Tampa Bay’s 1st Place Favorite Local Performer: Drag King
When Apollo Infiniti began entertaining in drag, cosplay and as a boylesque performer in 2014, he was drawn to the artform’s escape. He liked the idea of being celebrated for an identity on stage that didn’t align with his identity outside of the spotlight.
That eventually changed. He began exclusively performing as a drag king in 2018 and hasn’t looked back.
“As time grew and I began my medical transition, now I celebrate my identity in drag and out of drag as a harmonious journey,” he says. “As a timeline of my survival and dedication to finding my place in this world.”
Infiniti describes his drag style as alternative and multi-faceted. He’s long admired the sense of style enjoyed by supervillains in pop culture.
“I like to think that if Apollo was in a video game, he’s the guy that was either a villain disguised as a hero or the final nemesis you battle,” he muses. “Other times I find that my drag takes a deviant route, as I’m really fond of Catholic imagery and showing it off more in a corrupt manner.”
That’s on full display when he hosts Devil’s Den at The Spookeasy Lounge, Tampa Bay’s 3rd Place Favorite Local Non-Alcoholic Hangout. The show rotates between drag performers and a sister variety show called The Graveyard. You can also find him “jumping around to the other numerous LGBTQ safe spaces.”
“I hope that everyone is ready to expect the unexpected,” Infiniti says. “I have many projects that I am working on that I can’t speak about right now, but I do know that they will be of epic proportions.”
Placing first for Favorite Drag King is an honor, he adds. It’s Infiniti’s hope “that I can advance more projects that aim to showcase the diverse talents that Tampa has to offer.”
