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The Betty Awards


Red carpet award ceremony
51 3rd Street, Troy, NY
April, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010

As the creator, director, and featured guest of The Betty Awards, my aim was to create a shared opportunity for escape. The event, a parody red carpet award show, encourages the community put on their finest as they walk the red-carpet where performers acting as paparazzi swarm guests and nominees. By offering awards for what is otherwise considered mundane such as: "Most parking violations," "Best takeout," or "Best way to get a black eye;" the community of friends, neighbors, business owners, and artists bond as they share in the absurdity of of the everyday.

Betty Vegas, who is awarded a "Lifetime achievement award" annually at the event, is an alter-ego personality developed in connection to family history, Hollywood tabloid exploits, and fantasy. Her biography was created in 2010 as part of a performance event organized by artist Angela Washko. 


2013
Hosted by Comedian Gregor Wynnyczuk with Michelle Cerone as Miss Betty
Musical Accompaniment by Maura Marcks and Julia Alsarraf
Paparazzi: Jacques Cortelyou, Seana Biondolillo 


2012
Hosted by Comedian Gregor Wynnyczuk with Kate Sweater as Miss Betty
Musical Accompaniment by Maura Marcks
Paparazzi: Jacques Cortelyou, Seana Biondolillo, Chris Skinner


2011
Hosted by Comedian Gregor Wynnyczuk with Angela Washko as Miss Betty
Musical Accompaniment by Maura Marcks
Paparazzi: Jacques Cortelyou, Angela Washko, Sebastien Barre


2010
Hosted by Comedian Gregor Wynnyczuk with Angela Washko as Miss Betty
Musical Accompaniment by Maura Marcks
Paparazzi: Ryan Jenkins, Angela Washko, Seana Biondolillo 

Betty Vegas: A Biography from Betty Vegas on Vimeo.

The 2011 Betty Awards: Red Carpet Interview from Betty Vegas on Vimeo.

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