Drag 101: Histories, Names and Makeup

Want to create your very own drag persona? Join award winning drag king Stretcher Hartout for a Drag Make-Up Character Creation workshop at Nextfest on Friday, June 12 from 10:00am till 11:00am. In this one hour workshop, you will learn basic makeup techniques, talk about drag name histories and discover what it means to have a drag persona. Please bring your own makeup supplies,

Bucking at the gate since 2019, Stretcher Hartout is an award-winning drag king from Edmonton, Alberta. Winner of the 2024 Alberta’s Next Drag Superstar, recipient of six Stiletto Awards, an ISCWR title holder, and Citizen of the Year 2023 (ISCWR), this artist will never fail to surprise you. Writing, production and starring in plays like The Mysqueery of the Missing Wig, What Am I Looking At?! and 4-Way Stretch, Stretcher has consistently pushed the boundaries of what it means to be a modern day drag artist. Best known for his impersonations, bald caps, and ranch routine, Stretcher will always keep you wondering “who is that??…and…why are they green?!” He is certainly a king in his own corner.