The Bakersfield Pageant has been directed & produced by GT Productions
for over fifteen years. It is the local program that selects three representatives from our community to compete in the Miss
California International & Miss California Teen International Pageant. There is newer division for married women,
who can also compete for the title of Mrs. California International. (Age requirements: Teen; 14-17, Miss 18-25 & Mrs.
21+ years old).
Scholarships, prizes, local appearances,
personal training and the opportunity to represent Bakersfield are presented to the women selected. Judging is based upon
poise, personality, overall physical appearance and speaking ability. Competition consists of interview, aerobic wear &
evening gown. All contestants in the Bakersfield Pageant receive training in interview technique, modeling, fashion coordination,
make-up & hair styling, public speaking and self-image evaluation.
The director is Gayle Tape, a resident of Bakersfield, former Miss California & Miss USA finalist.
She has been directing & producing pageants for over 29 years with a background in television journalism & credential
in Fashion Coordination & Modeling.
All
judges for the Bakersfield Pageant are selected from outside of Kern County, to ensure impartial judging. They are business
professionals with experience in the pageant or entertainment industry. Requirements for participants are to be single females,
never married or a parent, (Teen & Miss divisions) living, working or attending school in Bakersfield. (Mrs. Applicants
must be married at least 6 months).
For more information
call 664-6038 or email thebakersfieldpageant@gmail.com
