A youth theater that receives hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal funding from taxpayers is hosting a “drag camp” for kids as young as 13.
The Manitoba Theatre for Young People (MTYP) will hold the camp from Aug. 21 to 25 for teens aged 13 to 18.
According to the camp description, kids will be able to become “Drag Things” by being instructed in make up, wigs and drag performances. The camp costs $350 for registration.
“Do you love the idea of being a Drag King, Drag Queen, or Drag Thing but don’t know where to start? Explore the fun of drag through this week-long introduction to the art form,”
“You will create or refine a drag persona using make up, wigs, and costumes, and then create a lip sync number to debut at the end of the week!”
The MTYP’s latest annual report lists “Government of Canada” subsidies as a significant source of its funding.
In 2022, the theatre received $241,993 in funding from Canadian taxpayers and the year prior, MTYP received $587,044.
A total of 53% of the organization’s funds come from grants.
As reported by True North earlier this month, Winnipeg Pride hosted a drag queen story hour for children performed by a group that publicly posts extreme and satanic-themed content.
According to the Pride Winnipeg website, the group “House of Hex” performed on the kids stage where they read to kids.
Public Instagram profiles belonging to the group and its members show a variety of horror and satanic themed content not suitable for children.
