Workhorse Queen (2021): Cast & Plot
Workhorse Queen is a 2021 documentary directed by Angela Washko, starring Mrs. Kasha Davis, RuPaul and Steven Levins. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and was made on a reported $200,000 budget.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Angela Washko
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Breezeway Productions
- Budget
- $200K
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Workhorse Queen About?
The premise of Workhorse Queen without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After landing a role on a reality television show, 47-year-old Ed Popil, a suburban telemarketer, leaves his job to pursue a career in entertainment. He transforms into Mrs. Kasha Davis, a drag queen persona inspired by 1960s housewives, and quickly becomes the queen of her cul-de-sac.
Workhorse Queen Themes & Keywords
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- drag queen
- nightlife
- rochester new york
- lgbtq
- drag
- famous drag queen
- theater
- performing arts
- biography filmmaking
- theatrical performance
- addiction
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- gay marriage
- cultural icon
- activist
- friendship
- upstate new york
- dance
- singing
- actor
- aggy dune
- ru paul's drag race
- performance art
- stage
- art documentary
- social documentary
- reality tv filmmaking
- aspiring reality tv star
- lust for fame
- pursuit of fame
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- seeking stardom
- following one's dream
- stardom
Workhorse Queen Cast
Mrs. Kasha Davis leads the cast, with RuPaul and Steven Levins. Directed by Angela Washko; 31 actors are credited in all.
- Director Angela Washko
- Mrs. Kasha Davis as themselves
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RuPaul as themselves - Steven Levins as themselves
- Darienne Lake as themselves
Also Starring in Workhorse Queen
· 27 more- Pandora Boxx Themselves
- Bianca Del Rio Themselves
- Tatianna Themselves
- Tempest DuJour Themselves
- Aggy Dune Themselves
- Daniel Jones Themselves
- Rachel Dratch Themselves
- Alaska Thunderfuck Themselves
- Miss Richfield 1981 Themselves
- Pete Smith Themselves
- Heklina Themselves
- Ross Mathews Themselves
- James St. James Themselves
- Sister Roma Themselves
- Chad Michaels Themselves
- Christopher Steckel Themselves
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- Baden Tilley Themselves
- Simona Ioffe Themselves
- Dewey Rice Themselves
- Timothy Huffman-Hutchins Themselves
- Topher Wouters Themselves
- Carrie Vernon Themselves
- Diane Chevron Themselves
- Duke Epolito Themselves
- Katie Peskar Themselves
- Lyndsey Parker Themselves
- Charlie Hides Themselves
Workhorse Queen Plot Summary
What happens in Workhorse Queen from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ed Popil escapes his day job at DialAmerica to perform as drag queen Mrs. Kasha Davis at night, turning his life into a rhythm of backstage glamour and everyday routines. The film follows this double life with a calm, observant gaze, letting audiences witness how a performer builds a persona that can both shelter and demand everything from its creator.
Seven years of sending audition tapes to RuPaul’s Drag Race casting calls finally pay off when Ed is cast on Season 7 in 2015, a turning point that the documentary traces with care and nuance. It tracks the expectations, nerves, and small victories that accompany a leap into a reality TV spotlight, while also showing how that spotlight shifts the dynamics of personal relationships and public identity.
Full summary
The whole story of Workhorse Queen, scene by scene
Workhorse Queen Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Workhorse Queen: Exclusive Clip – The Inspiration for Mrs. Kasha Davis
How Well Do You Know Workhorse Queen?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the drag name that Ed Popil performs under?
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Workhorse Queen FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget and post-credit scenes of Workhorse Queen, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Workhorse Queen?
Workhorse Queen runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Workhorse Queen released?
Workhorse Queen was released on February 12, 2021.
Who directed Workhorse Queen?
Workhorse Queen was directed by Angela Washko.
Who is in the cast of Workhorse Queen?
Workhorse Queen stars Mrs. Kasha Davis, RuPaul and Steven Levins, among 31 credited actors.
What was the budget of Workhorse Queen?
Workhorse Queen had a reported budget of $200,000.
Does Workhorse Queen have a post-credit scene?
No. Workhorse Queen has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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