Frequently Asked Questions
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Science is a Drag is an award-winning science communication show that challenges who belongs in STEM through the transformative power of drag. Our mission is to prove that science belongs to everyone, regardless of how they look, speak, or who they love. Our shows feature scientists and performers who use drag as a community-centered medium to make research accessible and engaging.
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Our community shows are highly sought after and always sell out completely, usually within minutes to hours. Tickets typically go on sale a couple months before our flagship show in June.
To ensure you don’t miss out on tickets, sign up for our mailing list to hear about ticket releases first. Make sure to also follow us on Instagram @scienceisadrag for sneak peeks and to learn more about the performers!
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We are always looking for new scientists and drag artists to join our community. Our performers, from first-timers to seasoned artists, receive training from our expert production team to ensure they feel empowered on stage.
The application window for new performers takes place a few months before each show (for example, typically around February or March for a show in June). The exact timing may vary, so be sure to join our mailing list and follow us on Instagram @scienceisadrag so you don’t miss future application opportunities.
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Yes! We partner with organizations, universities, and event organizers to bring inclusive science programming to new audiences. Our roster of speakers and performers can do all sorts of formats including stage shows with musical numbers, science communication (SciComm) workshops, keynote presentations, and panel discussions.
If you’re interested, explore our offerings. We’d love to hear your idea!
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We take science communication and integrity seriously. Our performers are trained by an expert production team made up of scientists, science communicators, and drag performers to ensure they’re in tip-top shape. Audience members consistently report high satisfaction with the scientific information presented during our shows – with an average satisfaction rating of 4.6/5, to be exact.¹
¹ Science is a Drag audience survey data from 167 responses across 5 years.
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Drag acts as a high-impact gateway to science. Surveying our audience members revealed that most of our guests would not have attended a science event without the drag element. By centering 2SLGBTQIA+ joy and community, we build trust deep enough that 100% of audience members said that they would attend again.¹
¹ Science is a Drag audience survey data from 167 responses across 5 years.
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Now an award-winning global phenomenon, the idea for Science is a Drag spawned among a group of scientists in Toronto while attending a drag event after work. Science communicators and event producers Samantha Yammine, Shawn Hercules, Geith Maal-Bared, and Carrie Boyce went on to launch Science is a Drag in 2019. The full team is now made up of these founders alongside scientists Daniel Celeste and Angelico Obille.
We are super excited to have become officially incorporated as a non-profit organization, adding more fuel to our mission.