(FOR REFERENCE: BOLD: SPEAKING
ITALICS: ACTIONS)
Star: A star… what makes a star?
The camera pans to the werkroom door. A huge gold star outline on the werkroom door. The “WERKROOM” sign shimmers in a strong gold and white outline color. The camera zooms out to show the full door, showing a gold carpet that is meant for the contestants to walk out on.
Star: Someone who rises above the rest..
The camera tracks the many gold encrusted paintings of Star, the classic self-obsessed whore that she is. Some of the paintings come from her days in her modelling agency. Others came from runways and performances on her other competition shows. And right in the center, over the Werkroom door, is her mug of the promo look.
Star: Someone who gives life, liberation and a legacy that can never be forgotten.
The camera flashes through the 8 portraits of the competing contestants within a side of the Werkroom walls. It pans to the mirror, each vanity packed with makeup supplies, nails, lashes, and fabric choices. Each station also contains a small statue, each with a gold plaque with a name on them.
Star: Season 1… let’s go!
Star’s voice echoes as the camera then pans directly on the door, waiting for the first contestant to arrive. Suddenly, a sultry jazz tune starts to play as a close up of red pumps walking down the gold carpet.. The first girl walks into the room.
??: Okay, I said let the kweens in... but not the ugly ones?!
The queen looks around the room and notices she is the first one there.
??: Or no queens at all… okay then.
Kween (CF): Hello world! My name is Kween Perry, a 21 year old fabulous queen from Los Angelos.
Kween takes a look around the Werkroom. She heads over to the 8 portraits of herself and the other competitors. She stares and gently brushes her own portrait.
Kween: Oh who is this beautiful being? She looks so sickening.
Kween giggles slightly at her own comment. Thankfully for her, Kween’s was in the bottom row. Kween touches her portrait and does a little pose next to it.
Kween (CF): I would describe my drag as eccentric.. I love the patterns, I love the glamour, and I love the craziness of it all.
Kween backtracks on what she says.
Kween (CF): “I love the craziness of it all”, that sounds a bit unhinged. Kween lets out a bit more boisterous laugh.
Kween (CF): But, I am a very versatile performer, I do comedy, I do the splits, I give the face, the body, I am a multi-talented kind of girl.
Kween takes a look at herself in the mirror and touches up on some of her makeup before sitting back down at the gold table.
Kween: Bring in the next bitch already!
And ironically, the next queen walks in following that statement. Upbeat pop starts to kick up as the next contestant walks on the carpet. Well, she tried to. As she tries to walk through the door, her wings get stuck and can't make it past the entryway. Kween sees this and holds in a slight chuckle. The new contestant also chuckles and heads back so she can redo her entrance.
The contestant walks back through:
??: Oh my god, I am starving! Can I just eat these bitches up already?
Kween raises an eyebrow, amused. Akali finally makes it into the room and poses with a slow, icy stare.
Akali (CF): Pyeongchang’s finest is in the building. You may know me as Akali Avalon, from the legendary Haus of Avalon. You may know my sister Alexa as being the biggest bitch on Sicily Shore’s Drag Race. I’m here to prove that I’m not like her… I’m worse.
Akali flashes a sinister grin and cackles like an evil witch melting to goo.
Akali (CF): I would say my best quality.. Would probably be everything, but I’m best known for my choreography. I have choreographed runway models and I am a coach at a very renowned dance company. I got my own shit running.
The camera pans back to the Werkroom. Akali turns to the side after a series of posing and flaunting off the extravagance of her outfit. Akali saunters over to the table, but not before Kween giving her a big hug. Akali doesn’t even wrap her arms around Kween and gives her a pitiful smile before they both sit down at the table.
Kween: You okay? Girl, the door tried to take you out.
Akali fixes her earrings and reapplies some of her makeup. Kween notices the tense atmosphere that Akali has brought into the room.
Kween (CF): So.. I don’t know who this lady is, but she could at least try to act friendly, I mean damn. We just met after all.
Akali walks off from Kween and heads to the mirror and looks at herself intensely. She teases her human unit up a few to make it more voluminous.
Akali (CF): I know Kween from one of my gigs down in LA. I would say.. She's a very interesting character, let's just say that.
Kween: …are you going to say something to me? Like.. who you are? Something.
Akali: You already know who I am.
Kween raised her eyebrow and squinted her nose. She was confused as fuck.
Kween: I do?
Akali turned around and gave her a cutting look. She seemed very convinced of what she said to Kween.
Akali: I am Akali Avalon.
Kween: Avalon.. Like Alexa Avalon kind of Haus of Avalon?
Akali nodded her head slightly.
Kween: In that case, do you think you’ll do better than her?
Akali: Well, I think anyone can do better than that.
Kween stifles a laugh
Kween: Shady already, I see.
However the conversation is soon interrupted as the third queen enters the Werkroom. A haunting and eerie tune starts to play as the next artist walks in cane first.
??: Stop! You have the right to remain silent.. When bad bitchery graces your eyes.
Akali mutters over to Kween.
Akali: Wherever the bad bitchery could be…
Kween stifled a laugh as the artist flaunts around on the carpet in your entrance look.
Miranda (CF): I am Miranda Wrights, the campy beauty all the way from Barbados, but now I live in Florida!
The camera cuts back to Miranda as she twirls the cane around and makes campy expressions and playing up the haunting outfit.
Miranda (CF): At 34 years old, I am an active planner following many activism works to ensure safety in our community. As I’m originally from Barbados, I want to prove to myself.. And my parents that I can do this for them AND myself.
Miranda turns to Akali and Kween and runs over to them to give them greetings. She gives Akali a small courtesy handshake and Kween a huge bearhug.
Miranda (CF): When I step into the room, I command the attention. I am able to hold the attention with my charisma and talent baby, so we’ll see how far that gets me.
Kween: See? Surely it’s not that hard to act like you want to be here.
Kween took a good stare at Akali as she said this. Akali squinted back at her before looking at Miranda
Kween: So, tell us about yourself.
Miranda: Well, I’m Miranda Wrights, 34 years old. I am a businesswoman first, a drag queen second. I run the nightbar “Toxic” down in Florida.
Kween’s face was star-struck. It was already like that when Miranda announced her name, but the name of the bar really gagged her.
Kween: Wait—Toxic? You’re that Miranda?! You’re like a fucking legend down there.
Miranda blushes and chuckles from the compliment
Miranda: Thank you dear. I sort of act as a fairy godmother for many of the drag queens down there. But, I’d say I am a fashion girl, I love alternative and unique, editorial kind of drag.
Akali, still seated with legs crossed and arms folded, raises a brow. She studies Miranda up and down, then speaks—blunt and dry.
Akali: So… this is your version of editorial?
Miranda’s face cracks a bit at the comment. Akali smirks at the result of her read. Miranda clears her throat for a moment before piping back up.
Miranda: Well yes! I’d say editorial comes with a taste level.. Something you clearly dont know much about so I’d love to inform you.
Akali: Just wait for the runway and you’ll see.
Kween’s eyes widen as Akali and Miranda throw shade at each other. She makes a popcorn-eating motion as the short squabble resides.
Akali (CF): I’m not really impressed by Miranda. You can have all the accolades but the talent has to match up, and I’m not seeing that right now.
The conversation between the 3 of them settle down as the next artist walks into the room and down the carpet. A bold bassline pulses through the speakers as the tall woman creeps down the carpet.
??: Worship me.
The 3 girls turn around and see the new artist. Kween gags at the look.
Miranda: With that body, absolutely.
Kween starts to laugh but nods her head in agreement. Akali watches her, doesn’t say much, just stares.
?? (CF): The rise of the genitals are upon us.
Genna gives a small smirk to the camera and winks.
Genna (CF): My name is Genna Tials, and I am the Pop City Princess of D.C., Washington.
The camera pans to Genna moving subtly and with a sensual feel to it. She licks her lips and tassels up her hair slightly.
Genna (CF): I’m 24, loud, proud, and built to be desired. My drag is a mix of high fashion, performance art, and raw sex appeal. I don't try to be hot—I am.
Genna walks over to the table and sits with the 3, ready to converse with them.
Kween: Before I say anything, you look so fucking sickening.Kween does a couple of snaps, truly approving her own statement.
Miranda: So, what kind of drag do you do?
Genna: I love to do glamour mixed in with conceptual. But most of all, I’m a performance kind of girl. I’m basically a triple threat, I sing, I dance and I can serve a look.
Akali gives her a slight nod before chiming in to add her own comment
Akali: How long have you been doing drag?
Genna: I think as of right now, I would say 6 years. I started as soon as I hit legal age so I could perform in the bar.
Miranda: For only 6 years, you look phenomenal, when I hit 6 years of drag, everything was off about me, honey.
Genna and Kween giggle slightly at the comment. Akali once again checks herself out in the mirror. Genna walks off from them as she goes to admire the 8 paintings of the 8 artists competing.
Genna: Can we take this home or something? I need a little souvenir of this experience.
Akali: Save it for when you’ll be leaving first.
Genna pays the comment dust as she continues touching up the portrait and admiring herself.
Kween (CF): The competition is getting fierce already.. And there's only 3 other people! We have models–The camera pans to Genna, still admiring her portrait.
Kween (CF): We have seasoned queens–
The camera pans to Miranda, smiling and giggling over an unknown joke made.
Kween (CF): And… whatever Akali is considered as.
The camera pans to Akali, back to the mirror, readjusting her wings as they start to slightly tilt.
Suddenly, the next queen steps into the room. An electric rock tune begins to bounce through the speaker as a particular queen walks into the room.
Kween: Wait–is that..?
??: “I probably should’ve mentioned this earlier, I’m Poison.”
Kween and Genna are both gagged.
Poison (CF): Yes, your eyes do not deceive you. The beauty is here.
The camera pans to Poison extending her arms to show off the claws and arm art of her outfit.
Poison (CF): Many know me as Poison Six, making my big return to the scene. People see me and assume I’m full of myself.
She shrugs with a soft smile.
Poison (CF): Maybe I am. But I’ve had to fight for everything I am. So now? I demand the spotlight… because it was never meant for girls like me. Well.. maybe for me because look at this face.
Poison makes a hand motion to put emphasis on her face.
The camera then pans back to the Werkroom where Poison walks over to the other 4 girls.
Miranda: Now that’s what I call making an entrance.
Poison: Entrance is a very mundane word.. I would call it arrival.
Miranda gags a bit but smiles quickly as she vibes with Poison’s energy.
Akali (quietly): Hm. Okay then.
Poison slowly turns her head toward Akali, picking up the subtext.
Poison: Is that hm for me? Is that your confidence dwindling?
Poison gives a slight smirk.
Akali: I don’t lose confidence. Especially not over face and claws.
Poison: Good. Because you’ll need all the confidence you can get.
Genna chimes in breaking the tension.
Genna: Well, I’m Genna, nice to meet you! I’ve heard so much about you.
Genna extends her hand and Poison accepts the handshake into her big ass claws.
Genna (CF): Poison reminds me of the bitches I used to hang with down in D.C., I could definitely get used to her.
Poison: Do you do modelling?
Genna: I walk runway in the D.C. ballroom scene if that means something.
Poison (CF): Genna is going to be some stiff competition… I’ll be sure to keep my eyes on her.
As they continue talking, it is put to an abrupt hold as the next queen bursts through the Werkroom door. A dubstep beat starts blasting as a sharp bitch–quite literally– struts into the room.
??: Did someone say "whore?"
Kween: YESSSS!! MY SISTER!!
The queen turns her head towards Kween and gives her a small wave and blows her a kiss
Sicily (CF): I am Sicily Shore, the trans goddess is in the building.
In the Werkroom, Sicily turns around and flips her extremely long ponytail.
Miranda: Okay 40 inch!
Sicily: 60 inch, excuse you.
The group laughs as Sicily continues to pose to the camera.
Sicily (CF): I would define my drag as… cunty.
She throws her head back and laughs.
Sicily (CF): L.A. raised, NYC polished, trans-powered, and always booked. My drag is built on the bones of old-school glamour and the attitude of a bad bitch from the block.
Back in the Werkroom, Sicily runs over to the gold table to greet everybody. She gives a big hug to Kween.
Kween: Sicily!! The whore has landed, honey!
Sicily cracks a smile.
Sicily: And she’s clocking overtime.
Sicily goes around and gives a hug to everyone. She stops at Akali.
Sicily: I’m surprised, where is your parental figure?
Akali: She’s at home getting third place.. You should know.
Poison and Genna look at each other.
Genna: Wait– Sicily, what do you mean?
Before Sicily can speak, Akalis steps in.
Akali: She’s saying that because I’m 19.
Everyone in the room gags.
Miranda (CF): 19?!?!
Poison (CF): 19 is crazy… I have eyeshadow palettes older than her.
Kween: Wow… how long have you even been doing drag for?
Akali: About 2 years or so…
Some of the girls clutch their pearls.
Genna: That explains so much, and yet—so little.
Some of the group laugh at the comment. Akali smirks, knowing that some of the girls view her as more impressive that she looks as beautiful as she does for 19.
Miranda: But Ms. Sicily.. What do you do, like whats the vibe?
Sicily: I’m a performer, a personality, and a pulse. I host, I lip-sync, I walk face, I serve looks, I do everything. There’s not one thing I can't do.
She gives a slow blink, then cracks a little smile.
Sicily: I’m basically what your man sees when he closes his eyes.
Kween gags a bit, slightly choking up when she hears that. Before anyone else could react to the comment, the next girl walks in. JAWS music starts playing, and everyone looks at the door to see who could be in store. Suddenly, the next queen creeps through the door and steps to the end of the carpet.
??: "Watch your head, ‘less you want to get chomped."
A full beat of silence. Nobody laughs. Nobody claps. They just stare.
Miranda: Why am I kinda scared?
The group laughs as Chomper begins to pose and show off her entrance look.
Chomper (CF): I’m Chomper, 30, from Boston
Chomper gives a very intense stare to the camera
Producer (Chomper's CF): …anything else?
Chomper doesn’t respond. She just stares. The camera zooms in slightly. The silence thickens. She slowly blinks once. Then, quietly—
Chomper (CF): You’ll see.
Chomper walks over to the other 6 girls. She is very intimidating; some girls even get goosebumps from her presence as she sits down. Poison sits up and examines Chomper.
Poison: So, like who are you?
Chomper stares at her for a slight moment.
Chomper: Chomper. I do conceptual drag.
It’s another intense silent moment. Some of the girls are hiding behind the others as they are kinda scared of the intense nature of the room now. Poison tilts her head slightly, eyebrow raised from the intense bluntness of Chomper. Poison looks at Chomper’s look up and down.
Poison: I can see that.
Poison (CF): Chomper is really interesting.. Its kinda sickening. I would say she’s like 2nd place to me, of course. She seems like hot competition.
The group continues to talk and have their own conversations. Many of them soften up to Chomper even though Chomper doesn’t give them much energy back in return. But, a jazz song begins to play as a sound of heels can be heard from behind the door frame. Suddenly, the last girl walks in.
??: She’s your star, a Holly Wood one.
Miranda immediately notices who the person is and her face is instantly cracked.
Miranda: I know you fucking lying..
Holly delivers a strong pageant smile to the camera she poses on the gold carpet. She sways the hanging fabric and spins plenty of time to show the volume in her outfit.
Holly (CF): Hello world, it is thee Holly Wood, representing L.A. I am the 23 year old starlet of the silver screen. You may know me from my part-time roles in the “Scream” franchise and “X”.
The screen flashes with the IMDb score. The website says that Holly was a background actor, and not a part-time actor. Revisionist much?
Holly (CF): This is a competition at the end of the day. I will do whatever–and I mean whatever, it takes to win! And with the talent I possess, that’ll be an easy feat.
Holly winks at the camera. Back at the Werkroom, Holly walks over to everyone and gives them side hugs, under the impression that they would ruin her outfit if she gave a full hug to them. However, when she reaches Miranda, she skips right over her and flips one part of her fabric at Miranda before taking her seat. Everyone catches the tension in the room.
Akali (CF): I know I’m intense but… damn.
Holly and Miranda stare each other down. Kween smirks at the drama before slightly moving closer to Holly before Miranda speaks.
Miranda: Holly. I’m surprised you ditched the background roles.. It was fitting for your personality after all.
Holly claps back immediately.
Holly: I’m surprised you stopped with the low budget gigs, I’ve been waiting for the moment.
The other 6 queens are all intrigued in the drama as Miranda and Holly go back to eyeing each other down. It almost felt like a shootout was waiting to commence.
Kween: So– uh.. Holly, what do you do?
Holly: I do professional acting. I play in part-time roles, not background roles like some will suggest.
Holly shoots a glare directly at Miranda.
Holly: You probably recognize me as a character in “Scream”.
Most of their eyebrows start to raise.
Sicily: And that character is?...
Holly chooses to ignore the question and readjust the bow within her wig.
Holly: And I also was in “X”.
Chomper and Akali both scrunch up their faces.
Genna (CF): This is kinda insane… I’ve never seen anyone just lie for free.
Before Holly can continue, a loud siren starts blasting. Everyone gets excited and start yelling. As they get up.. Suddenly a gleaming figure enters through the side door of the Werkroom.
The 8 girls cheer as Star struts down the stairs connected to the door as she struts directly to the center of the room. They all scurry their way in a line to make sure they are all standing in front of Star.
Star: Welcome ladies, you all look fabulous!
Everyone starts to cheer as they all are introduced to Star’s Drag Race!
Star: Now, I have selected the 8 of you to compete for the search of becoming the next “Rising Star”. In order to do that, you’ll need to utilize your charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent to show off your Star Quality. But.. There's only 1 rule to this madness: Never get too comfortable.
A few of the girls mutter “Amen” and the rest start to get a bit nervous regarding what could possibly be announced yet.
Star: Speaking of which, I must inform you that soon, a game-changer will flip this competition upside down. But, I mustn't spoil too much for introductions shall I?
Holly (CF): I mean, this “game-changer” can mean legitimately anything. But whatever is, trust and believe, I’ll be readyHolly winks at the camera.
Star: And on the topic of introductions, I hope you made a strong one. For your first mini challenge, I want you to strut down the mainstage of Star’s Drag Race and serve the elegance of your entrance looks! Now, follow me.
Everyone cheers once again as everyone soon trails Star out to the mainstage.
STAND OUTS
Genna Tials is sensational at this challenge. She used her tall legs to slowly creep down the runway and it gives an eerie yet satisfying tone to her look. She poses in a way that highlights the look and gives the look more character and depth. She is able to give herself more presence on the stage and Star is living for it.
Akali Avalon also expectedly does a great job at this challenge. She leans into the Victoria’s Secret Model vibe of her look. She shakes her wings a lot and shows her body to an extreme degree. But more specifically, Akali is serving just the right amount of attitude and face to truly sell the look.
Poison Six does an amazing intersection between beauty and camp. She uses her botanical sleeves and claws as a way to sell the garment. She keeps the model expression whilst doing playful movements to correlate itself to the campiness of the look. Poison Six also pulls out a slight gag when she rips a part of her sleeves and green fumes release from them, signifying the Venus Flytrap.
Star: Ladies! I have made my decision... You all did fabulous! But, one of you showed the star power required on the runway. The winner of this week's mini challenge is...
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POISON SIX!
Everyone claps and cheers as Poison Six basks in the glory of her mini challenge win.
Poison (CF): Trust, that won't be the last time that you hear that.
Star: Now that you have adjusted yourself to the runway.. I think I want to see you all have another go at it. For this week's maxi challenge. I want you to showcase 2 looks that are representative of who you are as a drag artist.
You will first walk the category "Signature Drag", here you will showcase your classic style as an artist. You will then walk the second category "My Favorite Thing", a look that embodies something that you love. And... one more thing... you only 5 hours to assemble both of your looks because after that limit, you will walk the runway in your 2 looks.
Kween (CF): 5 hours?! That's like the time it takes me for hair and makeup..
Star: I did tell you all not to get too comfortable. Now.. racers, start your engine... and go!
TO BE CONTINUED...
Cast:
@ExpectedToast
@Poison Six
@Millionare Mitchell
@Taintedclovers
@Henrydore14
@Sheate
@KweenPerry
