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‘A PIECE OF ART, A QUEER DELIGHT’ - Binge Fringe
EDU DÍAZ IN
In a twist of fate, a man is thrust into the spotlight to become the Queen of the Carnival.
With advanced age, abundant body hair, and limited talents, he is an unlikely candidate.
Clown, drag, and magical realism fuel a whimsical quest accompanied by delightful music and a universal truth: it´s never too late to embrace yourself.
“A whimsical tour de force.” - Orlando Weekly
★★★★★
'Edu is such an exuberant performer' - THE STAGE
★★★★★
'A Star Emerges' - Manhattan Digest
★★★★★
“A whimsical tour de force.” - Orlando Weekly ★★★★★ 'Edu is such an exuberant performer' - THE STAGE ★★★★★ 'A Star Emerges' - Manhattan Digest ★★★★★
'A Drag Is Born' premiered in Spring 2024 at the NYC and Orlando Fringe Festivals, following months of iterations at legendary venues like The Stonewall Inn and The Slipper Room.
The show was selected for a limited Off-Broadway run (Playhouse 46) and several Festivals in New York (The Queerly Festival, The Evolution Festival, or PhysFestNYC), Los Angeles (HITFEST), and Edinburgh Fringe 2025.
It has six awards, including Best Solo Show (Orlando Fringe), Best Solo Clown (NYC Fringe), and Best Solo Actor (LATA Awards).
A drag was made for walkin’
With its wordless nature, universal message, and suitcase-sized setup, A Drag Is Born was made for touring.
If you're a presenter, programmer, or venue interested in bringing the show to your stage, we’d love to hear from you!
Hit Edu an email at ediazcastro@gmail.com
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Producer, Stage Manager, Dramaturg (they/them)
Jess is a writer, producer, and clown. They work with National Queer Theater, Ring of Keys, and Yaa Samar!, co-produce Down to Clown, and have produced shows at Edinburgh, Montreal, NYC, New Zealand, and Orlando. Their writing has appeared in Radio NZ, Landfall, and Primary Stages’ Echoes playwrights' residency.
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Director Fringe Tour 2024 (she/her)
Rachel is a seasoned producer, director, and performer with extensive training in clown (PadovArts Academy, Philippe Gaulier, Clown Gym). She directs and produces a monthly clownprov show and is now on tour with her show $$$ (Money, Money, Money) in Fringe Festivals around the world.
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Assistant Director and Choreographer Tour 2024 (she/her)
Tinna is an internationally recognized dancer, choreographer, and actress from Denmark, boasting decades of training and experience. A finalist in the World Dance Championship, she was part of 'Dancing With The Stars' (Italy) for three seasons.
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Jen Leno, Lighting Designer NYC Fringe (she/they)
Bri Colombo, Stage Designer Fringe Tour (they/them)
Ren Perez, Lighting Designer Orlando Fringe.
Jose Botella Films, Studio & Stage Pictures NYC Fringe
Peter Skanke, Stage Pictures Edinburgh Fringe