The Worcester Draglesque Festival is seeking applications for workshop instructors, performers, and hosts for the following events:

  • Workshops, September 19 & 20, 2026, TBA, Worcester, MA
  • Showcase, September 19, 2026, at Mechanics Hall: 321 Main St, Worcester, MA 


There is a $100 stipend for each host, act, and workshop. If your act or workshop includes multiple performers/instructors, you will split the stipend. 

All instructors, performers, and hosts will be required to sign a contract by July 15 and required to submit all performance/workshop materials to the producers by August 15. 

All applications are due by May 10, 2026 ay 11:59pm.

Notifications will be sent out in June.  

Please submit one per performer; you may describe multiple acts in your applications

Please submit one per workshop concept

If you have questions about hosting or performing, please email Dolores Sweet at Doloressweetburlesque@gmail.com.

If you have questions about becoming a workshop instructor, please email Lady LaRouge at Xladylarougex@gmail.com.