Here's what some Drag Performance alumni have said...
“Theydy’s facilitation and leadership in the workshop environment is unparalleled. They bring a grounding in principles of social justice and inclusion to ways of learning and doing that open up new possibilities for individual and group expression.
It linked experiences of pushing beyond previous boundaries in thought processes, movement, and skills-building together – like a mental-physical-creativity vertex, where the edges of everything can meet! – as well as the way it created a space to dig so deeply into identity and artistry simultaneously. It is a workshop that fires on ALL cylinders!”
—Ray De Ohh (Fall 2024)
“I always knew drag should play a bigger role in my life and, now that she’s here, I’ve never been more excited to lose the plot!”
—Outta Syte (Fall 2024)
“I would say that this class has helped me think about my drag in a more impactful way and has helped me become more comfortable as a queer person and as a performer.”
—Retro TransPROSEon (Spring 2024)
“Theydy has been an exceptional teacher, champion, and leader. I truly have never felt more comfortable letting go and embracing so many things that I needed to in order to start on my drag journey. Anyone who gets dedicated time and attention from Theydy for their own artistic practice is truly so lucky and I am honored to have had such an amazing mentor.”
—Mr. Sl*t (Spring 2024)
“Theydy creates a rich, nourishing space as a teacher. Their drag classes freshen hope & open worlds of playfulness. They bring genuine care, curiosity and expansive silliness to their students. It is transformative in deep, generative and delightful ways.”
—Alfred B*tchcock (Winter 2024 Virtual)
“Theydy is an incredibly open, supportive, and encouraging voice who knows how to appeal to heart and mind to help participants discover the endless possibility of their drag personas. The love and care that is put into this workshop creates a space for new and experienced drag performers alike to grow and discover invaluable information about who they are. The approach to class is incredibly genuine, safe, and feels like an incubator for creativity. There’s a wonderful mixture of instruction, interactive discussion, practice, and ongoing resources that makes for the perfect balance.”
—Freddie Hercury (Winter 2024 Virtual)
“Theydy is one of many hats and many hearts. This class was a resurrection, awakening, and continuous joyful exploration in a brave, intentional space. I am honored to have had the chance to be in community with Theydy and every special member of my cohort.”
—Lumber Jakked // Glampy (Fall 2023)
“Theydy creates a space for queer people that is nurturing, sacred, and kin building. They have cultivated a rare sense of safety where it is okay to be in active questioning, where the risk of failure is not an obstacle, where you can finally try out the wild ideas you have been hiding in your head for a very long time. They are an incredible facilitator and mentor, and my creative life feels freshly inspired after having taken their class.”
—Feral Thing (Spring 2024)
About the class: “This class was truly transformative, both personally and artistically. I can definitely say it has changed my life!”
About Theydy: “They really know how to keep us engaged as a group while still making us feel seen individually, tended to our fears and insecurities in an encouraging/non patronizing way, and gave us freedom while reeling us in so we could execute our visions.”
—METAL (Fall 2023)
“With Theydy’s expert guidance, our cohort created a supportive, artistic community space that fostered our confidence, creativity, and clarity of vision—in all directions, and with emphasis on the limitless nature of drag. Our culminating performances embodied this limitlessness, and we energized each other as we each were energized.”
—Hot Slop (Winter 2024 Virtual)
“Theydy facilitates with impeccable care and consistency. As a disabled artist, I repeatedly appreciated how they hold an accessible space, and as an artist new to drag, I felt supported every step of the way in terms of character development and creative growth.”
—Hans Ladida (Winter 2024 Virtual)
“Take this class if you want to be pushed to grow both as a Drag artist and as an individual.”