EPISODE · Nov 9, 2021 · 54 MIN
Shane Jenek explores his gender as drag queen Courtney Act
from Come Out Wherever You Are with Sean Szeps · host Sean Szeps
If you're a drag queen...where does the performance end and real life start? Courtney Act is Australia's most well-known drag queen, a singer, author and TV presenter. Underneath the hair and makeup, Courtney is Shane Jenek. Performing as Courtney Act has given Shane permission to explore his gender and challenge what we think about masculinity. In this episode Shane shares with Sean about growing up in Brisbane in the 80s, what happened when he texted "I am gay" to his Mum, exploring his sexuality at Sydney’s gay nightclubs and experimenting with gender and masculinity under the cover of drag. If this episode brought up any feelings for you or you want more information, these resources may help you: QLife: Call 1800 184 527 for a free phone service every day from 3pm – midnight. Visit their website www.qlife.org.au for a free webchat Minus18: Australia’s LGBTQIA+ charity. Follow them on social @minus18youth or visit their website on www.minus18.org.au for resources, events and training for your school or workplace Lifeline: Call 13 11 14 for 24-hour crisis support If you want to be a part of the Come Out Wherever You Are community, you can follow us on Instagram: @comeoutwhereveryouare @seanszeps @courtneyact Courtney's debut memoir 'Caught In The Act' is out now Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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If you're a drag queen...where does the performance end and real life start? Courtney Act is Australia's most well-known drag queen, a singer, author and TV presenter. Underneath the hair and makeup, Courtney is Shane Jenek. Performing as Courtney Act has given Shane permission to explore his gender and challenge what we think about masculinity. In this episode Shane shares with Sean about growing up in Brisbane in the 80s, what happened when he texted "I am gay" to his Mum, exploring his sexuality at Sydney’s gay nightclubs and experimenting with gender and masculinity under the cover of drag. If this episode brought up any feelings for you or you want more information, these resources may help you: QLife: Call 1800 184 527 for a free phone service every day from 3pm – midnight. Visit their website www.qlife.org.au for a free webchat Minus18: Australia’s LGBTQIA+ charity. Follow them on social @minus18youth or visit their website on www.minus18.org.au for resources, events and training for your school or workplace Lifeline: Call 13 11 14 for 24-hour crisis support If you want to be a part of the Come Out Wherever You Are community, you can follow us on Instagram: @comeoutwhereveryouare @seanszeps @courtneyact Courtney's debut memoir 'Caught In The Act' is out now Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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