Today we’d like to introduce you to Mutha Nature Starr.
Mutha, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
I went to my very first drag show at the rose room on my 21st birthday. At that time in my life, I was feeling very lost and confused about what I wanted to do with my life. I’ve been a dance teacher since I was 15, I’ve been dancing since I was four.
I’ve always been interested in makeup, but that by itself didn’t fulfill me. Dance by itself wasn’t enough. Acting by itself didn’t feel like it was enough. And all of a sudden I was in this audience watching these performers incorporating acting and makeup and dancing altogether in something clicked for me. I came back the very next week in the most God awful drag and signed up for the talent night.
That was three years ago. Since then, I have had my ups and downs. Learning how to do a completely new type of makeup, working my ass off to improve my craft, learning how to dance in heels. It’s been a journey. And I’ve loved every moment of it.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
It has definitely been a challenge for me. Drag makeup did not come easily for me. It has been something I’ve had to really practice, I’m still mastering it but it’s definitely improved! Dancing in heels has been a major obstacle. But the biggest challenge for me has been finding a way to utilize my drag persona for the betterment of the community. But I have found, the best way to help people is to put a smile on their face and give them a break from stress. Putting on a performance that people can connect to and enjoy and find pleasure even for just a few minutes can make a huge difference in someone’s day.
We’d love to hear more about your work.
I work for myself, which is amazing. Not many people get that opportunity. I host my own shows in Seagoville Texas called fears and queers, it’s an LGBTQ variety show. When I was creating the show, my goal was to create an event where queer artists could come and showcase themselves. Beyond what you would see on the strip. I wanted to bring alternative drag to the same room, I wanted to bring burlesque, professional hypnotist, musicians, literally all styles of stage performance to one room and put them on a stage so we could admire the diversity within our own community.
After starting the show, I got an amazing opportunity to work with the Stars of Dallas, becoming a radio personnel for 89.9. Giving me a bigger platform to get my hands deeper into our community and offer that voice and insight to bring all of us closer together.
What is “success” or “successful” for you?
I believe that success depends on your standards. If you judge your success by trying to compare it to other’s journey you are never going to be successful. Success comes to those that take pride in what they do. If I go on stage and perform and make one person smile, I do believe that I am successful. If I can inspire one person to do something that they’ve always wanted to do, be the best version of themselves, then I have been successful. If I can use my voice to draw attention to things that we need to fix as a community, I have been successful. Success doesn’t orient around how much money you get, how much people like you. My success is based on the standard of “did I make a difference today” and if I can answer yes to that question, that I am the most successful person that I know.
Contact Info:
- Website: Fearsandqueers.wordpress.com
- Email: kizmemoore@gmail.com
- Instagram: @MuthaNatureKMStarr
Image Credit:
Both Photos were taken by Jazmyn Ray Photography
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