Victoria Simmonds took the lead in finding our Drag Queen for the show, so that Jack (Casting) could focus on sorting our models and Warm up act for the show. Victoria gained 2 applications by Drag Queens and wrote up 2 character profiles for them with examples of their Styles and Outfits:
After speaking to the Producers, we agreed that we wanted a Drag Queen who not only gave an amazing performance, but also either made their own outfits OR at the least put together their own style, so that it links in from the DIY section.
Oliver:
Oliver has a very dark look from his photos, however the black dress in the photos of him is one that he's apparently made. During his Skype interview, I found that Oliver does Singing, Lip syncing, dancing and visual make-up as part of his performance. Oliver explained that he self taught himself all of this via the internet and a few tutorials and never knew where to start off but has built up his act since the age of 10 (starting making clothes at age 15). He also uses his Drag in school for his Art studies and recently went on Britain's Got Talent and made it right through past the judges but had to leave due to Education commitments. Oliver has an amazing story to talk about and his Fashion really stands out. He showed me the Dress in the photo over Skype and confirmed he had made it, he also makes all his accessories for his performances as well.
Felix Le Freak:
Felix was also excellent. He has a much more bright and colourful look to his style which could be better for the show as it would work with the colour scheme. Watching the videos linked into this profile, he does excellent lip syncing and really works a crowd which we need for the show during the performance. I also Skype Interviewed Felix and he kindly Skyped me in full Drag so I could see his style. He explained that he does original songs for performances as well and would be happy to sort one for 1 minute. Felix salvages his outfits from Charity Shops, both for his performance and his everyday clothes. He explained that the reason he chooses to salvage is because it's better for the environment, he loves to "make treasure out of trash" and also the price is better. Felix has only been doing Drag of 18 months however.
When trying to choose between these 2 Drag Queens (which was difficult), I tried to visualise and see who would bring the most to the show. Both are amazing and would be great for us, but I felt that Olivers style was more unique and out there and also he has far more experience and also makes his own clothes so it would link better after the DIY section. Oliver explained he would book the time off school and we would have him for the 10th, 18th and 19th April.
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