
Drag Heals
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S04E08 - "Drag Heals at the Paradise Theatre"
Aired on Jun 14, 2024, 4:00 PM
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Episodes (4 Seasons · 32 Episodes)
Ain't She Sweet
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.
Apr 19, 2024
26 min
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
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.
Apr 26, 2024
26 min
Read My Lip-Synch
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. Callan spends time with a friend and discovers new personal strength in their story-telling.
May 3, 2024
26 min
Paper Guys and Dolls
Designer Lucinda Miu drops by with a challenge – to create a runway ready look using only crafting supplies. Jerico gets a confidence boost from his agent and through a costume fitting with his designer.
May 10, 2024
26 min
Mini Hero's Journey
Tracey works one on one with the drag artists on story-crafting. Dev dives into the past and struggles to decide which story to share.
May 24, 2024
26 min
Dancing Queens and Kings
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.
May 31, 2024
26 min
Putting It Together
The show in front of a live audience is just one day away. Pressure mounts to learn lines and choreography. 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.
Jun 7, 2024
23 min
Drag Heals at the Paradise Theatre
Nerves are high and so is the energy as an audience of friends and family watch the drag artists bare their souls and show off the new skills they've learned live, on stage, without a net!
Jun 14, 2024
27 min