ABOUT
THE PERFECT BLEND OF DRAG ARTISTRY & MUSICAL THEATRE
Established in 2019, Highball Productions is a Washington, DC based theatre group that brings to life drag parody performances of your favorite musicals live on stage.
Led by theatre professionals and award-winning DC drag artists, each production honors the source musical but with a drag twist!
Featuring a variety of local drag talent showcasing lipsync performance, live singing, comedy, dance, fire-eating, and much more, Highball Productions promises an immersive experience and a spectacular drag show like no other.
MEET THE TEAM
CITRINE THE QUEEN
Highball Productions Executive Producer
Dubbed "Queen of 17th Street," Citrine (she/her) is a DC-based drag queen, makeup artist, and model extraordinaire. After debuting in 2018, Citrine continues to regularly host and perform at a variety of events all throughout the DMV area. Currently, she serves as show director for all drag shows at JRs Bar. Lean, clean, and always pristine are just a few ways to describe this Filipina beauty. From her conceptual and creative fashions to her keen eye for quality, Citrine is the complete package ready for the stage, the runway, and beyond.
Highball credits include:
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Janet Weiss – The Rxcky Horror Show
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Penny Pingleton – Hxirspray
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Hedwig – Hxdwig and the Angry Inch
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Mimi Marquez – Rxnt / Spent
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Calliope – C!nderxlla
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Jenna – Slaytress
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The Beggar Woman – Queeney Todd
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Ensemble – Shecago
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Sharpay Evans – Highball Musical [DIRECTOR]
DR. TORCHER
Highball Productions Stage Manager
Dr Torcher (they/them) is a DC-based drag king and co-producer on the Highball Productions team. They produced and hosted the legendary monthly variety spectacle, the DC Weirdo Show, for four sold-out years. This show was voted Best of Gay DC "Best Queer-Friendly Night Out" by the Washington Blade in 2019. Bigger than a rolled-up sock in some boxer briefs, this king's toolbox of skills comes packed with improv, stand-up, clown, physical comedy, fire-eating, balloon manipulation, hooping, pole, magic, and puppetry. “Dr” is their PhD in Anthropology (no really!) and “Torcher” is what happens to your heart when they light that flame... and EAT it!
Highball credits include:
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The Dentist – Little Shop of Hxrrors
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Yitzak – Hxdwig and the Angry Inch
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Lionel – C!nderxlla
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Judge Turpin – Queeney Todd
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Billy Flynn – Shecago
VAGENESIS
Highball Productions Artistic Director
Vagenesis (she/her) is DC's black bearded beauty; the tallest, hairiest petite woman in our nation's capital. She started performing in spring of 2018 and has been taking the drag scene by storm. Recently, she has shared her talents across the country as the first ever National Bearded Empress. She brings her unique brand of comedy and charisma to each of her performances. Vagenesis is an activist, advocating for all styles of drag, queer people, and all people of color. She is the creator of Black Label – a showcase of black queer artistry – and promotes inclusive casting and representation in all of her shows. Out of drag, Vagenesis is known as Anderson, a maker of theatre, an acting teacher, and an outspoken non-binary activist for all marginalized peoples.
Highball credits include:
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Dr. Frank N Furter – The Rxcky Horror Show
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Motormouth Maybelle – Hxirspray [DIRECTOR]
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Hedwig – Hxdwig and the Angry Inch
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Tom Collins – Rxnt / Spent [DIRECTOR]
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Fairy Godmother – C!nderxlla [DIRECTOR]
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Becky – Slaytress [DIRECTOR]
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Sweeney Todd – Queeney Todd
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Emcee – Shecago [DIRECTOR]