GLOW JOB
RETRO FACTORY’S resident Circus/ Stunt/ Mime/ Clown/ Pole/ Burlesque/ GoGo/ Lewk/ Drag Queen
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There’s not much you can’t do. What made you first begin?
The first time I really went all in, painted my face, and went out in public was for the Women's March in DC January 21st 2017. I thought to myself, 'You think you can shut us up, watch me get louder and bigger and bolder! I won't just be Gay anymore, I'm gonna be a Drag Queen" It took a year for me to get on stage, but once I did that I realized that was the missing link to my creativity. Drag allows me to express myself with all aspects of my artistic background, and there are no rules, except the one I made for myself. Rule number 1: Always tell a story.
You’ve told a lot of stories here at Theatre C. How do your collaboration begin?
I helped collaborate with Theatre C to start Retro Factory- the queer-centric theatrical nightlife dance party series. I've been a producer on all of them and in the last two put myself onstage as the MC and as a performer.
We’re in a tough time right now, as artists. Social distancing, while saving lives, does hit us in our wallets as being social is an artist’s livelihood. How has it affected your artistry?
I work as well with House of Yes, Voyage, Ultramaroon, with Siren Pack burlesque, 99 Scott event space, and had several different performances and showcases that I was slated to do Drag in. All of which cancelled or closed.
That’s a lot to lose. Have you been able to inspire your inner artist while being socially distant?
These first two weeks of self isolation came on the heels of losing every single job I had lined up for myself. I was downtrodden and didn't want to face the world. I immediately mourned what seemed to be the death of Glow Job. But, I've been given some major encouragement, donations from fans and supporters, and got booked to do my first gig as a host for a party. It wasn't much but helped me to see that I still have some value. I haven't done a whole lot yet, but I hope that over the next month I will go deep inside to find my voice again in a potential new way.
The situation is ongoing, but only temporary. I also know that you are incredibly valued as a collaborator of Theatre C, and in our community. You’ve been a driving force getting Retro Factory off the ground and creating a safe and entertaining space for the Queer Community. I hope old and new fans, and current and future collaborators will reach out and remind you how valuable you are.
If you would like to help support Glow Job’s artistry in these tough times, please reach out to
Venmo:
Finally, to end this interview on a bit of levity. What is something you can tell us, something we don’t know, that will make our readers smile.
I'm not sure if I have any little known facts cause I like to talk about myself and have no shame haha. But maybe people don't know that I eat about 1 jar of peanut butter every 3 days. It's been real hard rationing!!
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