Artemis Chase

Change of Plans!

noreply@blogger.com (Artemis Chase) — Wed, 25 Dec 2013 02:08:00 +0000

Ok, so it has been brought to my attention my multiple people that blogging is soooo last decade! And I'm realizing that I kind of tend to agree. So I'm kicking the blog to the curb and am going to focus on all things social media. So link up with me for all the fun!

Facebook - www.facebook.com/artemischase

Twitter - @ArtemisChase https://twitter.com/ArtemisChase

Instagram - http://instagram.com/artemischase

I'm baaaaaack!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Artemis Chase) — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 21:27:00 +0000

Hello Darlings!

I'm sure this won't be news to most of you who are friends with me on Facebook. But after taking the last two years off to focus on other parts of my life, this queen has finally come back!

The past two years have been wonderful and something I really needed! I was able to focus on other parts of my life and do manly things like grow a beard. ((sigh)) I miss my beard already!

But during that time I came to the realization that of everything I have ever done in my life the thing that has brought me the most joy has been getting up on stage and entertaining all of you! So here we go again!

And I'm not just bringing Artemis back. I'm bringing her back BIG! This is not just a comeback, it's going to be a reinvention! To kick things off I am taking part in a competition to join the cast of The Superstar Divas Show at CC Slaughters. Then December 27th I'm performing alongside the fabulous Jinkx Monsoon and Ben de la Creme! And then things will really start rolling in January as I join the Caravan of Glam for a traveling tour around the state of Oregon with shows in Portland, Salem, Eugene, Ashland and Bend! (And those are just the things I'm allowed to announce so far...)

There will be no half-assing it this time around! There is no plan B! I am back to do drag for a living full time and that is what is happening!

I will have new pictures and videos up soon and in the mean time....OMG they just announced the new Rupaul's Drag Race cast!!! So I've got some intro videos to watch and then you know we are gonna have to dish!

Much Love and Kisses!!!

---Artemis.

Peep Show Featuring Pandora Boxx!

noreply@blogger.com (Artemis Chase) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:16:00 +0000

Hey Darlings!

This coming Tuesday is a very special edition of Peep Show featuring the always fabulous Pandora Boxx!!! This is going to be the most amazing show I have been a part of since moving back to Portland! You do NOT want to miss it!

Just Out Article About Portland's New Drag Scene!

noreply@blogger.com (Artemis Chase) — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 16:37:00 +0000

Hey Darlings!

Just Out published an article about the new drag scene of Portland! It is an absolutely fabulous article that really expresses what is going on with drag in this city! Check it out at http://www.justout.com/arts.aspx?id=239

I've been working tirelessly ever since moving back to Portland to make the drag/nightlife scene here more entertaining and things are finally taking off! Just be forewarned everyone...this is only the beginning! So practice your power naps and get your steel liver transplants, because there's going to be a lot more incredible nightlife heading your way!

June Peep Show!

noreply@blogger.com (Artemis Chase) — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 17:22:00 +0000

WOW! WOW! WOW! That's about all I can say about Peep Show this past Tuesday! Last month was brilliant with Sherry Vine and Joey Arias! But this month we featured 100% local Portland talent and they truly blew me away! It was one of those rare shows that just seemed magical to me and will forever be one I will remember and hold dear to my heart!

I opened the evening with a parody of "Poker Face" by Lady Gaga called "Outer Space" where it claims that Gaga is an alien. Many thanks to Allison, Kim, and Nichole for ally being in the number with me! You were all brilliant (and gorgeous)!

Sally Ingus Wilder then took to the stage with her rewrite of Shirley Bassey's "Hey Big Spender" done as "Hey Big Boner" complete with deep throating balloons and juggling. The most amazing thing about that number for me is that Sally lip synchs while Allison May sings the song live from off-stage. And let me tell you...that's NOT easy to do!

We got more live vocals right after with Zora Phoenix performing "Hot Child in the City", with a few humorously rewritten lyrics of course!

One of the most exciting surprises for me was seeing the incredibly talented Mona "Sphongledhoops" perform her hoola hoop act! It was truly sensational and I don't know how she pulled it off on our little stage!

Laura Beth and Little Tommy Bang Bang brought us a tribute to Marilyn Monroe's birthday with an adorable rendition of "You Ain't Nothin' But a Houndog" sang live by Laura Beth while Tommy hammed it up on stage as only he can!

Burlesque sensation Sadie LaGuerre gave us a fabulous number set to Goldfrapp and I learned a fabulous new trick of filling a giant balloon with confetti and popping it on stage. Yes girl, yes!

My dear friend Vegas Platinum is leaving Portland in a few weeks, so I had to get her to perform at Peep Show once before she left. And she tore it up like I knew she would with her outstanding "Plastic Surgery Mix"!

After intermission the incredibly talented boys of Burlesquire got the crowd all worked up with their super sexy dancing!

Little Tommy Bang Bang returned to the stage with his lady friend Dixie Cup for a hilarious white trash rendition of "Livin La Vida Loca" that had me laughing from start to finish!

One performer I was absolutely thrilled agreed to be in the show was one of the legendary Sissy Boys, Fannie Mae Darling! She enraptured the crowd as she belted out "Purple Rain"!

Sally Ingus Wilder and I both returned with second numbers. Sally doing her funny as all hell "Party in the USA" and my "Whitney on Crack" number.

And finally we saved what many would call the best for last! Ecstasy Inferno TORE UP the stage with her 4 backup dancers to "Sex Shooter" and a new track by Erika Jayne! Nobody in Portland can touch Ecstasy when it comes to dance numbers and I am so blessed to count her among my many talented friends!

If you would like to see videos from the night check out our brand new youtube page at http://www.youtube.com/user/PeepShowVideos and add the Peep Show Facebook Page to stay up to date on all the latest party news!

Peep Show is a Smashing Success!

noreply@blogger.com (Artemis Chase) — Fri, 07 May 2010 17:53:00 +0000

The time has come for a change in Portland's drag scene! And Tuesday night we began that change with the the incredible kickoff of my new monthly event, Peep Show @ The Red Cap Garage! Opening night we brought in the legendary and epic talents of Sherry Vine and Joey Arias and they truly were phenomenal! Their singing, humor, and even when they were just chatting with the audience took drag to a whole new level! I was incredibly inspired and thankful to be able to have them here!

I kicked off the night with my tribe of cannibal queens for a gruesome yet funny rendition of "Maneater". Many thanks to my backup performers Sally Ingus Wilder, Saturn, and Brandon! It was by far one of the favorite numbers I've done since moving back to Portland!

The second set was opened by the always amazing Ecstasy Inferno with a rousing Missy Elliot mix! Now this was a seven minute number, which usually would have me shaking my head in frustration, but this girl pulled it off! And we will be seeing much more of her in the coming months!

Peep Show will continue to happen on the first Tuesday of every month! We are going to be bringing you the hottest drag talent as well as a mixture of singing, dance, comedy, and so much more! We want to take Portland's nightlife entertainment to an entirely new level and I think we are off to a great start! Plus we are working on bringing you more very special out of town guests in the upcoming months! One hint...think outside the boxx! So make sure to mark your calendars for Tuesday, June 1st for the next installment of Peep Show!

(Photos by Marty Davis, Just Out)

Queen of the Week - Sally Ingus Wilder

noreply@blogger.com (Artemis Chase) — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:44:00 +0000

Name: Sally Ingus Wilder

Age: 26

Location: Portland, OR

Single or taken? I'm a single Sally

What is your drag style like? Being from the Midwest originally, there's definitely a bit of "Minnesota Nice" in my personality. When I perform I tend towards theatrical, choreographed numbers. I love props, magic and special effects! I'm more interested in performance and spectacle than straight up dancing, lip-synching, or pageantry.

How long does it take you to get ready in drag? Around and hour and a half, or 3 PBR tallboys.

Do you have a favorite number you perform? It's too soon to say. I'm working on a more serious piece involving projected home videos of me as a child when I used to secretly dress in drag and videotape myself, which I hope will be tragically hilarious and moving at the same time.

Where can we see you perform? I'm currently loving performing at Miss Thing each month here in Portland, hosted by the legendary Heklina of Trannyshack! I'm also really excited to be performing in the new alternative drag show Artemis is hosting beginning in May!

How did you first get into drag? I've always had an interest in performance, makeup and costume, but never had the right connections growing up in Minneapolis. It wasn't until moving to Portland that I found an encouraging network of friends and professionals. It's here that I met my drag mother Allison May, who has a rich background in theater and loves drag queens more than anything on earth. She really helped me make the leap, and I'm oh so glad she did!

Who have been your biggest inspirations? Traditional drag really does nothing for me. I love anything androgynous, experimental, and spectacular. I'm currently a huge fan of Suppositori Spelling for the rawness of her performances. I love the look of Minneapolis's Kysa Bong. Sissyboy is super inspiring — I love a good gender fuck! I also have a huge crush on Portland performance artist/Sissyboy Kaj-anne Pepper.

What would be your three biggest tips for a new drag queen? Well being a new drag queen myself, that's a tough one, so here's advice I've received that's been really helpful:

1. BE HUMBLE. Your drag persona is one thing, but you personally must always remain humble (thanks Fannie May Darling!)

2. Drag queens are allowed to be filthy as fuck, but do it with just a touch of class… sometimes.

3. Drag is addicting, no one can do it just once!

If you could perform anywhere in the world where would it be and why? I was raised in an evangelical home, and I performed in one of those Christian Hell Houses as a teenager — I played the role of a tortured soul in hell (ha!) and it was really homophobic and horrible. I'd like to go back in full drag, and reach out to all the poor young queer kids and tell them they're beautiful the way they are.

What is something that might surprise us all about you? In addition to my day job as a graphic designer and illustrator, I've been a professional live caricature artist for 8 years, and have drawn over 10,000 faces at all sorts of venues including Theme Parks, County Fairs, and San Francisco Pride. And you thought drag was trashy…

What makeup items could you not live without? Portland diva Poison Waters once said never to spend more than $2 on a pair of lashes, and its true. I'm a regular at the local Mid-K beauty supply store… they've got the goods for cheap! The people at Hollywood Lights here in Portland are really helpful with stage makeup as well.

Do you design any of your clothes, create any of your wigs, etc? My outfits are usually pieced together from thrift stores, things I've made, and borrowed items. My sewing machine is my best friend! I've just started learning to style my own wigs. It's amazing what you can do with a cheap wig, synthetic hair extensions, a can of Aqua Net and a blow dryer!

What has been your all time greatest moment in drag? Winning the March 2010 title in the Miss Thing talent search! I did a lyrically-altered version of "Big Spender", lip-synched to live vocals, swallowed a balloon, and there was a juggler on stage. Besides walking away with the title for that month, it was also my first time on stage in drag, so that would have to be the greatest moment of my young career.

What else should we know about you? Friend me on Facebook and find out!

Queen of the Week - Sonique

noreply@blogger.com (Artemis Chase) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:47:00 +0000

Name: Sonique aka Jason Edwards

Age: 26

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Single or taken? Taken. ( pretty much married)

What is your drag style like? It changes from day to day, I never like to put myself in "a box" but I do enjoy my leather and metal accessories, I love any animal print I like to mix and match , I'm a rocker. :-)

How long does it take you to get ready in drag? It can take me anywhere from 30minutes to 1hour and 30 minutes maybe longer depending on how dramatic I want to be.

Do you have a favorite number you perform? I have a few that I enjoy, recently I have been doing" Te Amor" by Rihanna but my all time favorite would have to be Peaches "Boys wanna be her" or my Catwoman mix that I made a few years back.

Where can we see you perform? I'm pretty much all over Atlanta, GA. Blakes on the Park on Mondays. Shout on 14st on Tuesday. Club Jungle on Wednesdays, The Heretic on Thursdays. and on the weekends I travel around the US on the weekends.

How did you first get into drag? I guess I have always been in drag, I use to get into trouble for wearing my sisters clothes when was a kid, The first time I ever dressed up and went out I was 18 and I went to a gay club, it was awful but I didn't think so then, I didn't really get into performing until I turned 21, so I have been doing it of 5 years.

Who have been your biggest inspirations? I'm inspired by most everyone I meet but I like what i like and I love learning from people. I like the classic movies ,The 80's , super hero chicks, PINK, MADONNA, LADY GAGA, Anime, Rock music, and bright colors and rhinestones.

What would be your three biggest tips for a new drag queen? learn as much as you can because drag is forever full of tricks and shortcuts. Never be afraid to try something. If you have to ask if it looks good, it probably doesn't so take and learn from the critiques'.

If you could perform anywhere in the world where would it be and why? Saturday Night Live because thats where all my favorite singers have performed!!!!

What is something that might surprise us all about you? I'm a transexual and held off on my transitioning to be on Rupaul's Drag Race. It was so hard on me to do that, and I'm glad I did, but I'm a much pleasant person now that I'm back to my transitioning.

What makeup items could you not live without? Lip gloss, Liquid liner, mascara , Full coverage (MAC) ,301 Eye lashes, and clown white.

Do you design any of your clothes, create any of your wigs, etc? I love making costumes, I'm not the best with wigs, but I do add extensions and cut a few pieces every now and again.theres not much I can't do when it comes to drag.

What has been your all time greatest moment in drag? I think seeing myself on TV for the very first time it all seemed like a dream and it has been a blessing. I'm very thankful.

What else should we know about you? I'm a lead singer/rapper in a rock band.

To find out more about Sonique check out her facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1504810189

Blow Pony 3 Year Anniversary Party!

noreply@blogger.com (Artemis Chase) — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:21:00 +0000

Oh my god! Our Blow Pony 3 year anniversary party was INSANE!!! Thank you so much to everyone who came out for the night and to our very special guests, Tammie Brown, Jer Ber Jones, Anna Conda, and Muthachucka!

I haven't gotten many pictures from the night yet, but here are a few I've been able to track down!

Tammie and I on the Portland drag bus pub crawl before Blow Pony!

Part of the drag bus pub crawl crew!

Tammie Brown working the crowd!

Addicted to chips!

Jer Ber Rocking out on stage!

Jer Ber, Tammie, and I having a photo opp!

Queen of the Week - Bianca del Rio

noreply@blogger.com (Artemis Chase) — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:35:00 +0000

Name: Bianca Del Rio

Age: 34

Location: NYC

Single or taken? Single

What is your drag style like? Cartoon, Mod, 60's

How long does it take you to get ready in drag? 45 minutes

Do you have a favorite number you perform? No

Where can we see you perform? All over NYC

How did you first get into drag? By mistake 14 years ago

Who have been your biggest inspirations? Jesus and Oprah

What would be your three biggest tips for a new drag queen? Don't do it!...Kidding! Be true to your art, always.

If you could perform anywhere in the world where would it be and why? Right here in NYC, cause it's the best!

What is something that might surprise us all about you? That I'm a man.

What makeup items could you not live without? Lashes, Black Shadow, and White Liner.

Do you design any of your clothes, create any of your wigs, etc? Yes, all of the above.

What has been your all time greatest moment in drag? Meeting Madonna.

What else should we know about you? That I don't take myself too seriously.

Queen of the Week - Mercedez Munro

noreply@blogger.com (Artemis Chase) — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:04:00 +0000

Name: Mercedez Munro

Age: Timeless

Location: San Francisco, CA

Single or taken? Very Taken

What is your drag style like? Very old school drag. I'm all about looking/feeling pretty.... being classy while perfecting my art of lypsyncing. I like it when it looks like the words are actually coming out of my mouth, as opposed to a queen just lipsyncing a song.

How long does it take you to get ready in drag? I like to take my time, that's for sure. It takes me about 3 hours to paint. I have a lot of boy to transform. :)

Do you have a favorite number you perform? I do. I would have to say my favorite number to perform is, "Airmail Special" by Ella Fitzgerald

Where can we see you perform? I perform all over the city, more specifically: Ginger Snaps' Snapalicious, Mary-go-Round with the amazing talents of Pollo DelMar, Suppositori Spelling and Cookie Dough.

How did you first get into drag? I lost a bet to an old ex-boyfriend of mine, actually. I don't even remember what the bet was but at the time, we were living with a performer who always said I'd be a pretty girl. My ex thought he was being funny by making me do drag; to his surprise... I loved it! My friend painted my face and the rest was history.

Who have been your biggest inspirations? My drag mother, of course. The memory of her is what pushes me to perfect my craft. In addition to her I'd have to say my kids; all of my babies in La Maison de Munro! I can definitely say I'm a very proud house mother. All of them: Paju, Erykah, Taye, Starr, Fame and of course all the boys, have all inspired me more than they know. I want them to be proud of me, just as I am of them..

What would be your three biggest tips for a new drag queen? 1. Concentrate on the style of performer you'd like to be and own it 2. KNOW YOUR WORDS when you lipsync a song. It really IS an art. Some people might say... "Girl, at the end of the day you're just moving your mouth!" but it's more than that... and it's usually the queens that are bad at it, saying it! 3. It's easier to be nice than shady...

If you could perform anywhere in the world where would it be and why? I'd have to say in my partners home country, Germany! I don't think they've been exposed to plus-sized, ebony enchantresses such as myself. :)

What is something that might surprise us all about you? I absolutely detest corn!

What makeup items could you not live without? Items? I'd have to say my entire makeup kit! Each piece contributes to the overall illusion... I couldn't imagine not having any of it at my disposal.

Do you design any of your clothes, create any of your wigs, etc? Yep.. I do design my own clothing. I'm learning to become a better seamstress though.

What has been your all time greatest moment in drag? Winning the Miss Gay San Francisco crown, my first night in drag, after taking a 9 nine year break.

What else should we know about you? I am launching my very first pageant, Miss Triple Crown 2010 and I couldn't be more excited about it. It's April 2nd, 2010, the winner wins $500 in cash, I have a lot of great judges and contestants. Shangela, from RuPaul's Drag Race is our special guest performer, who is an absolute doll! With never putting on a drag pageant before, I am absolutely in awe and amazed at the generosity of the girls participating.... and I LOVE Artemis Chase. :)

Inside My Makeup Box - M.A.C. Shadows

noreply@blogger.com (Artemis Chase) — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:00:00 +0000

When it comes to doing my eyes I probably have about 100 different shadows to choose from in a variety of brands, shades, and textures. But nine times out of ten you are going to find me grabbing for one of my M.A.C. shadows. The color pigments are incredibly rich and really pop on your eyes and they are some of the easiest shadows to blend. I can't stress how important blending your makeup is ladies! Blending can take your face from clown to superstar in just a few quick minutes.

I have accumulated a lot of different M.A.C. colors over the years, but when it really comes down to it, there are 3 that I could not live without!

1. Electric Eel - This is probably the most commonly used eyeshadow color for drag queens everywhere! Electric Eel is one of the most vibrant blues you will ever find! Pretty much any time I am doing a show where I have to change my outfit multiple times I will use Electric Eel as my primary eye color because it goes with almost anything you can wear. It is an absolute must have for any queens makeup box in my opinion!

2. Black Tied - I have used a lot of different black shadows, but my all time favorite is Black Tied! Now you are not going to find queens agreeing on this as much as they do about Electric Eel. In fact you'll probably find queens arguing over what the best black shadow is more than almost anything else in their makeup boxes. I however absolutely love the deep black coverage that Black Tied gives you as well as the subtle sparkle mixed in and use it 99% of the times that I need a black shadow.

3. Pagan - Sadly, Pagan was a limited edition color from the Alexander McQueen collection. I hesitate to even tell you all about it because the world's supply is running short and my stockpile won't last forever. But thankfully this incredible lime green can still be found on ebay for the time being. If I'm not using Electric Eel than I am probably slapping Pagan across my lids.

A few more colors I would never be without are Bronze, Freshwater, Electra, Deep Truth, Plumage and Bitter. But I don't use any of them to the extent I use the first three.

Your eyes are almost always the first thing people will notice when looking at your makeup. So make sure you always give them something worth looking at!

Miss Thing!

noreply@blogger.com (Artemis Chase) — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:02:00 +0000

I am officially proclaiming Miss Thing as the best drag event in all of Portland! Our second show last Wednesday was so incredible even I was surprised! Thank you to everyone who came out to the show, all our performers, and everyone else involved in making this idea become a reality!

The theme was Broadway Babes and we got so many different dimensions of the stage musical! The show kicks off every month with Heklina and all the judges performing. I tore up the stage with my band of cardboard guitar toting hippies to "Jesus Christ Superstar" and we were given hilarious renditions of "My Favorite Things" by Heklina and "Little Girls" from Annie by Jeffrey Darling. Poison Waters wowed us all with a super sexy number (that tragically I can't remember the name of) and Raya Light gave us classic scary Raya complete with decapitated heads! There definitely was a little something for everyone!

But we were all put to shame when last months Miss Thing winner Ecstasy Inferno (who returned to us as a guest judge) took to the stage! Ecstasy put together an incredibly choreographed sequence from Cabaret combining Willkommen and Don't Tell Mama that was almost broadway quality, complete with leading man and four super sexy backup girls! If Ecstasy's performance last month might have been the best thing I had seen since moving to Portland, this performance definitely was! I just heard that Ecstasy has agreed to return to us for a special intermission performance at our upcoming Miss Thing - Ladies of the 80's night, so can't wait to see what she will bring us next!

Finally our contestants took to the stage! We had a crazy time with contestants this time around with 3 of our girls (Saturn, Onyx Valentine, and Vivica Valentine) all having to drop out at the last minute for various reasons. But our three remaining girls were fabulous! Vegas Platinum served us classic glamour with "And I'm Telling You" from Dreamgirls. Bulimianne Rhapsody brought us Cats in a hilarious number complete with 2 almost naked dancers that had the judges drooling. However her attention to costume detailing (complete with little pink kitty asshole) is what had the judges really falling over in their seats! And finally Sally Ingus Wilder (who had never performed in drag before that night) took to the stage with a version of "Big Spender" rewritten as "Big Boner". There was judggling, balloon swallowing, and all sorts of dirty innuendo worked into the number. To top it all off the song was sung live by the incredible Allison May off stage, while Sally lipsynced the number!

Once all the contestants had performed it was time for the judges to deliberate and determine a winner. While we went backstage the fabulous burlesque sensation Sadie LaGuerre gave a rousing performance that sadly I only got to see the last 20 seconds of. But I was told it was fabulous!

Finally the moment was here and we announced the second Miss Thing winner was our first time performer, Sally Ingus Wilder! She will be joining us again next month as one of our guest judges and I can't wait to see what she will bring to the stage!

Next month's contest will be on Wednesday, April 14th and the theme is "Ladies of the 80's". So far confirmed for the show we have Bulimianne Rhapsody, Alexis Campbell Starr, and Vegas Platinum as well as a whole list of other divas I am waiting to hear back from! So make sure to get your tickets in advance because with the success of our last show it is possible we will completely sell out the venue this time around!

Queen of the Week - Paige Turner

noreply@blogger.com (Artemis Chase) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:42:00 +0000

Name: Paige Turner

Age: Beauty is timeless-I play 16-20 on stage.

Location: NYC Baby!

Single or taken? Depends on the night

What is your drag style like?  Girly girly! I love anything crinoline and prom dresses-I wear a lot of fuschia/black and if I could runway for a designer it would be Betsey Johnson!
How long does it take you to get ready in drag?  I can be ready in 40 minutes-it doesn’t take much to transform into the magic.

Do you have a favorite number you perform?   Many! If I had to choose 1- “I’m With You” Avril Lavigne

Where can we see you perform? Bartini Ultralounge on a regular basis and I fill in the holes of some of the other queens around town as needed and let me tell you-those are some big F-in holes!

How did you first get into drag? 1 foot at a time- I was doing a production of “Vampire Lesbians of Sodom” (which made Charles Busch famous) Everyone who saw it was like, you really need to be doing this all the time!

Who have been your biggest inspirations?   Actually I adore Charles Busch and Varla Jean Merman-they are true drag artists and are fabulous actors. I also think 80’s Julie Brown (the white one) rubbed off on me a lot in creating Paige.

What would be your three biggest tips for a new drag queen?    Work hard at your hosting skills-it makes a huge difference! Be a professional-drama can be entertaining, but being easy to work with stands out in a good way! Don’t shop at Forever 21-their return policy sucks!

If you could perform anywhere in the world where would it be and why? I have never performed in P-town! I think the old school queens there would eat me up and I have no problem rollerskating past Hedda Lettuce to attract an audience!

What is something that might surprise us all about you? Hmm, the fact that people sometimes don’t realize I’m in drag and think I’m a real girl and that I can buy off the rack in the jrs dept.

What makeup items could you not live without? My Mac Pressed Powder and my bubblegum lipstick from CVS!

Do you design any of your clothes, create any of your wigs, etc? I create a look based on the material I’m going to perform, the clothes seem to compliment the numbers and there is always a hint of retro thrown in. I also can get a little crazy with a hot glue gun!

What has been your all time greatest moment in drag? I think it was when I realized that people really respond to my character and that the world could definitely use a lot more of Paige Turner! I really do find performing Paige rewarding in many ways and that people always say “I can really tell you love performing, which makes me want to watch you!” That’s the best compliment.

What else should we know about you? If you don’t like drag I encourage you to come see me-my main goal is for the audience to have a great time and to make people laugh, not to mention that I’m gorgeous-I’ve converted a lot of heathens!

Queen of the Week - Artemis Chase

noreply@blogger.com (Artemis Chase) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:44:00 +0000

A couple weeks ago I had someone come up to me and ask why I had never taken the time to sit down and answer my "Queen of the Week" questions about myself. To be honest, I had never even thought about it. So I decided that I would sit down this week and give you all the dish on myself that I have never shared before and hopefully give you all a little more insight into who I am! So here goes...

Name: Artemis Chase

Age: One thing according to my birth certificate, Another according to my plastic surgeon.

Location: Portland, Oregon or anywhere else people want to pay me to go!

Single or taken? Taken by the man of my dreams!

What is your drag style like? Ever changing and evolving, but always comedic in some form. I take on whatever look fits best for the numbers I perform. I like to think of myself as a blank canvas to be taken over by an assortment of characters.

How long does it take you to get ready in drag? I like to give myself 2 hours, because then I can take my time, relax, get into character, take a nap in the middle if I feel like it. But my all time record for doing my face, hair, and getting dressed is 23 minutes.

Do you have a favorite number you perform? I have a whole list of favorites! “Addicted” by Kelly Clarkson where I struggle with my food addictions. “It’s Not Right, But It’s Ok” by Whitney Houston, where I struggle with my cocaine addictions. “It’s Oh So Quiet” by Bjork where I struggle with my love addictions. Wait a minute…..I’m beginning to sense a pattern in my life…

Where can we see you perform? Currently you can see me regularly the 1^st Wednesday of every month at Success @ The Red Cap Garage, the 2^nd Wednesday of every month at Miss Thing @ The Fezz Ballroom, and the 4^th Saturday of every month at Blow Pony @ Rotture! I also try to make guest appearances at a variety of other shows whenever my schedule permits and am working on a number of out of town tour dates with Blow Pony this year!

How did you first get into drag? When I was 18 I used to go to the little underage club here in Portland and all the queens there told me what a pretty girl I would make. So I gave it a try and absolutely loved the treatment I got at the club when I would go out in drag! But it wasn’t until a few years later, after moving to New York City, that I began performing on stage. And that is when Artemis was truly born and the journey that has led me to this point began.

Who have been your biggest inspirations? Lypsinka is my biggest drag idol! Sweetie and Linda Simpson from NYC were the most influential in helping me when I was a young new performer. Heklina of Trannyshack fame in San Francisco was a big inspiration in a business sense. Other queens that have provided great inspiration to me over the years have been Hedda Lettuce, Varla Jean Merman, Jackie Beat, Justin Bond, Charles Busch, Sherry Vine, Peaches Christ, and my most recent inspiration, Pandora Boxx. And anyone who treats drag as pure comedic entertainment can be added to this list for me!

What would be your three biggest tips for a new drag queen?

1. Don’t take yourself too seriously! We are men in women’s clothing. Lighten up a bit and laugh at yourself.

2. Work HARD! If you want to succeed as a professional drag queen it takes a lot of hard work and practice practice practice! You don’t become a truly fabulous entertainer overnight.

3. Remember that it takes far more than a gorgeous look to be a true queen! Make sure you develop a fun personality, practice your hosting skills, learn how to successfully promote and organize events, and most importantly in my book…make sure you can entertain a crowd all by yourself, whatever it is that you do!

If you could perform anywhere in the world where would it be and why? I have a nightclub that I have built in my mind. It has a massive stage with every lighting effect I could ever want, trap doors in the stage floor, swings that descend from the ceiling, and an audience so enraptured by the show that nobody wants to move. Basically every little thing I need for every fantastic over the top number I’ve conjured up in my head over the years. Building and performing on THAT stage would be the ultimate dream of a lifetime!

What is something that might surprise us all about you? When I am not out tearing up stages around Portland, I am actually a totally domestic housewife. I kid you not. I cook dinner almost every night and am a goddess of baking! If you ever get the chance to come by and try a slice of one of my pies you will experience a little piece of heaven.

What makeup items could you not live without? Kryolan TV Paint Stick (there is no better foundation in my opinion), MAC eyeshadow in “electric eel” and “black tide”, and Loreal true match color blush. But even more important than any of my makeup items are my makeup remover pads, so that I can get my face off before driving home after a show!

Do you design any of your clothes, create any of your wigs, etc? About a year ago I set out on a mission to become a fully self sufficient queen. I bought a sewing maching and have begun learning to sew and I have started styling some of my own wigs. I still have many things to learn, but I am headed in the right direction. I also mix all of my own music tracks when I want things changed and edit all of my own video footage.

What has been your all time greatest moment in drag? Oh wow…that’s a really hard question I’ve been making all these queens answer. I’ve had so many amazing moments over the years it’s nearly impossible to pick just one. But I am going to say the one and only time that I won Starsearch @ Barracuda in NYC by cutting all my real hair off on stage. It was not my greatest performance by any means, nor was it a fabulous look. To be honest, at that point I was still a pretty tragic little queen. But it was the defining moment for me that my ideas as an entertainer had some validity. I truly realized at that moment, that if I worked hard enough, I could become someone amazing! I had so many hopes and dreams back then and it is an absolutely incredible feeling to look back now and realize how many of them have come true! I can guarantee that nobody in that bar that night would have guessed I would go on to become the queen that I am today. So it just goes to show that if you believe in yourself enough and are willing to put in the time, energy, and hard work, you can become whoever you want to be!

What else should we know about you? Aside from all the fun parties and fabulous events I get to be a part of, I have a genuine wish to use the influence I have gained as an entertainer to help others! I have a passion for working with organizations that help disadvantaged youth/runaways/street kids as well as a variety of HIV/AIDS related charities. I plan on volunteering with Camp Starlight beginning this year, which is an incredible summer camp for children infected and affected by HIV. I believe that when you have been blessed in life that it is incredibly important to give back to others in whatever way you can!

The Drag Directory!

noreply@blogger.com (Artemis Chase) — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:13:00 +0000

If you love drag queens there is a brand new site to check out called The Drag Directory! They are working on listing all the hottest drag entertainers around the world into an easy to navigate directory! You can get info on all the fabulous queens, dates for their shows, watch videos, and find out how to get in contact with them if you're interested in booking them!

They are in the early stages of development, but I think they are doing a fabulous job at putting together the site! They are still working on getting more queens from around the country on there, so if you know any great performers in your area, send them to the site to get set up with their own free profile.

And finally, they have a ratings/voting system on the site to determine who the highest rated queens are. So if any of you wouldn't mind stopping by my page at http://www.thedragdirectory.com/artemis and giving me a 5 star rating that would be absolutely delightful! 40 more votes and I'll be listed in the top 10 on the sites front page!

Miss Thing - Broadway Babes!

noreply@blogger.com (Artemis Chase) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:21:00 +0000

I wanted to remind everyone that next Wednesday, March 10th is the second Miss Thing talent search hosted by the one and only Heklina! The theme is Broadway Babes and we have an ever so fabulous lineup for you all! You are going to get numbers ranging from classic Broadway to the craziest reinterpretations you have ever seen!

This months contestants are Vivica Valentine, Saturn, Bulimianne Rhapsody, Onyx Valentine, and Sally Ingus Wilder!

Plus fabulous performances by your panel of celebrity judges including Raya Light (former Miss Trannyshack from San Francisco), Jeffrey Darling (of Sissy Boy fame), Poison Waters (all around diva of Portand), Exstasy Inferno (last months Miss Thing winner), and of course yours truly Artemis Chase!

Tickets are $10 at the door, but you can get them for only $5 if you pre-order them at TicketWeb!

Miss Thing @ The Fez Ballroom
316 SW 11th St., Portland
Wed, March 10th.
Doors at 9pm, Showtime at 10pm.

Inside My Makeup Box!

noreply@blogger.com (Artemis Chase) — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:13:00 +0000

I get asked all the time to share my makeup tips and tricks, what kind of products I use and where I get them. So I have decided to start a segment on here where I will share a different product I couldn't live without each week!

So to kick things off we'll start with the most basic thing in my makeup box...my foundation! I have used a lot of different foundations over the years. I started out in my early days with plain old Covergirl and Loreal sticks, eventually moving on to MAC Studio Tech, then switching to MAC studio stick. And I've had very brief affairs with an array of other sticks, cremes, and mousse based foundations.

But about 3 years ago that all changed! I met the foundation that I would form a committed relationship with! The one and only Kryolan TV Paint Stick!

Kryolan is a professional makeup line used primarily for Television and Theatre, which makes it's products ideal for drag queens! The Paint Stick gives you the best coverage I have ever gotten from any foundation, yet is still creamy and incredibly easy to blend! And they carry the stick in over 120 different shades to match every skin tone. You can see the entire range of colors here.

I use three different colors to do my face. I begin with 2w to cover my entire face, then use 5w to contour my cheeks, nose, and forehead edges, followed by blending in TV white to highlight my cheekbones, center of forehead, bridge of my nose, upper lip, and beneath my lower lip.

Once everything is in place I set my face with Kryolan's translucent setting powder and my skin looks flawless! My face is then set for the entire night and I never have to reapply!

The only place to get Kryolan products in person is at their showroom in San Francisco, but there are plenty of options to order them online for those of us who don't live there. I personally order my sticks from Glamour Supply because the site is ran by a friend of mine and I get the products very fast! However they only carry a limited amount of colors, so if they don't have the color you need another site I have used is FX Supply. They carry the entire range of colors.

Queen of the Week - Bebe Sweetbriar

noreply@blogger.com (Artemis Chase) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:17:00 +0000

Name: BeBe Sweetbriar

Age: Older Than Some, but Wiser Than Most

Location: San Francisco

Single or taken? So single, but definitely not lonely

What is your drag style like? That's a tough question, because I think of drag as a expression of self that can't be duplicated. I have embodied a lot of different personas, I think, in my drag presentation that I perfer to label it BeBe's style.

How long does it take you to get ready in drag? That depends on how much time I have. Lol. Honey, I have gotten ready enroute to a gig on Muni...LOL. No, it is an hour and half process most nights.

Do you have a favorite number you perform? Well, I am a live singing queen, so my numbers are more directed to the songs I can sing rather than the ones I most definitely would love to dramatically interrupt. But, I think my favorite song to sing for an audience is "And I Am Telling You" from Dreamgirls. I have been told seeing a skinny bitch sang a big girl song in the way I do has made them a little aww struck.

Where can we see you perform? Well, I am in San Francisco and regularly perform at the Mix, Marlena's, Divas and Lookout. With a dance single out called "Save Me", I have booked all over for dance/club parties, including Gay Days and Southern Decadence. Then I reguarly host weekly events at Club Trigger and Harvey's. Monday nights are my only free night to myself generally.

How did you first get into drag? It all began in my church....really! A fundraising musical production at my church where I played a drag character.

Who have been your biggest inspirations? Well, RuPaul has been the inspiration of most drag queens with aspirations, me included. But I also have been inspired by the philanthropy of Sister Roma of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, the artistry of Juanita More and the House of More, and the business sense of Heklina of Trannyshack.

What would be your three biggest tips for a new drag queen?
1. Be You
2. Be Fearless
3. Be Committed

If you could perform anywhere in the world where would it be and why? Well, I am on my way to London this Spring and it has definitely been one of my places on my wish list, but, i think Sydney Australia is my number one place. Primarily because drag as a performance art there definitely fits what I do. Female impersonation is very widely accepted and appreciated there.

What is something that might surprise us all about you? I am a natural parent of two daughters! My two most proudest accomplishments.

What makeup items could you not live without? Liquid eyeliner and mousse foundation

Do you design any of your clothes, create any of your wigs, etc? No, I do not. I am pretty much a costume store and off the rack girl. I am a size 4 which makes short dresses easy to find, but with my long legs, full-length gowns can be a bitch to find.

What has been your all time greatest moment in drag? I have had several, and none around perfroming. Meeting and interviewing the likes of RuPaul, Lady Gaga, Sean Puffy Combs, Jennifer Holliday, and Dustin Lance Black have been highlights that have set me on my course to host my own talk show, which I kick-off soon on webtv channel the Rainbow Channel.

What else should we know about you? I am all about community, and the drag community is a great one, a sorority, that has been great to be apart of. But I reach out to my sisters to say that energy is by far better spent sharing with your fellow queens and growing with them, than trying to tear them down.

Queen of the Week - Sherry Vine

noreply@blogger.com (Artemis Chase) — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:45:00 +0000

Name: Sherry Vine

Age: Blonde

Location: NYC

Single or taken? Taken

What is your drag style like? Las Vegas Barbie on crack!

How long does it take you to get ready in drag? I like to have 90 minutes, no rushing, but if it's a photo shoot or special event 2-3 hours. Girl that's a lot of paint!

Do you have a favorite number you perform? For comedy Sherrylicious (to the tune of Fergilicious) and for drama - Kiss Of The Spiderwoman.

Where can we see you perform? Sunday "The Sherry Vine Show" at Barracuda; Monday DJing at "Big SexyLand" @ eastern bloc and Wednesday "The Blonde Leading The Blonde" with Epiphany at Vlada. I also perform all over the States and Europe so check my schedule at www.SherryVine.com

How did you first get into drag? It was for a school project when I was studying theatre and something clicked. It turned into a career and I have been blessed!

Who have been your biggest inspirations? So many... I draw inspiration from so many different people and things... but Debbie Harry for sure! Joey Arias, Jackie Beat, Justin Bond to name a few.

What would be your three biggest tips for a new drag queen? 1. Find your own style! 2. Develop a talent that sets you apart from everyone else - be special! 3. get the money first!

If you could perform anywhere in the world where would it be and why? I've been so lucky to have performed all over the world but I would love to do a big old school gorgeous show with costumes and dancers at Carnegie Hall.

What is something that might surprise us all about you? Total fx nerd! Live for big splashy fx movies! I read a lot. And I'm actually a nice person who works hard staying normal and down to earth.

What makeup items could you not live without? Big eyelashes and ultra bright lip gloss!

Do you design any of your clothes, create any of your wigs, etc? I am not artsy craftsy at all!! Thank goddess I have friends who do my outfits and wigs. I am always tearing pages out of magazines with ideas and then we make it "sherry vine". lol

What has been your all time greatest moment in drag? Girl, I wouldn't know where to start!! Performing with Madonna on MTV was a highlight for sure.

What else should we know about you? I'll tell you anything you want - just ask!! MEOW!!

Miss Thing - Pop Tarts Night

noreply@blogger.com (Artemis Chase) — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:11:00 +0000

I can not express how thrilled I was when I found out that Heklina was going to be bringing a new monthly drag event to Portland! I instantly knew I wanted to be involved, so was even more ecstatic when she asked me to come on board as a co-producer and permanent judge for the show!

We had our first competition this Wednesday and it was fucking incredible! These girls brought it! As I was booking contestants I tried to stress to the girls that this show is the big time. Anything short of their best would not be acceptable. And they listened and delivered!

Our first show's winner is the truly divalicious Ecstacy Inferno! She pounded that stage with her dance moves and four backup dancers to Whitney Houston's "Million Dollar Bill" and it truly was one of the best (if not the best) drag number I have seen since moving to Portland! Congratulations Ecstacy! I can't wait to see what she puts together for the finale show in November!

Next months theme is "Broadway Babes" and I can't wait to see what all the girls will pull out for this one. What I can promise is that it is going to be a bigger show with more fabulous divas for your entertainment! The bar has been set and you can expect nothing but the very best Portland has to offer every month at Miss Thing!

Miss Thing @ The Fez Ballroom

noreply@blogger.com (Artemis Chase) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:08:00 +0000

I just wanted to send out a reminder to everyone that tomorrow is the kickoff of Miss Thing @ The Fez Ballroom hosted by the legendary Heklina from Trannyshack! Tickets will be $10 at the door, but if you pre-order them today you can get them for only $5 at Ticketweb!

This is going to be a fabulous night! I am helping to co-produce the event and will be one of the judges. Hope to see lots of you there!

Queen of the Week - Ginger Sexton

noreply@blogger.com (Artemis Chase) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:57:00 +0000

Name: Ginger Sexton or Briceson Ducharme

Age: 28

Location: D-town baby ( Denver, CO)

Single or taken? Engaged, so I guess that means taken. Sorry Boys!

What is your drag style like? Depends on what mood I'm in. My favorite is a very classic Veronica Lake style. I adore old Hollywood, and glad to see it in current day and time!

How long does it take you to get ready in drag? Again depends on my mood. If I'm doing Celine Dion for a character it usually takes me and hour and a half, or if I'm going crazy with the makeup it can take me up to 4 hours.

Do you have a favorite number you perform? I have a few, but most times I pick a song for its lyrics and memories that I have had with the song. I really love to perform Bad Romance right now, as it speaks to my soul and to others. I also LOVE to perform Vogue in my replica Madonna dress. And then again I LOVE LOVE LOVE any Pink song on earth. She and Gaga are my inspirations!

Where can we see you perform? I perform every Sunday at Charlies Denver in a cast called VIVID. I also perform at Hamburger Marys in a cast called CIRCUS, and I perform at Tracks Denver in Drama Drag with Nina Flowers.

How did you first get into drag? Well it was my 14th birthday. My best friend Emily had been "gay-dumacting" me, you know like education for a non knowing gay boy, and shown me movies such as Priscilla, and Too Wong Foo. I was astounded. So on my 14th b-day she dressed me up in camp drag and I loved it. I later got kicked out of the house and then moved in with my then bf. He took me to Tracks 2000 where I saw my first "live" drag queens. I was so excited and nervous I almost wet my tights. I then was told I was beautiful and should run for a pageant, so that's what I did, and thankfully won.

Who have been your biggest inspirations? Madonna, Lady Gaga, Pink, Carrie Underwood, Mariah Carey, Fergie, Britney Spears, Christina Aguliera, RuPaul.

What would be your three biggest tips for a new drag queen?
1. You don't need someones last name to make you more fabulous. Houses in drag are awesome to be in, but remember you create your own destiny, and your own character.
2. Make sure you go to MAC and get color matched, a girl with the wrong color foundation is not a pretty sight.
3. Just because you are fierce doesn't mean you can be a bitch to everyone on earth. The most loved people on earth have a heart, and are confident, not raging bitches. Be true to who you are no matter what things happen in your career.

If you could perform anywhere in the world where would it be and why? The White House. I want to perform there because then you know you have made your setting stone in life. To perform for the man in charge is an honor no matter who you are, or where you come from, and to be the first queen to do so, would be an amazing history breaking moment!

What is something that might surprise us all about you? That I am deathly afraid of birds!!! So NO you will NEVER see me in a Ginger meets Big Bird take on drag! :)

What makeup items could you not live without? Everything MAC!

Do you design any of your clothes, create any of your wigs, etc? I am trying to learn more of the thing you call sewing, and making more of my costumes, but I have already killed two sewing machines, so I need a mentor on that one... As far as wigs, I love making my look with hair, so I always custom my hair to fit my mood/character.

What has been your all time greatest moment in drag? My Step down from being Miss Gay Pride Colorado. My mother had not been to any shows, or any of the pageants that I had participated in. She had just gotten out of the hospital after getting in a motorcycle accident, and she surprised me on my step down song by showing up and walking on crutches down the isle to tip me for my final performance. That is priceless and one thing I will never forget.

What else should we know about you? I am a strong minded person who will fight for things I believe in. I am part of the Colorado edition of the NOH8 campaign, and will fight until it is legal for me to marry the man that I love. I also am an advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness, and as a positive person myself I have and will continue to create shows that will raise money for those who are less fortunate than I.

Queen of the Week - Sabel Scities

noreply@blogger.com (Artemis Chase) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:58:00 +0000

Name: Timothy Byars AKA Sabel Scities

Age: 22

Location: Portland, Or/Vancouver, Wa

Single or taken? Single

What is your drag style like? Eclectic, i guess haha. You never know what to expect, one minute I am dancing the house down, then I may come out in a Broadway number, switch to Country, and maybe a drag staple or torch song. I'm the kinda girl who likes to find a way to reach everyone present and make sure they at least have one moment of, "OMG, I LOVE this song!" My friend Vegas says, "Dancing diva riding on the fuzzy line between MGA and USofA"

How long does it take you to get ready in drag? It really depends, I try to always allow myself no less than an hour and a half, but we all have our days where a 20 min face has gotta do.

Do you have a favorite number you perform? Currently one of my faves is "When Love Takes Over" but I'm such a music fanatic that I couldn't really pick just one song. But any mix I make with Sweet Pussy Pauline makes me very happy, lol.

Where can we see you perform? I am currently performing Thurs-Sat at The Embers Ave here in Portland. I try to get out as often as possible to other events to mingle with different types of people and crowds. I'm a little bit addicted to the social aspect of what I do, haha.

How did you first get into drag? I have been on stage as long as I can remember. Any chance to sing, dance, or act draws me in . . . I began performing at Embers as a guy, which at the time was like a karaoke break between the queens, and one weekend I decided I wanted to give face a try. My first song was supposed to be "Take It Back" by Reba, to my horror, the wrong track played and I did "Poses" by Rufus Wainwright. Thank heavens it is my favorite song in the world so I pulled it off well enough for my experience at the time haha. The early memories are very tragic memories of Sabel. I owe so much to the queens here who have inspired me and drove me to never settle for 'good' or 'well done' . . . she was only here a short time, but Dakota St James was a huge part in my discovery of drag outside of Portland and into international pageantry.

Who have been your biggest inspirations? Locally: my drag mother Jersey, Vegas Platinum, Topaz Crawford, Poison Waters, and Bolivia Charmichaels. Around the country: Aurora Sexton, Catia Lee Love, Jackie Beat, Layla Larue, Nova Starr, Alyssa Edwards, India Ferrah, Porsche . . . the list goes on, but those are the first ones to mind.

What would be your three biggest tips for a new drag queen? 1) Open your mind!!! Find ways to constantly surprise everyone, including yourself. 2) Never forget, we do this because we LOVE it. When it becomes a pain or a thorn in your side instead of something you look forward to every time, take a break! 3) Never refuse advice. Take what you like and apply it and gently set the rest aside in case you need it later! . . . and if I may ad a 4th? 4) Remember who you are and where you come from. You may be more talented in one area, but you are "better" than no one. Stay grounded and show love to everyone everywhere you go. Be the life of the party and make sure you say hi to everyone in the room. You never know if you might be the one to make their night!

If you could perform anywhere in the world where would it be and why? I'm dying to move to New York. My plan is to go in April!

What is something that might surprise us all about you? Tim is very very shy, and hates going to gay bars lol. If I ever do go, I generally find a friend or hide in a corner with my drink and people watch. Anyone who has seen Sabel out, knows she is quite the opposite. She may not know anyone, but it won't stop her from meeting everyone she sees and making new friends. Tim just enjoys the natural flow.

What makeup items could you not live without? Lashes, clown white cream, pretty pink, my brushes, and black, white, and brown . . . maybe some pink or red lol . . . and yellow . . . and orange lol

Do you design any of your clothes, create any of your wigs, etc? Lately I've had some time to come to an understanding with my sewing machine and made a few things I'm very happy with. Wigs, i generally stay away from when it comes to styling. I have very talented friends who know exactly what to do. I have a lot of fun making the mixes I use. Still learning!

What has been your all time greatest moment in drag? So far I have to say winning the Portland version of RuPauls drag race and winning the trip to NY . . . if I hadn't won the contest and the trip, I wouldn't have the passion to up and move myself to the other side of the country and take on a new adventure! It was a huge blessing.

What else should we know about you? I am an open book. I love meeting new people and learning about different walks of life. I love living . . .not just existing, but LIVING. Making every day and every experience count for something. And you should also know, since I was 5 all I have wanted to be is famous . . . I've finished everything I have started to do, this will be no different!

Queen of the Week - Sweetie

noreply@blogger.com (Artemis Chase) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:22:00 +0000

Name: SWEETIE

Age: Stevie Nicks put it best in Gold Dust Woman....."Rock on Ancient Queen".......

Location: New York City

Single or taken? I wish I could answer that with a definitive answer. It's complicated.....

What is your drag style like? I fluctuate. I'm somewhere between Earth Mother and Red Hot Momma.

How long does it take you to get ready in drag? For a show or appearance 2 hours. Thats from getting into the shower to walking out the door.

Do you have a favorite number you perform? As old school as it sounds, I love Bette Midlers medley of The Rolling Stones "You Can't Always Get What You Want" into Dylan's "I Shall Be Released". It's kind of my signature.

Where can we see you perform? I am thrilled to announce that I am part of a brand new drag theater company called Shim Mamsir Productions. It's with Bianca DelRio, Mimi Imfurst, Bianca Leigh, Lavinia Co-Op and Dallas Dubois. We will be doing monthly productions beginning in February. Really wild, wacky, imaginative stuff. I am not in the clubs as much as I used to be. I do a ton of special events and have been doing some travelling with a documentary film I am the subject of called Charmed Life.

How did you first get into drag? It was completely organic. I was probably just old enough to walk and I got into my mothers heels. Add a bath towel for long Cher hair and whatever make up was in the vanity cabinet and Sweetie was born.

Who have been your biggest inspirations? I get inspiration from so many people and things. I really couldn't give you a biggest. I am inspired by integrity, creativity, courage......and a killer look will always leave me inspired.

What would be your three biggest tips for a new drag queen? When you fist begin performing, choose a song that you LOVED when you were growing up. It's already in your soul. Just let it out for the audience to love as much as you do. I would also have to say being humble gets you alot further than being a bitch. Last but not least, ALWAYS wear perfume. It makes the drag experience more 3Dimensional.

If you could perform anywhere in the world where would it be and why? Wow, Great question. Probably Radio City Music Hall in the middle of that enormous stage all by myself. I have always LOVED that space. So lush.

What is something that might surprise us all about you? I have never taken a shit in drag. Honest to God.

What makeup items could you not live without? MAC pure pigments in Melon and Rose Gold. A fresh pair of lashes every time I get in drag is kind of a fetish of mine. Tom Ford's Black Orchid perfume. My biggest love is MAC Lady Danger lipstick. It's amazing.

Do you design any of your clothes, create any of your wigs, etc? I have a say in everything I put on my back. I work with great designers who can transpose with their hands what I have in my head. I also have very strong feelings about my hair and work with my hair dresser about concepts.

What has been your all time greatest moment in drag? Drag has afforded a truly amazing life. I don't have a greatest moment. I have had the chance to taste, touch and feels things all over the world that I could have never dreamed of.....all because of drag.

What else should we know about you? I have no gag reflex and can breathe thru my ears.