Private Interview (25% of total score)
Each contestant participates in an individual 10-minute press conference-style

interview with our panel of judges. There are typically 5 to 7 judges on a panel.

Contestants are questioned on their background as presented on their fact

sheet, their educational and career goals, their opinions on current events and

social issues, and their interests, hobbies and extracurricular activities.

Scoring is based on:

	Qualities and attributes of a Miss Brea
	Overall first impression
	Validated aspirations, opinions and responses in context
	Poise, personal appearance and attractiveness
	Personality, intelligence, style and emotional control
	Speech, vocabulary and grammar
	Confident and commanding presence
	Knowledge, understanding and ability to articulate her platform issue
	Sense of accomplishment
	Ability to fulfill job responsibilities of Miss Brea

Talent (25% of total score)
Contestants perform a 2-minute routine of their own choosing. Some possible

talents include all types of singing, dancing, gymnastics, instrumental music,

dramatic or comedy monologues, baton twirling and ventriloquism. Other talents

that can be performed solo on a stage are also possible. Phone or e-mail us if

you have a question about your talent presentation.

Scoring is based on:

	Talent selection and performance, as it distinguishes both the contestant's skills and personality
	Interpretive ability
	Technical skill level (execution, technique, synchronization, control)
	Stage presence and on-stage personality
	Totality of all elements (including costume, props, voice, use of body, choreography)

Lifestyle & Fitness (25% of total score)
We do NOT have a Swim Suit Competition. Each contestant briefly appears on stage

in a sporting or fitness outfit of her own choosing. She will give a brief description of

the reason she chooses to participate in this sport and the direct benefit to her health

and well being. All outfits must be approved prior to competition by the Executive

Director of the pageant.

Scoring is based on:

	Qualities and attributes of a Miss Brea
	Overall first impression
	Statement of strong physical fitness and health
	Sense of attractiveness and presence
	Display of energy, charisma and expression
	Sense of confidence and composure

On-Stage Question (5% of total score)
Questions will be of a general nature and will be neither platform-related nor

something taken directly from the private interview. The objective is to evaluate

the contestant's ability to think on her feet and answer a question of general

interest to people her age, including, but not limited to, local, state and

national current events.

Scoring is based on:

	Overall first impression
	Extemporaneous response to on-stage question
	Did the contestant answer the question in the context in which it was asked?
	Can she handle the pressure of speaking on stage in front of an audience?
	Will young people see her as a role model who is reflective of today's generation?

Evening Wear (20% of total score)
Each contestant appears on stage in an outfit of her own choosing, representative

of what she would wear to a formal "after five" social event. Pant suits, cocktail

dresses and evening gowns are all appropriate for this phase of the competition.

Scoring is based on:

	Qualities and attributes of a Miss Brea
	Overall first impression
	Sense of confidence, personality and stage presence
	Walk, posture, carriage and grace
	Appropriateness of attire and sense of style
	Sense of attractiveness, beauty and charm