Pronto! Lounge presentsSeason 05

Michigan’s fiercest drag competition is back. Bring the talent. Bring the nerve. Leave it all on the stage.

Sign up
Signups
Aug 13–27
Thu
10 PM

The assignment

Two groups.
One stage.
One crown.

01

Every Thursday at 10 PM

The competition begins September 10, 2026 at Pronto! Lounge.

02

Two rotating groups

Contestants alternate in two groups throughout the first 8 weeks.

03

Finale: December 17

The competition culminates in a grand-prize finale.

The invitation

Every kind
of drag.
Every style.

Come as the artist you are.

Queens, kings, things, monsters, glamour, camp, alternative, experimental, and everything in between—all forms and styles of drag are welcome in the Rag Dolls competition.

There’s room at the table.

Prior Rag Dolls contestants are welcome to apply again. Priority will be given to new faces as we get ready for an All-Stars season coming in the near future.

The names behind the night

Producer + show director

Ty Neal

Returning host

Victoria Sanchez

Ready for your close-up?

Put your
name in
lights.

Signups are open August 13–27. Tell us who you are and how to reach you. Applications are reviewed by the Rag Dolls team.

Before you submitSubmitting this form does not guarantee a spot in Season 5.

Performer application

Season 05

Your information is used only to review and coordinate Rag Dolls Season 5.

Need to know

FAQ,
darling.

Does submitting guarantee my spot?

No. Every submission will be reviewed, and selected performers will be contacted directly.

Do I need a headshot?

A headshot is encouraged, but optional. A clear, recent photo works perfectly.

What does tip-spot only mean?

There is no standard performance fee. Contestants perform for audience tips while competing for the season’s grand prize.

Will I perform every Thursday?

For the first 8 weeks, contestants are split into two groups that alternate Thursdays.