All are welcome to throw their hat in the ring at the Pasadena Doo Dah Queen tryouts on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 25, at the Old Towne Pub. On hand for the wild ride will be queen-hopefuls, former queens, everlasting king Clayton, magistrate Vince, czar Tom, duke of Doo Dah, Rocket Man – the emcee, veteran parade entrants, tryout supporters and those too curious to stay away. Live music throughout the afternoon will be performed by Ma the Band.

Hopefuls will how Doo Dah royals why they deserve to wear this year’s crown. 

The public is welcome to weigh influence on the Doo Dah glitterati. Contestants will have three minutes to strut their stuff. Dress extravagantly (whatever that means to each contestant), come prepared and they have to be ready to demonstrate their gifts – whether it’s song, dance, gags, recitation, impressions, looks, vibes, juggling, pantomime, ventriloquism, sword-swallowing, plate-spinning, glass blowing, whistling or turning invisible, the hunt is on for someone who is the life of the party. Normal need not apply. This is a fast-paced variety show to match no other!

Doo Dah Queen tryouts will take comers from all walks of life. The queen role is not exclusive to gender, sexuality, race, class, shape or even species. Yes: lizards, birds, dogs and critters of all kinds have tried out for the role of queen! The new queen will be crowned by the current reigning royal, Queen Bootleg Meg.

Past years have seen the crowning of many colorful, talented and eccentric royals: Queens have included Sparrow Dena, Quing Robbie Ravenwood, Natalie “Mama Sunshine” Flores, “Sassy but Classy” Jennipha, Kavita of Peace and Love, Sabrina “Diva of Pasadena,” Patrizzi Intergalactica, Red Rosie, Naughty Mickie, Tippi Headtrip and the Lost Language, Tequila Mockingbird, MeowMeowz, Susann of “Good Vibes, House Parties & Jabberwocky Jerk Sauce,” and the 1978 original “Queen of the Stardust Ballroom” Dorothy Romani. 

Pasadena Doo Dah Queen Tryouts are produced by Light Bringer Project and the Doo Dah Preservation Society. Sign up and music begins at 2 p.m.; competition starts at 3 p.m.

The Old Towne Pub is located at 66 N. Fair Oaks Ave. in Pasadena (enter at 34 Holly Street).

The cost is free but donations are welcome.

Submitted by Light Bringer Project