08./09. Mai, 10:00 – 17:00

Willy-Brandt-Straße 8

Drag Workshop – Character & Storytelling

You have 5 minutes on stage, the audience is riled up and a little drunk – what are you going to talk about?

Drag is the art of transformation – not just between genders, but between tragedy and comedy, pop culture and high art, between states of being. It is also the flagship artwork of the queer community, and deeply rooted in politics, resistance and satire. In this intensive two day Drag & Story telling workshop we will be diving into the essentials of creating a drag persona and a drag act, communicating with your audience, and harnessing your presence on stage. What elements of surprise can you build in to your first drag performance? You have a big concept- now how do we communicate that to your audience?

Alexander Cameltoe is one of Germany‘s most prominent Drag Kings. His work ranges from performing at the Stuttgart Opera, writing and directing his own plays, hosting a monthly show in Berlin and touring internationally. He is known best for his theatrically gripping acts, and chameleon-like transformations.

Participants will be asked to prepare a mood-board of inspiration and a loose concept before beginning. For those interested in a deeper dive, Alexander will be teaching two Drag Makeup Workshops at the Weißenburg Queer Communiy Center in Stuttgart on the 10th and 11th (Masterclass and Beginner 101).