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So ya think ya wanna GET MUFFY for your next big event? |
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Hopefully, this collection of "Frequently Asked Performance Questions" will help you figure out if I'm right for your event. When you've decided -- or if you have any questions I haven't addressed here -- feel free to email me. |
| 1. Hey, Muffy, what exactly do you DO? |
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Hey, I'm glad you asked! I do drag...that is, I show
up at your event in drag, and then I go from there. I have a range
of spectacular looks, and if you have a particular theme in mind I will do
my best to fit in. I'm a good mingler/schmoozer with a pleasant
attitude, especially if you get me a little bit drunk. You'd be
surprised at how much 'zing' a drag queen can add to a fundraiser,
auction, or charity event, even if she's not actually performing.
But that's not all! I also DJ events. I have a huge retro collection (70's - 90's, though I can dip back to the 40's if you warn me beforehand). If you don't want retro, I am easily trained: give me your collection and some quick pointers, and I can get your dancefloor hopping in no time. In addition I do "drag shows," which involve lip-syncing (not singing!), a charismatic stage presence, and hostessing. I have a broad repertoire (kitschy songs, novelties, 40's & 50's bop/swing, sincere ballads, oddball alternatives, sexy stuff) and I work well alone or in a group. And if you just want a walking clothes-horse, I do runway modeling now and then. |
| 2. So what DON'T you do? |
| I don't do anything sexier than basic burlesque. I don't show up at the venue out of drag. I don't do "characters" (ie. Celine Dion, Barbara Streisand, etc.) I might have a characteristic look or attitude for a particular number, but I'll still always be Muffy. That's just the kinda gal I am! |
| 3. What sorts of things have you done in the past? |
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I have performed in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge,
Brantford, Hamilton, Guelph, Toronto and Los Angeles. I have done
shows for club openings and charity events. I am a regular DJ for
the University of Waterloo's "Boys & Boiz & Girls &
Grrrls" shows (mainly current dance and R&B), I spent over a
year DJ'ing a "Vintage Night" at Club
Renaissance, and I have DJ'd the local "Prom Night II"
event for bitter post-adolescents. I took part in Hamilton's "Slice
O' PIE" improv shows. I have done runway modeling in the
past for Delirium Clothing, and to top it all off I am a radio hostess on
CKMS.
In terms of specific events, I have performed at Toronto's "Trannypunk" show, Waterloo's Clay and Glass Gallery fundraisers, and I have been a regular feature in Guelph's "Drag Yer Ass Out" extravaganzas. I was the special "mystery performer" for the Sisbro & Co company launch in Toronto. As a guest of the Los Angeles newspaper "LA Weekly," I was flown down to perform at the gala showing of "Kaante," a landmark Bollywood/Hollywood film, and I also gave an "Oscar-style" introduction to the film with noted film critic David Chute. |
| 4. How much do your services cost? |
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My price is negotiable and dependent on several factors: how far will I need to travel? Is it a charity event? Will I be getting a great deal of exposure, particularly in the advertising for the event? Are you providing me with accomodations? Is it going to be FUN? Just contact me and ask! |
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| 5. What do you need to do a show? | |
| Very little, but there are a few basic things that every queen desires: | |
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A place to change! This doesn't have to be enormous and lush, but it helps to have at least a chair, a table, and a place to hang clothes. |
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A mirror in the changeroom! It's in our best interests that I don't look scruffy. |
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A place to perform! It doesn't need to be an elevated stage (but that would help). |
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Lights! It's great to have a spotlight, but any old lighting will do. Though I'll warn you that EVERYBODY looks ugly under fluorescents. |
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A P.A. system! At least one CD player capable of playing burned CDs is essential. If you'd like DJ services, two CDs and a mixer are necessary. If you'd like some hostessing, a microphone helps. |
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A plan! Depending on how much work you'd like me to do, I either need a specific schedule or just an idea of how much time I have to fill. If you want a solo drag show with costume changes, I will need at least five minutes to change in between sets. If a costume change IS required, it's good to have a "dresser" available. |
| 6. Great! Can you show up tomorrow? | |
| Maybe! | |