Drag Gag

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I have told you that I would keep you posted, and I thought could finally reveal to you some of the results of the Priscilla auditions.. Well I can't tell you anything officially, but anyone with half a brain can figure it out!

We have been watching a number of people auditioning for the lead roles in Priscilla: The Musical, of which 3 Sydney showgirls were in the running..

Cleopatra Coupe, Courtney Act and Freeda Corsett made it through to the last rounds of the auditions.

Both Cleo and Courtney were auditioning for the role of "Felicia". Freeda was auditioning for the Chorus.

Now the only thing I can officially announce is that Cleo Coupe has declared she will be leaving all of her current shows at the end of the month.

Now why would that be? Has she got sick of the drag scene?

I don't think so.

I have been asked not to confirm or deny anything I may have heard (though people who ask me can hear the gossip), but she has asked that her fellow showgirls all look at replacing her in her current shows. She intends to first take a holiday to the US and then to work on a new venture she has been working on.. (I wonder what that could be???)

Freeda Corsett has been on the edge of her seat for days now waiting to hear back from the audition panel. She finally has been requested to come in again for some more "reading" of the script. Insiders suggest this will mean that she will be offered not only a role in the chorus, but a featured speaking role at that! This of course is just speculation - but it's the kind you would wanna hear! Chookas to you babe!

Freeda has indicated that if she gets a role in the musical, she will exit a number of shows as well, but plans to keep at least two shows going while the musical is in Sydney. She will, though, be taking a number of weeks off the Grease show at the Imperial Hotel for an intense rehearsal period with Priscilla - should she get a part that is!

This means that with Cleo gone, Freeda taking time off, while Sandy Toggs goes on a holiday (planned a long time ago), I will be the only constant in the Grease show for a little while! Well it will be good to work with some new people..

Farren Height will be a chameleon, performing one of the three girls vacant roles at different times through the year. It will be fantastic to have her in the cast, and will be interesting to watch her learn and perform almost all the roles in the show!

We will be making an official decision on who will be replacing Cleo Coupe permanently on Thursday nights over the next few days. It's been interesting who has been considered and has put their names forward. They are big shoes to fill and we hope to make the right choice. Will keep you posted as always..

As far as my Saturday night show is concerned, I have yet to make a decision on who will replace Cleo, at least for the completion of the run of the show, if not permanently. I hope to make an annoucement soon..

So much going on now! Phones will be running hot for a while yet!

And of course, DIVAs is only around the corner!

It's a busy time for the Sydney drag community.