Meet Dynasty Diva: Dolly Levi
In anticipation of the premiere edition of Divas of Dynasty, our first all-drag-revue at Dynasty Typewriter, we're catching up with some of the performers who will be gracing the stage.
Dolly Levi is a actor, dancer, choreographer and member of the Dreamgirls Revue.
When were you first introduced to drag and why did it make an impact?
D: WAAAAAAAY back in the Shakespearian times when I learned that DRAG meant Dressed Resembling A Girl.
Which of your talents are you most proud of and why?
D: It's not a matter what talents I'm most proud of, it's the fact that I'm proud that I can do what I do for as long as I've been doing it and the people who come to see it enjoy it.
What do you like to do when you're NOT in drag?
D: Research, Im always researcing for new ways to tell a story.
What’s your go-to lip-sync song, and why?
D: All That Jazz, I just wanna fucking dance. And Holding Out For A Hero. It's all about doing things that I love, telling a story you can relate to and energizing an audience, making them feel good. These songs do all of that.
If you could have an all-queen dream dinner party, who’d be invited?
D: The pioneers of our time: Charles Pierce, Quentin Crisp, Christine Jorgensen, and Danny La Rue.
Divas of Dynasty kicks off on May 25th with a star-studded cornucopia of entertainers. Directed & hosted by Tye Blue, this unique theatrical experience stars Pandora Boxx, as well as master illusionist Vancie Vega, beloved So Cal favorites Dolly Levi and Borgia Bloom. Get more info here.
Meet Dynasty Diva: Pandora Boxx
Photo: Adam Tyler
In anticipation of the premiere edition of Divas of Dynasty, our first all-drag-revue at Dynasty Typewriter, we're catching up with some of the performers who will be gracing the stage.
RuPaul's Drag Race alumni Pandora Boxx is a self proclaimed geeky weirdo who is addicted to glitter and making people laugh.
When were you first introduced to drag and why did it make an impact?
P: I guess I had seen drag on television before but never identified it as such. I think mostly because it was the butt of the joke. Then I saw a real live drag show and I was like, I want to go to there. Actually, the very first performer I ever saw was my gal pal Darienne Lake (who also happened to get on RuPaul's Drag Race too!). I was enraptured by how the crowd lived for her AND they gave her money! Sign me up! It also meant I could create anything I wanted. I was my own writer, producer, director and I could bring all these visions to life.
Which of your talents are you most proud of and why?
P: Drinking. Ha! Honestly, I don't know how to answer that question very seriously. I'm not well at tooting my own horn. Though I do know I seem to have a knack for making people giggle.
What do you like to do when you're NOT in drag?
P: Sleep.
What’s your go-to lip-sync song, and why?
P: Total Eclipse of the Heart. It really is a perfect drag song andI love Bonnie Tyler's raspy voice. I add a little comedy twist to it that I only just started a few years back. It was so simple but it gets a laugh every time.
If you could have an all-queen dream dinner party, who’d be invited?
P: All my friends are drag queens so I've already lived this. But if we are just talking queens in general then I'd say Madonna, Queen Elizabeth, Oprah and Kathy Griffin. Can you imagine THAT dinner party?
Divas of Dynasty kicks off on May 25th with a star-studded cornucopia of entertainers. Directed & hosted by Tye Blue, this unique theatrical experience stars Pandora Boxx, as well as master illusionist Vancie Vega, beloved So Cal favorites Dolly Levi and Borgia Bloom. Get more info here.
Meet Dynasty Diva: Borgia Bloom
In anticipation of the premiere edition of Divas of Dynasty, our first all-drag-revue at Dynasty Typewriter, we're catching up with some of the performers who will be gracing the stage.
Borgia Bloom is a performer from Santa Barbara who loves all things drag, especially old school.
When were you first introduced to drag and why did it make an impact?
B: I was first introduced to Drag (definitely before puberty ) when I saw a photo of Divine in PEOPLE magazine and was fascinated with her. Then again when i saw Priscilla Queen of the Desert... I was absolutely mesmerized by what looked like to me as real life fantasy.
Which of your talents are you most proud of and why?
B: I'm most proud of is the ability to lose myself on stage... and I only want it to get stronger.
What do you like to do when you're NOT in drag?
B: When I’m not in drag I love to explore LA ( just moved here from Santa Barbara ) I’m constantly looking for inspiration in all forms. I feel empty otherwise.
What’s your go-to lip-sync song, and why?
B: “Don’t Leave Me This Way” by Thelma Houston.
If you could have an all-queen dream dinner party, who’d be invited?
B: If I could have an all queen dinner party I think it would be fun to invite queens to make me laugh.. Eating and laughing are my favorite things .. Sherry Vine, Heklina, Peaches, Bianca Del Rio, Lypsinka, Bunny, Sharon Needles, Chad Michaels, Vicky Vox... and Goooorrrllll I would just sit back and take IT ALL IN!!!
Divas of Dynasty kicks off on May 25th with a star-studded cornucopia of entertainers. Directed & hosted by Tye Blue, this unique theatrical experience will also star Pandora Boxx, as well as master illusionist Vancie Vega, beloved So Cal favorites Dolly Levi and Borgia Bloom. Get more info here.
Meet Dynasty Diva Jasmine Masters
In anticipation of the premiere edition of Divas of Dynasty, our first all-drag-revue at Dynasty Typewriter, we're catching up with some of the performers who will be gracing the stage.
Jasmine Masters is a RuPaul's Drag Race alumni from San Diego who likes to have fun and enjoy life to the fullest.
When were you first introduced to drag and why did it make an impact?
J: I was first introduced to drag by a TV show called Putting On The Hits. I entered a contest trying to win tickets to go see Patti LaBelle and I won! I have been doing drag every day since then, and that was 23 years ago. I never wanted to be a drag queen, but I wouldn't change a thing. It's the best job ever. It's had a major impact on me and I'm doing something I love.
Which of your talents are you most proud of and why?
J: I'm most proud of all my talent I seem to learn more and more new things that I can't do that I never thought I can do and not every body can do them. Like rolling down stairs and not getting hurt. lol.
What do you like to do when you're NOT in drag?
J: When I'm not in drag I like to cook/eat watch TV hang out with my friends spend time with family and make new outfits.
What’s your go-to lip-sync song, and why?
J: My lip sync go to song is "You Are My Friend" by Patti LaBelle because no matter where I'm at, or what the situation is, I am going to tear that song up. Everyone is going to feel it.
If you could have an all-queen dream dinner party, who’d be invited?
J: Too many Queens to name and a lot of Queens others may not know. I will start off with my whole entire Master drag family: Fila Masters, Destiny Masters, and Crystal Masters. Other than them, just give me a big table because I want all the Queens at my dinner party.
Divas of Dynasty kicks off on May 25th with a star-studded cornucopia of entertainers. Directed & hosted by Tye Blue, this unique theatrical experience will also star Pandora Boxx, as well as master illusionist Vancie Vega, beloved So Cal favorites Dolly Levi and Borgia Bloom. Get more info here.
Meet Dynasty Diva: Vancie Vega
In anticipation of the premiere edition of Divas of Dynasty, our first all-drag-revue at Dynasty Typewriter, we're catching up with some of the performers who will be gracing the stage.
Vancie Vega is a world renowned celebrity impersonator, singer, dancer, comedienne who has spent 32 years in show business.
When were you first introduced to drag and why did it make an impact?
V: I was 15 when I found drag. As a Transsexual it was like a switch was flipped and I saw a way to be female. Since I've cultivated my craft exceeding 'drag' and becoming an entertainer who sings, dances, does stand-up and character acting.
Which of your talents are you most proud of and why?
V: My ability to be multifaceted enjoying many talents equally
What do you like to do when you're NOT in drag?
V: When I'm not on stage I enjoy all things outdoors. Hiking, swimming, walking. I also love cooking and am a beast in the kitchen.
What’s your go-to lip-sync song, and why?
V: I have two 'go to' performances. The first being my Carrie Underwood mix which is sexy and powerful allowing me to dance and really interact with my audience. The second is Kylie Minogue's Timebomb because it fills me with energy and I can fiercely emote it and fill the room.
If you could have an all-queen dream dinner party, who’d be invited?
V: Chad Michaels, Delta Work, Ingenue, Dolly Levi, Krystal Summers, Layla LaRue and Wendy Ho (honorary queen ❤).
Divas of Dynasty kicks off on May 25th with a star-studded cornucopia of entertainers. Directed & hosted by Tye Blue, this unique theatrical experience will also star Pandora Boxx, as well as Ru Paul Drag Race alumni Jasmine Masters, beloved So Cal favorites Dolly Levi and Borgia Bloom. Get more info here.
