VIDEO: Boys will be girls at 'Transvestite Academy'

http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/video-boys-will-be-girls-at-transvestite-academy-1-5411589
2/16/13
A group of Barnsley thespians have taken method acting to the next level, enrolling in a 'Transvestite Academy', where guys learn to be girls, in preparation for their upcoming roles as drag queens.

Posture, make-up application and mastering the art of walking in heels are all on the curriculum, being taught by professional drag queen Chris Bellamy.

Chris, aged 29, who has worked all over the world, performing as his alter-ego Anya Back, for more than ten years, says: "These are real Barnsley lads, so it's definitely been a challenge.

"Not only do they have to learn to walk in heels, they have to dance in them while convincingly portraying a woman – no easy feat."

Chris, a Barnsley man himself, was brought in to work with the cast of Les Cages Aux Folles, which opens at Take Two Academy next week, by director Lee Semley. Lee dons a sheer fishnet stocking and black jaw-length wig himself in the show to play the iconic role of Zaza.

Quote from: Natasha on February 16, 2013, 01:09:44 AM
VIDEO: Boys will be girls at 'Transvestite Academy'

http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/video-boys-will-be-girls-at-transvestite-academy-1-5411589
2/16/13
A group of Barnsley thespians have taken method acting to the next level, enrolling in a 'Transvestite Academy', where guys learn to be girls, in preparation for their upcoming roles as drag queens.

Posture, make-up application and mastering the art of walking in heels are all on the curriculum, being taught by professional drag queen Chris Bellamy.

Chris, aged 29, who has worked all over the world, performing as his alter-ego Anya Back, for more than ten years, says: "These are real Barnsley lads, so it's definitely been a challenge.

"Not only do they have to learn to walk in heels, they have to dance in them while convincingly portraying a woman – no easy feat."

Chris, a Barnsley man himself, was brought in to work with the cast of Les Cages Aux Folles, which opens at Take Two Academy next week, by director Lee Semley. Lee dons a sheer fishnet stocking and black jaw-length wig himself in the show to play the iconic role of Zaza.

Why can't we have this in the United States? xD

Quote from: Huan Cao on February 16, 2013, 01:32:17 AM
Why can't we have this in the United States? xD

Actually we do. In many of the major cities, there are classes or trainers for drag queen techniques and skills- for example, Miss Vera's Finishing School in New York.

Drag queen schools may be of some help to cross-dressers who want the over-the-top performance aspects of theatrical femininity, but for transgender women who want assistance with clothing, fashion, makeup, mannerisms etc so that feel like any other woman, look instead for the coaches and trainers who specialize in transgender or cross-dresser makeovers. This is usually of more help to cross-dressers because the coaches may have practice areas, storage lockers, organized trips that make it possible to try out being en femme discretely.

I've always preferred just working with other women who are good at what I am interested in, and asking questions. That's what most women do. Their are many many transgender friendly makeup artists, fashion consultants, breast form fitters, etc etc.