What to watch: Pageant Queens
Beautiful gowns and a lot on the line.
Pageant Queens: Our Story Behind the Crown is a 12-episode docuseries that follows ten drag performers who are competing for the crown of The Queen of Drag.
Directed by Travis Stancil, this is a reality TV competition show, and there's USD$50K up for grabs.
“From the first episode, viewers see that these queens are here to share what drag truly means to them...” explains Stancil. “It’s an emotional journey that reveals their struggles, triumphs, and untold stories. We’re shining light on the experiences that shaped this art form.”
With a focus on collaboration, introspection, and authentic storytelling, viewers will witness the queens living together, forming chosen family bonds, and designing their own pageant by voting on judges, scoring systems, and final performances.
“That strategic layer keeps things exciting...” adds Stancil. “But what makes the series especially powerful is that it’s rooted in truth. We showcase how drag queens truly live between their brunch shows and nightlife performances. We offer a real behind-the-scenes experience.”
Between them, the cast of Pageant Queens hold over thirty-eight national titles from some of the most prestigious drag systems in existence, including Miss Continental, Miss Gay USofA, Entertainer of the Year, Queen, Miss Black Universe, Miss Black America, Miss Glamorous, and Miss Gay America.
“The ladies are not only fighting to win...” confirms Stancil. “They are fighting for respect, to make their mark in history and for their pageantry to be recognised as the best in the world.”
The cast will move into a shared house and will live together in South Florida for the duration of the filming.
“We considered filming in a more drag-friendly location, but we decided that staying in Florida would be more powerful...” explains Stancil. “You can’t create change by staying in safe spaces. By shining bright here, we send a message of perseverance, visibility, and hope.”
The first ten episodes of Pageant Queens: Our Story Behind the Crown will soon be available to stream.
Cast
Kennedy Davenport
Layla Larue
Shae Shae Lareese
A’zsia Dupree
Tonica E. Cavalli
Joan Jullian
Tatiyanna Voche
Tiffany T. Hunter
Alexis Gabrielle Sherrington
Buff Faye
The NSFW edition
If you want to admire some man-on-man action, our NSFW edition gives you every inch.
Sign in and check out our NSFW content - it's free!
Gaydar
