King for a Day

Try on your crown. Explore your Drag King persona with The King Coach, Danica Lani.

Presented by Kings of Joy as part of Qtopia’s Pride Month Season.

What would it be like to try on confidence, power, and play—all in one afternoon? Try on masculinity like a costume—and find the freedom inside it.

In this uplifting and playful 3-hour taster workshop, you’ll explore the world of Drag Kinging with none other than The King Coach herself—Danica Lani, founder of Kings of Joy.

Fresh from their sold-out premiere Mardi Gras season of They Will Be Kings—a collaborative work with Werewolf Productions—Kings of Joy are back to invite you into the joy, embodiment, and creative power of Drag King performance.

This workshop is a joyful, gender-affirming invitation to meet the King within. No experience is necessary—just a curious spirit and a willingness to play. Together, we’ll lean into your masculinity, discover what it feels like to embody a larger-than-life version of yourself and take the first steps toward creating your Drag King persona. You’ll explore performance basics like stage presence and lip-syncing, and connect with a supportive community of fellow queer creatives and first-time Kings.

Expect laughter, connection, and a chance to try on your crown—whether for a day or a lifetime.

If you leave wanting more (and you just might), you’ll have the opportunity to sign up for Kings of Joy: Gold Stars, a 5-week group performance program culminating in your first group stage debut.

This event is open to LGBTQIA+ people of all genders and is grounded in the values of joy, non-toxic masculinity, gender diversity, and anti-racism.

FACILITATOR

👑 Danica Lani (s/he) – The King Coach, founder of Kings of Joy, choreographer and producer of over 138 first-time Drag Kings since 2020, Queer Relating Coach

PRODUCED BY

Kings of Joy

Instagram: @kings.of.joy

Website: kingsofjoy.com

DURATION

3 hours

WHO IT’S FOR

• LGBTQIA+ community members (18+)

• Curious first-timers welcome

• No performance experience required

• All genders welcome

WHAT TO BRING

• Comfortable clothes you can move in

• A water bottle

• Optional: an item of masc clothing or accessory to play with (hat, jacket, sunglasses)

ACCESSIBILITY

• Wheelchair-accessible venue

• Gender-neutral bathrooms

• Low-sensory, inclusive space

ABOUT KINGS OF JOY

Kings of Joy exists to empower LGBTQIA+ people to explore gender, sexuality, and performance so we can feel 100% at home in our own skin. Known for our uplifting, non-judgemental culture, Kings of Joy offers performance programs for first-time and emerging Drag Kings.