My drag journey began in the summer of 2011. I was a small town kid looking for a way to make stronger connections with the queer community in Calgary after moving to the city a year earlier and I stumbled across my first drag show. There was a stripping contest that night, which I thankfully didn’t have the inhibitions to refuse participation in, and my chest-binding, lip-syncing, dancing ass won the cash prize and the attention of a local drag producer. The next month I found myself competing in an amateur drag competition and performing has had it’s hooks in me ever since.

I love getting to perform classic rock numbers or some of the Macklemore numbers that I’ve done as I find they have a fun, cocky energy to them that resonates with my character and dance style. I’m also really proud of the two split drag looks I’ve built for myself as I rarely dabble in femme drag and it can be exciting to challenge myself with different movement styles and make-up. As for a favorite outfit, truly anything rhinestoned by my fabulous partner, Friday Stoner, as they do incredible work and always make me feel on top of the world when I’m wearing something they designed.

DRAG KINGS! DRAG KINGS! DRAG KINGS! I’ve been performing for over 14 years now and at nearly every show I’m a part of I have someone from the audience approach me to let me know that I was their first Drag King experience, and although I’m always flattered to be someone’s first, I want to see the culture shift to where audiences crave and demand the beautiful diversity that comes from hiring Kings, Things, and Monarchs, alongside our Queens. Can you describe a moment that challenged you as a performer? Back in 2011, after winning the amateur drag competition the month prior, my second performance ever was on the Calgary Pride Mainstage. My nerves were running high as I was about to perform for the largest crowd I had ever been in front of when the performer before me, local legend Argentina Hailey, took to the stage with a huge round of applause. She starts her number and the color drained from my face as I realized she was performing the same song I had submitted. As a brand

It’s 2025! Are there artists out there who aren’t feeling at least a little burnt out? In my 14 years of performing, I’ve been through many cycles of burn out and it can sometimes feel like a constant battle to find your equilibrium again. I’m grateful that my passion for drag and for performing has never wavered. There have been times that I‘ve needed to take a step back from performing due to personal losses and life stress, and even times when the world has forced us all to slow down, such as in 2020 when covid shut down much of the live entertainment industry, but I’ve always found myself back on a stage. I’m also blessed with two of the sweetest dogs on earth who remind me to touch the grass and slow down in life as well as an extremely supportive partner that pushes me when I need a push, and holds me when the world becomes overwhelming. It’s okay to slow down and remind yourself why you’re doing what you’re doing so you can get back to the root happiness of

I love a good challenge or show theme to ponder as I create a new look or act. When I’m asked to be a part of a show that focuses on a theme it makes me think outside the box and it gives me a reason to create a look I may have been thinking about for years. It’s sometimes hard for me to feel motivated to create a look if I don’t have a show planned to debut it for, so when producers ask me to be a part of their themed shows it’s great fuel for my creativity. I also gain so much inspiration by watching other people perform, so I try to get out to a variety of different shows to soak in some of the passion that comes through from each performer.

I would love to grow my skills when it comes to making my own costuming. I’ve played around with items and altered things here and there but I’d like to challenge my skills and work on building some full pieces from scratch. It can be hard to find unique and flashy drag looks when you’re the size of a 14 year old boy, so one day I’d like to be able to take the costuming ideas from my head and bring them to reality.

I feel like I’m in my “Dad Era”. I have experienced so much personal fulfillment from adopting drag kids and being a trusted person in the community for less experienced performers to come to when seeking advice. I think community building is vital for drag to continue to thrive as an artform and if I can help someone, whether personally or professionally, I see it as an act of resistance against a culture that teaches us that we need to compete with one another to succeed rather than helping each other up to the top.

One of my main goals over the coming years is to continue growing my dog-inclusive drag show, Sit. Stay, Slay! I love the wholesome chaos of the show and I’ve been focusing on expanding into new towns and cities across Alberta as well as growing partnerships with more local businesses and venues here in Calgary. I love dogs, I love drag, and my advice to others in the community would be to hone in on something unique that you’re passionate about and find the communities that lift you up and support what you stand for.