Mister King of the Desert USofA MI, Anson Reign!'s Companies
Insurrection Theater Company Phoenix, Arizon US Artistic Director www.myspace.com/insurrectiontheater
Reigning Men Phoenix, AZ US Artistic Director www.myspace.com/reigningmendragkings
Dragtastic.com Worldwide, US Columnist www.dragtastic.com
Mister King of the Desert USofA MI, Anson Reign! come to Jason Tale's going-away show TONIGHT @ Club Vibe, 9pm! Lots of special guests and performances by Jason Tale! Drink specials!!!! view more
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Check out this event: Jason Tale's Going Away Party/Show!
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- Kings Choice Awards 2008 - Best Drag Troupe, Reigning Men
- Kings Choice Awards 2008 - Best Song, More Than Words with Brandon Packer
- Myspace Drag King Awards 2008 - Nomination for King of the Year
- Tucson Pride 2008 - Mainstage Host
- Diamonds and Studs - first weekly King and Queen drag show in the state of Arizona, co-hosted with Miss Gay America 2008, Mikaila Kay
- Columnist - "Something Witty This Way Comes" for Dragtastic.com
- Cabaret Boheme - cast member of Tucson's "Naughty, Naughty Burlesque Troupe"
- Insurrection Theatre Company - Artistic Director
VENUES PERFORMED IN:
Angles - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Apollo's Lounge - Phoenix, Arizona
Burn - Phoenix, Arizona
Cash Inn Country - Phoenix, Arizona
Club Congress - Tucson, Arizona
Club Vibe - Phoenix, Arizona
Colors Bar and Grill - Tucson, Arizona
Coyote Moon Pub - Tucson, Arizona
Cromwell Community Center - Staten Island, New York
Escuelita - Manhattan, New York
Forbidden - Scottsdale, Arizona
Fox Tucson Theatre - Tucson, Arizona
The Green Room - Flagstaff, Arizona
Herberger Theatre - Phoenix, Arizona
Howl at the Moon - Tucson, Arizona
Ice Pics - Phoenix, Arizona
Johnny's Uptown - Phoenix, Arizona
The Max - Omaha, Nebraska
Oasis - Palm Springs, California
The Orpheum Theatre - Flagstaff, Arizona
Plasma - Phoenix, Arizona
Pumphouse II - Phoenix, Arizona
The Q - Lincoln, Nebraska
Retrobar - Phoenix, Arizona
The Rock - Phoenix, Arizona
The Ruby Room - Phoenix, Arizona
The Sets - Tempe, Arizona
Soul Invictus - Phoenix, Arizona
Spurline - Palm Springs, California
The Venue - Scottsdale, Arizona
The Yucca Tap Room - Tempe, Arizona
Z Girl Club - Phoenix, Arizona
PRIDES PERFORMED IN:
Albuquerque Pride, NM - 2008
Staten Island, NY - 2009
Phoenix Pride, AZ - 2008, 2009
Tucson Pride, AZ - 2008
ORGANIZED OR PARTICIPATED IN FUNDRAISERS FOR:
1in10
1Voice Community Center
Angel Tree Christmas Foundation
Arizona ALS Association
Arizona Cancer Center
Arizona Humane Society
Centerlink
GLSEN
Grand Canyon Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
Imperial Court of Arizona
NAU's PRISM
Northern Arizona Pride Association
The Peace Foundation
This is H.O.W.
Sedona Pride
St. Mary's Food Bank
Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault
Toys for Tots
Anson Reign is a professional Male Illusionist originally from New York City who is currently based in Phoenix, Arizona. He is the Emeritus Mister King of the Desert USofA MI, and believes in entertaining as a way to give back to his community. He attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Manhattan, and has been involved in theatre for over 25 years. He created comedy improv troupe Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed, and has also performed with The Originals, S'marmalde, and at the 2007 Phoenix Improv Festival with Light Rail Pirates. As a playwright his one acts have been performed throughout Arizona, and his full length musical "Twisted Fairy Tales" enjoyed a successful run in Phoenix in 2007.
Anson Reign is the Creator and Project Director of Kings For A Cause, the first national drag event of it's kind. Please visit www.myspace.com/kingsforacause.
A versatile performer as comfortable doing gothic rock and country as show tunes and rock n roll, Anson can be seen at various venues throughout Arizona. His strong background in musical theater enables him to sing live as well as lip synch during performances. Please check his calendar for upcoming appearance information.
Please visit the photo album titled "Promotional Materials" for more information on how to book Anson Reign at your club or event! Anson Reign is available for private parties, corporate events, birthdays, bachelorette parties and more. For booking information please message Anson through this Myspace, or contact Dana Cianciotto at Theaterlady1@aol.com.
Check out Anson Reign's interview on Equality Arizona Radio:
This is a prototype while I learn a little more about the programs I have, but its not bad for a first try. Old school and modern day Anson. Please pass it along - I'm always looking for bookings.
Who I'd like to meet:
Anyone who loves Drag Kings. Fun, crazy people. Big tippers. Groupies. Other performers. Actors. Dancers. Singers. Photographers. Magicians. Comedians. Fire performers. Stilt walkers. Sword swallowers. If you're a King and you're in the area or passing through and you're interested in performing, drop me a line. I'm always looking for special guests.
Mister King of the Desert USofA MI, Anson Reign!'s Calendar
Sweet show in Omaha sunday. I enjoyed everyone, but was really impressed by you. You'll have to come back sometime and entertain us cow tippin Nebraskans again.
Thanks 4 the add, I don't work @ The Q on Saturdays anymore and am tied up @ Red9 (which is right next door) but if I'm not working then I'll be sure to be there, I hope you enjoy your time in Lincoln!
UNKNOWN DRAG TROUPE IS ABOUT TO DO IT AGAIN.....ITS TIME TO BE GROWN AND SEXY. COME OUT AND ENJOY YOUR SELF WITH THE SEXIEST DRAG TROUPE THATS GOING TO HIT THE STAGE AND SHOW YOU WHAT GROWN AND SEXY IS ALL ABOUT......IF YOU WAS AT THE LAST SHOW IT'S ABOUT TO GET BETTER...... CAUSE NOW WE ARE GROWN AND SEXY. DRINK SPECIALS ALL NIGHT AND FREE TO GET IN WHAT MORE CAN YOU ASK FOR.
Nashville Pride will be Saturday, June 20th at Riverfront Park from 11 AM-6 PM. Entertainers include: Deborah Cox, Kelly King, Jason Antone, Atomic Blonde, Jason Himan and The Adams, Carol Plunk, Festival Emcee-Lady Bunny and some surprise guests!