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Drama Queens: Larger than Life

Kicking back after a hectic few days in London with my manager and his fabulous Intermusica Team. ©Ralf Pleger

With the incomparable Donna Leon during the recording sessions, serious as always, keeping things light and full of laughter ~ or was it revenge?!?! ©Ralf Pleger

The photoshoot was a chaotic day, as there were 2 different video cameras, a sound man, our actual photographer, Josef Fischnaller, and Vivienne Westwood's representative Diane Rakowski. I simply tried to stay out of the way! ©Ralf Pleger

Wrapping up our filming in Venice, the wonderful director, Ralf Pleger, gives me HIS best Drama Queen. ©Ralf Pleger

The film director is able to get some out-of-the-box shots during the photo shoot in Berlin. Why? Because Ralf is amazing. ©Ralf Pleger

Acacio working his hair magic and art during the nearly 6 hour photo shoot! ©Ralf Pleger

Stephan Kushner, a wonderful actor in Berlin, and part-time Drag Queen, gave a heartfelt, beautiful interview about the impact of Jessye Norman on his life. It's one of my favorite parts of the film. ©Ralf Pleger

The magical, amazing hair

One interview in

While in Berlin for the photoshoot, I was chauffered around by a very colorful biker, full of stories of the ever changing nightlife, and how Berlin has changed since the fall of the wall. ©Ralf Pleger

The Drama Queen enters Venice and prepares for the emotional journey ahead! ©Ralf Pleger

Relaxing, Drama Queen Style, during the recording sessions in Lonigo, Italy. ©Ralf Pleger

Dame Vivienne Westwood gave such a lively interview, and I find myself still contemplating her charge about how culture will be the savior of our society moving forward. ©Ralf Pleger

The most difficult part of the process? Actually choosing which material to use for the final dress. I knew it had to be red, but when you have so many beautiful reds, it's nearly impossible to decide! Happily, we ended up with the perfect one! ©Ralf Pleger

In for a fitting at Vivienne Westwood's shop, you can see the early stages of

Contemplating the year ahead, while overlooking the vast expanse that is New York City. ©Ralf Pleger

Interviewing with the wonderful photographer, Josef Fischnaller, before the Drama Queen photo shoot. ©Ralf Pleger

Backstage in Kansas City with my niece and nephew, introducing them to the wonders of the Baroque world of Queens, tears, and coordinating red socks in the orchestra.

Following my director's orders while sailing the canals in Venice:

The wonderful camera crew in Venice who worked long hours to finish up the filming and recording process. ©Ralf Pleger

On top of the Rock, kicking off the Drama Queen film with performances of

Gazing into the wonder that is Venice. ©Ralf Pleger

With the fabulous musicians of Il Complesso Barocco backstage at Carnegie Hall. It was a magical afternoon to share with the public and these amazing players ~ many who were making their debuts with our concert.

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