# About the Event

Lady Arcaders is holding our third annual charity talent showcase event from **July 25-28th, 2024**! This event will once again benefit [CARE](https://www.care.org).

You're welcome to submit any type of showcase, as long as it's game-related. Want to go fast? Want to show off your Animal Crossing town? Wanna paint a mural? Want to compose some music? Want to bake a video game related pie? Want to show off your game dev skills? Submit it to the Super Showcase! We want to show off you and your talents, gamer!

### ✨ [Apply through Oengus](https://oengus.io/marathon/lass-2024)! ✨

# Dates & Times

All times listed in EDT.

- Submissions open Wednesday, April 10th at 11:00am
- Submissions close Sunday, May 5th at 11:59pm (midnight)
- Schedule release week of June 10th, 2024
- Event takes place Thursday, July 25th to Sunday, July 28th, 2024 (roughly 12 hours each day)

# Volunteers

We are looking for:

- Hosts
- Commentary Buddies
- Technicians (Restreamers, Tech Checkers)
- Media Team (Social Media, Clip Takers, Video Editors)
- Twitch Moderators

If you are interested in these roles, please [fill out the application form here](https://bit.ly/lass-2024-volunteers).

# FAQs

**Who is allowed to be a performer in this event?**

✨ All women are welcome, whether you're cis, trans, non-binary, or part of a marginalized group! As long as you welcome the label of Lady Arcader, you are welcome! You must be a part of the Lady Arcaders private server.

**Do I have to speedrun?**

✨Nope! We welcome all sorts of showcases at different skill levels! We want to see unconventional stuff!

**Do I have to have a top time or leaderboard entry to submit my speedrun?**

✨ Absolutely not! We welcome all sorts of showcases at different skill levels!

**Am I allowed to have non-women commentators on my showcase?**

✨ Yes! You can. They must abide by our guidelines.

**I don't have a commentator, can I request a commentary buddy?**

✨ Absolutely! Please mention it in your submission!

# About CARE

[CARE](https://www.care.org) International is a global charity that places gender equality at the center of everything they do. They respond to international crises, fight for economic, climate, and health equality, as well as access to food and water. They provide resources to women to pursue economic justice by empowering them to start businesses or pursue quality education. CARE International knows that with the proper resources, women have the power to lift entire communities out of poverty, and are working toward that goal around the world.

# About Lady Arcaders

[Lady Arcaders](https://ladyarcaders.com) is an all-women's gaming collective and community that runs weekly events and occasional charity events. We strive to uplift and encourage women in their gaming endeavors by providing a supportive environment to showcase their skills in!

Keep up with us on social media for news about the event:

- [Twitter / X](https://twitter.com/ladyarcaders)
- [Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/ladyarcaders.com)
- [Instagram](https://instagram.com/ladyarcaders)
- [TikTok](https://tiktok.com/@ladyarcaders)
- [Twitch](https://twitch.tv/ladyarcaders)
- [YouTube](https://youtube.com/@ladyarcaders)
- [Public Announcement Discord](https://discord.gg/SJ8y2RBsSX)

Lady Arcaders Super Showcase is a charity talent showcase event running from July 25-28th, 2024! This event will benefit CARE.

Lady Arcaders Super Showcase 2024 submissions are now open!

MetroidCrime

Chained Together

The leaderboards will open 2 weeks from launch to allow discussion about the categories we want to start out with.

Hades 2

Categories are being discussed in the discord and will be created in the coming days/weeks!