Quick n’ Dirty Residency & Cabaret 2023
April & May 2023
Bringing together drag, burlesque, and gender mentors with Northern LGBTQ2S+ folks and Indigenous folks, participants created a unique performance video to share at the Quick n' Dirty Cabaret during the 2023 Awaken Festival. Mentors assessed the skill level of participants coming into the residency, then worked in a collaborative manner to create a unique mentorship plan, assisted with finding artistic direction, and provided encouragement along the way to a completed video.
Two "levels" of mentorship were introduced in 2023. "Level 1" gave selected artists an opportunity to create and develop a new/emerging stage persona with a focus on developing basic performance skills including makeup, costume, artistic vision, movement, and self recording skills. "Level 2" was for folks who already have a developed stage persona and are interested on building self-producing and self-promoting skills, including developing media packages and social media presence, and any other goals artists identify for themselves entering the program.
MENTORS: GIN ST. SYN, JOLENE QUEEN SLOAN, OLIVER TWIRL, RAINBOWGLITZ, RUBY SLICKEUR, RUTHE ORDARE
SELECTED ARTISTS: ANDYBOY, BEAU RYDER, DADDY SUPREME, DAISY PECK, DANNY CALIFORNIA, DEELS VILLAINESS, MASSIMO, MISS AMISK, MIXENCE GOLD, PHEONIX, RiKKiTiTs, SALLY SEASHELLS, THRISTIE ALLY
APRIL 2ND-MAY 12TH: RESIDENCY
MAY 12TH: DIGITAL CABARET