“Free Your Inner King” - from zero to drag king in just 4 weeks - is a unique program of in-person workshops delivered by several stars of Scotland's drag king scene that take you through the process of creating a drag king persona and developing your debut performance for a showcase at AXM Glasgow in September. This program welcomes people of any gender. Places are strictly limited.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Workshop 1 | Saturday August 7th 2021 2-5pm (3 hrs)
Outcomes:
Gain a thorough understanding about everything you need to know about being a drag king to get you started on your journey, including:
- Drag king culture & history
- Face contouring & highlighting
- Faking the facial hair
- Creating a bare chest illusion
- Body language & movement
- Tips for creating a unique stage persona
Workshop 2 | Saturday August 14th 2021 2-4pm (2 hrs)
Outcomes:
Gain the basic knowledge to further develop your drag persona. You will learn tools for character development and building a backstory to develop a unique drag persona.
Workshop 3 | Saturday August 21st 2021 2-4pm (2 hrs)
Outcomes:
Further development of your drag persona by exploring the use of space/stage. You will learn tools and skills for stage performance..
Workshop 4 | Saturday August 28th 2021 2-5pm (3 hrs)
Outcomes:
Gain the knowhow about the building blocks of a compelling act and the confidence to bring your drag persona to the stage. Creative time will be allotted for work on your debut act concept with stage time and feedback on your idea.
Note: In the lead-up to the September performance showcase (date TBC), additional rehearsal time and specialised workshops may be offered.
What folx are sayin’ - quotes from previous workshop program participants
"I don't think I've felt so supported and learned so much in such a short space of time. The course was the perfect introduction to an amazing community and a brilliant art form, and all the teaching was accessible and inspiring.
Thank you so much Shut Up and King!"
“It was fun learning about all the different aspects of becoming a drag king, so much to think about and process. The workshops covered everything and the kings were amazing.”
“I started as a boring lesbian who sits at home and watches TV. Now I have something exciting to work on and look forward to!”
"Empowering! Enriching! Joyful!"
Dorian T. Fisk is a multi-award winning genderqueer drag artist based in Glasgow who most recently represented Scotland in drag’s answer to EuroVision. They are also creator of Shut Up & King, a platform to connect, grow and diversify the Scottish drag king scene through a program of workshops, mentorship and shows. Follow @ShutUpAndKing on Facebook and Instagram.
More about Dorian at doriantfisk.com