The new queens come to their very first Drag School class and meet other men who also dream of becoming fabulous queens.
For many of the new queens, this week's exercise will be the very first time they've ever tried on and performed in heels.
The Queens perform for each other to get comfortable being on stage. Some shine and some have a long way to go as they create the acts for their upcoming public show.
The Queens get real and share personal stories that have shaped the people they are.
The Queens reflect on Drag School and the journey that has brought them to a public drag show that surprises its audience with its raw emotional edge.
A new cast of drag kings, queens, monarchs and things begin crafting their personal stories into a stage show by asking themselves, 'What have I survived, and how did I survive it?'
Psychotherapist Leon Silvers joins the cast to explore the therapeutic aspects of drag.
Theatre Director Tracey Erin Smith asks the drag artists to explore aspects of themselves and put them on theatrical steroids in an exercise called The Exaggerated Self.
The drag artists are asked to share part of their story onstage and lip sync for the very first time.
It's make-up and hair day on Drag Heals and the cast is joined by seasoned pros Kosta and Flare to hone their looks.
Drag costume designer Leelando offers tips and tricks for the Drag Heals cast as they start to shape their costumes and props for their stage show.
The eldest cast member, Brian, offers a reflective look at his life and LGBTQ history and progress and how diversity and inclusion are more important than ever.
Choreographer Jeff Dimitrios joins theatre director Tracey Erin Smith in coaching the drag artists in fine tuning their performances before the tech and dress rehearsal as the live performances draw closer.
With opening night on the horizon, the Drag Heals cast has an adrenaline filled tech and dress rehearsal but all does not go according to plan.
With sold out performances the cast of Drag Heals brings their personal stories to the stage and brings the audience to its feet.
Lucy Flawless from season 1 visits to mentor the fresh crop by sharing tips and tricks on how the series impacted their lives and how to thrive as a drag artist in Canada and beyond.
It's time for some professional help from a choreographer who helps the cast make a final number for the show. Tracey coaches stage presence and passion until an unexpected visitor stops the show in its tracks.
The show in front of a live audience is just one day away. Pressure mounts to learn lines, choreography and cost shaky confidence. The cast runs through a tech and final dress rehearsal.
Nerves are high and so is the energy as an audience of friends and family watch the drag artists bare their should and show off the new skills they've learned live, on stage, without a net.
A new group of Kings, Queens, and Monarchs begin crafting their personal stories into a stage show by asking themselves, "What was a pivotal moment in my life and how did I change because of it?" Tracey Erin Smith spends time with her mom, Jodi in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
The drag artists explore aspects of their inner most selves; the good, the bad and the ugly and put them all on 'theatrical steroids' in an emotionally powerful exercise called, The Exaggerated Self. Isaiah enjoys time with his drag family in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Designer Lucinda Miu drops by with a challenge - to create a runway-ready look using only crafting supplies. Our drag artists have fun with the challenge. Jerico gets a confidence boost from his agent and through a costume fitting with his designer.
Tracey asks the drag artists to share part of their story on stage for their peers in a song or lip-synch for the very first time. Tracey gives the drag artists feedback on their performances. Callan spends time with a friend and discovers new personal strength in their story-telling.
Tracey works one-on-one with the drag artists on story-crafting. The drag artists get to connect and have fun creating and sharing their stories in Tracey's engaging exercise. Dev dives into the past and struggles to decide which story to share.
It's time for some professional help from choreographer Steven Chau who helps the cast make a final number for the show. Anthony dances as fast as he can to pull his final show together - meeting with his choreographers Justin and Nick and fashion designer Denisha.
The show in front of a live audience is just one day away. Pressure mounts to learn lines, choreography and cost shaky confidence. The cast runs through a tech and final dress rehearsal. Tracey returns to Birchdale, Nova Scotia for a visit with her partner and fellow theatre director, Sarah Garton Stanley.
Nerves are high and so is the energy as an audience of friends, family, and allies watch the drag artists bare their shoulders and show off the new skills they've learned live, on stage, without a net. It's showtime and our drag artists are ready.
