Audition Instructions
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Thank you for your interest in auditioning for King of Drag! We’re excited to review your application and celebrate your unique expression of drag and what it means to you. We welcome individuals of all ages, ethnicities, gender identities, and styles of drag. Share as much as you’re comfortable with—we want to get to know the real you!
KING OF DRAG is the world’s first drag king competition series. This groundbreaking new series, exclusively featuring drag king performers, will expansively represent drag while promoting inclusion, authentic self-expression, and diverse gender identities including trans masc, cisgender women, non-binary and more.
Important note: If you are cast, some of this material may be used in the show.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE: JANUARY 5th, 2025. Please submit ASAP.
FILMING INSTRUCTIONS:
FRAMING THE SHOT: Refer to framing examples below for how to set up your video.
LIGHTING: Frontal lighting is always preferred and/or natural light. If using a ring light, not too bright. Make sure no windows are behind you.
LOCATION: Film at home or somewhere that is meaningful to you. Feel free to embrace your environment. No need to make a home studio. Be creative - you are an artist. The most important thing is you are having fun and feeling good! Avoid filming outdoors so the audio isn’t compromised.
WARDROBE: PLEASE AVOID WEARING ANY NAME BRANDS WHERE THE LOGO IS VISIBLE.
AUDIO: Avoid noisy areas with lots of background noise. (i.e. air conditioners, fans, leaf blowers, etc.) We need to hear what you are saying.
Phone/camera Framing Guide: Ensure the Phone or camera is in landscape orientation, not portrait!
CENTER YOURSELF FROM THE WAIST TO THE TOP OF YOUR HEAD SO WE CAN SEE YOU CLEARLY.
AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS:
Submit 5 photos of your TOP drag looks you’ve done in the past (i.e close up, full body, selfies). These can be your favorite, wild, raunchy, classy, ridiculous etc. No look is too much! Please share photos that help us get to know your drag style, aesthetic, range, creativity and skill.
Please film the following video OUT of drag. Wear clothes that express your style and sense of self, and share openly, we want to get to know you! Slate your name (chosen), age, where you are based, and your drag name and pronouns (in and out of drag). Share with us some of the following- where you grew up, what brought you into drag, what has your drag journey been like, what you love about drag, and how has your community responded to your drag. (Max 5 minutes)
Please film the following video IN DRAG. Introduce us to your drag persona! Tell us who you are, what are the things we HAVE to know about you. This can be improv, a monologue or you can turn this into a bit/skit. if you always use certain props or have any special skills feel free to incorporate them (i.e-juggling, circus, stand up, flair bartending, instruments, gymnastics etc) . (Max 4 minutes)
Please submit a drag reel or previous footage of you performing in drag. It's okay if this content was filmed on a phone, or if it’s not the perfect angle/distance/quality etc. we want to see some of your professional work. (max 3 minutes)
Please film yourself lipsyncing to a song or medley (2 minutes max). Show us what you got! Incorporate your skills and let us get to know your persona and drag essence through this number. You can film in your home environment. Get creative, we are rooting for you!
(Note: This will not be shared publicly so music licensing does not apply here.)Please submit a resume with your work in DRAG. If relevant please include other performing experience (i.e comedy, standup, sketch, dance, circus or any special skills that may be relevant.)
We can’t wait to meet you and experience your drag! Selected talent will be notified during the first two weeks of January and invited to a final callback. If you don’t receive a callback this time, we encourage you to audition for Season 2 next year—you’re always welcome to try again!