a performance is allowed and is grounds for disqualification.