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26 instances · 2010–2026

Snatch Game

The annual celebrity-impression marquee. Every queen channels a public figure; the funniest two players run the table on the panel of guest judges.

21 instances · 2014–2026

Rusical

Original musical-theater pastiches — Footloose to Madonna, drag to disco. Triple-threat performance: writing, singing, choreography.

23 instances · 2009–2025

Ball

Three runway looks across a single themed evening. Construction skill, fabric choices, and a closer that has to pay off the through-line.

22 instances · 2009–2026

Makeover

Transforming a non-drag person — partners, family, fans, jocks, vets — into a polished sister. Drag mother instinct on full display.

21 instances · 2011–2026

Stand-Up

Live, mic-in-hand comedy. Some queens were born for it; others find out in front of an audience that they weren't.

30 instances · 2010–2026

Design

Sewing-room challenges using unconventional materials — newspapers, garbage, candy wrappers — usually under 24 hours.

27 instances · 2011–2026

Acting

Scripted scene work: parodies, soap operas, sitcom episodes. Memorization, comic timing, and giving Ru exactly what she wants.

24 instances · 2009–2026

Improv

Live improv games — talk shows, news anchors, infomercials. The unscripted format separates clean editors from one-trick comedians.

40 instances · 2009–2026

Music Video

Performing in (and sometimes writing for) original music videos and group numbers. Choreography, lip-sync, and ensemble timing.

16 instances · 2016–2026

Talent Show

The premiere talent showcase. First impressions made or unmade in 90 seconds.

25 instances · 2009–2026

Commercial

Filming a 30-second commercial for a fictional or in-universe product. Camera presence, brand fit, and quick-cut comedic delivery.