Who’s Who

Original Compositions & Lyrics

Major Scales is a musician, writer and performer based in Seattle who has written everything from award-winning shows on the east coast to music for amateur adult films on the west. His songs have played everywhere from RuPaul’s Drag Race to Wigstock. He created his long-touring musical comedy The Vaudevillians with stage partner Jinkx Monsoon, with whom he continues to regularly tour original cabaret work. He has written music for every year of The Jinkx and Dela Holiday Show, including the film special. Major just finished touring the U.K. with Jinkx in their musical comedy Together Again, Again! He last worked with BenDeLeCreme on their radio play/podcast WQUR: Queer Quarantine Radio along with Peaches Christ and Ms. Monsoon; those episodes, as well as his albums released with Jinkx, can currently be found streaming online.

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Music Production

Markaholic aka Mark Byers is a Los Angeles-based songwriter & producer who has created pop songs for artists, drag queens, and tv/film productions for over 10 years. His credits include RuPaul ("Kitty Girl," "Hey Sis, It’s Christmas," "RuPaul's Drag Race"), Trixie Mattel ("Homemade Christmas"), Nina West ("Drag Is Magic," "Lisa Frankenstein"), Alaska ("Amethyst Journey"), Neil Patrick Harris ("Drag Me To Dinner," "Neil's Puppet Dreams"), films "The Farewell," "Rough Night" and "Step Sisters," and all original music for Rhett & Link's "Good Mythical Morning."

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Choreographer, Ensemble, Assistant to the Director

Chloe Albin (she/her) is a multifaceted dancer, choreographer, and teaching artist. She hails from the Pacific Northwest, and is a proud alumna of Chapman University’s Department of Dance. She has been featured as a dancer & choreographer on national and international stages, and has been working with BenDeLaCreme since 2017 (Beware the Terror of Gaylord Manor). She has been delighting audiences as a part of The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show since its beginnings in 2018, including their film, The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Special, 2020. She loves creating this special magic with her chosen family, and is thrilled to share this show with you. Love to Julian, Mom, Dad, Spencer, and Parker.

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Mr. Babygirl is a black, pangender, trans theminine entertainer, dancer and choreographer residing in Seattle, WA. While earning their BFA in Dance and Choreography from Cornish College of the Arts, their work developed focus in queer entertainment and utilizing a queer lens in contemporary dance creation. They have worked with several artists and organizations including Seattle Men’s Chorus, the Greater Seattle Business Association, A Sensible Theatre Company, Wade Madsen, and were more recently on the planning committee of Black Brown Queer! Festival’s 2022 inaugural festival in Santa Cruz, CA. They are honored to be returning to the stage in The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show taking part since its 2018 debut including The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Special. They would like to extend their gratitude to their friends, family and partner, Jeremy, and are dedicating their performance this season to their late great Uncle Leon.

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Jace Gonzalez grew up in New Jersey, starting off learning various styles of Hip Hop dance. After deciding dance was what he wanted to do, he vigorously trained in Ballet, Modern and Jazz. Graduating from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia with a BFA in Ballet Performance, he rushed into the professional world. While living on the East Coast, he was able to perform with different concert dance companies, work with the NFL as a choreographer for the Eagles’ cheerleaders, and even tour the world dancing with a ballet company. He now lives in LA and is pursuing his commercial dreams. He’s been fortunate enough to work in movies and music videos alike, which includes working for artists like Lin-Manuel Miranda, Diddy, Saweetie, Doja Cat & Monet X Change. He is SUPER excited to be a part of The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show!

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Jim Kent (he/him) is originally from Minnesota and Hawaii. He’s performed in Seattle for the last 15 years, touring nationally and internationally with Molly Scott, Mark Haim, zoe | juniper, Dayna Hanson, Saint Genet, Seattle Dance Collective, and Whim W'Him Seattle Contemporary Dance, where he danced for 12 Seasons. This year marks his 5th year movin’ and shakin’ in The Jinkx and Dela Holiday Show. His passion for accessible and affordable art space in Seattle has led him to serve on the board at Base: Experimental Art + Space for the last five years.

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Ruby Mimosa is known as The Effervescent EnterTEASER! A unique mix of athleticism, dance, theatrics, and bubbly charm makes Ruby a Seattle treasure and beloved all over the world. She has been a highlighted performer and instructor all over the US, Canada, France, England, Portugal, China, and Australia. Voted as one of the Most Influential Burlesque Performers in the World by 21st Century Burlesque in 2021 & 2022. Ruby is the creator and producer of BurlesKaraoke, burlesque educator, celebrated performer, and tastemaker throughout Seattle. Mimosa has worked with Grammy award winning artists Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, The Seattle Opera, as well as a host of Drag & Burlesque superstars. Ruby has been a part of The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show since its inception in 2018 including The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Special!

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Originally from Chicago, Scottie has lived all across the globe, training in many dance styles including Ballet, Tap, and Jazz to name a few. After graduating from high school in Texas, he made the big move to California. Traveling around the world for 6 years he has seen, met & walked the lifestyles of so many different cultures & people, learning to never take what you have for granted but to also never settle for less than you are.

He has worked with major artists such as Post Malone, Martin Short, Broadway choreographers such as Connor Gallagher, and Patti Wilcox to name a few. You can find him performing, acting, singing, and spreading love and joy all over Southern California.

He is thrilled to be welcomed into the JDHS family and is honored to be on the stage with this incredible team!

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Producer, Merchandiser, Backstage Manager, “Hunky the Elf”

Gus Lanza is a trans-masculine producer whose focus is on centering the stories of LGBTQI+ communities and other historically marginalized groups. Since 2016, Gus has been a producer and the operations manager for the independent production company, BenDeLaCreme Presents, which is helmed by superstar Drag Queen producer/writer/director, BenDeLaCreme. In 2020, Gus was a lead producer on BenDeLaCreme Presents’ first film, the original holiday musical extravaganza--The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Special (hulu, 2020)--and was chiefly responsible for developing and executing the release, marketing, distribution, and merchandising strategies for the film. In addition to his ongoing work with BenDeLaCreme Presents, Gus has worked on several independent television and film projects as well as produced 5 short films for the Outset Young Filmmakers Project through Outfest LA, which screened the completed films in November 2021. Most recently, he was a key producer, backstage manager, and merchandiser for the critically acclaimed, The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show, 2021 and 2022 tours.

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Producer, Sound Designer, Tour Manager

Kevin Heard (he/him) has been working with BenDeLaCreme Presents for over a decade to help facilitate whatever brilliant project BenDeLaCreme is up to. He was the Associate Producer and Sound Designer for her four award-winning Off-Broadway solo show hits (Terminally Delightful, Cosmos, Inferno A-Go-Go, and BenDeLaCreme is… Ready to Be Committed), her years-long run of Beware the Terror of Gaylord Manor (a Halloween queer-camp spooktacular romp at Seattle’s ACT Theatre), and several theatrical tours both domestic and international. Since the inception of The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show in 2018, Kevin has been a producer on all incarnations of the endeavor, including 2018’s To Jesus, Thanks for Everything!, 2019’s All I Want for Christmas is Attention, 2021’s The Return of the Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show, LIVE!, 2022’s The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show and 2020’s film version The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Special, which immediately became a queer seasonal must-watch sensation and is currently available to purchase on most VOD platforms worldwide.

Kevin owns and operates Heard Audio LLC, a New York City-based consulting firm for sound design and sound system design for live performance and immersive experiences. His work as a theatrical sound designer has been heard on Broadway, Off-Broadway, internationally, and in dozens of regional theatre productions from coast to coast.

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Lighting Designer, Production Stage Manager

Mike Faba is a Lighting Designer and Supervisor for Dance, Theater, and Events. Recent design credits include The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show international tour, America(na) to me (Mixed Companies) and Beyond Ballet (Sara Mearns) at Jacob's Pillow, No. 1 (Wang Ramirez & Sara Mearns) at New York City Center, Spectral Preludes (Tom Gold Dance) at Florence Gould Hall, Wednesday Morning, 11:45 (Pilobolus) at Skirball Center for the Arts, Marksman (Kate Weare) at The Joyce and the Guggenheim, and Unstruck (Kate Weare) at BAM Fisher. Event design work includes Life Is Beautiful Festival, as well as PatBO and MONSE for NYFW (Studio RRD). Lighting Supervisor credits include Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, Mark Morris Dance Group, Paul Taylor American Modern Dance, Camille A. Brown & Dancers, Wang Ramirez, Pilobolus, Martha Clarke, and Radiolab Live: In The Dark. Mike is the Production Manager and Artist's Assistant for Kurt Perschke's RedBall Project, the world's longest-running public art piece. Mike is also the founding Project Manager of Queens Rising, a non-profit initiative to promote Arts & Culture across the borough of Queens, NY, that partners with over 100 Queens organizations and promotes over 300 events in Queens each June.

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Associate Lighting Designer

Emily is a lighting designer and collaborative artist based in Brooklyn, NY working in theater, dance, music, live events, and immersive experiences. Recent design credits: 2023 Festival Stage (Williamstown Theater Festival) La Lucha (Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego) The Jury (Theater Now) Teatro Piñata (The New Children's Museum) Optika Piñata, Las Quinceañeras (La Jolla Playhouse WOW Festival) Micha: Visions (Joe's Pub.) Recent associate credits: Fragments (Carnegie Hall) New Dances (Juilliard) Evanston Salt Costs Climbing (The New Group) Dana H. (Broadway, The Vineyard) Is This a Room (Broadway) Emma, The Tempest, Noises Off (Guthrie Theatre.) Emily is a resident designer at the Monterey Jazz Festival. Proud member USA 829.

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Scenic Elements Designer

As a designer and associate in theatre, opera, and dance, David’s work has been seen on Broadway, Off-Broadway, regionally, and internationally. Regional credits include designs at the Kennedy Center, Bay Street Theatre, Kitchen Theatre Company, Geva Theatre, Hangar Theatre, Northern Stage, George Street Playhouse, and Gulfshore Playhouse. Additionally, he has created unique environments for several major brands including Audible, Canva, Lifetime Networks, and M&M’s. Broadway associate work includes The Color Purple (2015 Tony-winning revival and tour), Les Liaisons Dangereuses, and King Charles III.

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Production Assistant / Assistant to BenDeLaCreme

Jordy Austin is a non-binary individual hailing from Ridgewood, NY. They bring creativity to life as a costumer in the world of film and TV, and their talents extend to the fashion realm, having served as a Stylist Assistant and Fashion Assistant. Growing up amidst the energy of Starrett City in Brooklyn and a proud New Yorker now based in Ridgewood, they've spent their entire life immersed in the city's diversity and culture. Born under the Scorpio sign in November, they infuse their work with intensity and dedication. Sharing their life with a partner and two charming cats, they relish going out dancing with friends, crafting jewelry, indulging in streaming services, and exploring the realms of fiction and spirituality through reading and meditation. They find joy in events that allow them to express their unique style, making every occasion a celebration of self.

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Production Assistant / Assistant to Jinkx Monsoon

Anastasia has worked in the entertainment industry for over ten years. She is a proud member of IATSE local 74, and is proud start her fourth tour as a member of the Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show Production team.

Public Relations

Heart Spade PR is a Brooklyn-based arts PR firm started by Matt Gross. Heart Spade PR’s mission is to elevate artists and institutions that kindle the joy of discovery and challenge the way we view and encounter the world, ourselves and each other. Visit heartspadepr.com for more info.

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Associate Producer, Director of Marketing

Jin Moon is a producer and talent booker. Through her independent agency, On the Moon Arts, founded in 2014 she has represented a variety of arts including drag, comedy, storytelling and music over the years. She served as the booking agent for The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show from 2018-2022, and now works on the tour as an Associate Producer at BenDeLaCreme Presents. She’s also been working with comedian Lizz Winstead (The Daily Show Co-Creator) since 2016, booking talent and comedy tours for Winstead’s non-profit, Abortion Access Front and its weekly podcast Feminist Buzzkills. Past work includes booking RuPaul’s Drag Race: Battle of the Seasons from 2013-2016 and producing live shows including Jinkx Monsoon & Major Scales' The Ginger Snapped Eliot Glazer’s Haunting Renditions, Giulia Rozzi’s Feelings and Ophira & Adira with Ophira Eisenberg and Adira Amram & The Experience. She was also a talent buyer at Union Hall and Bell House in Brooklyn, NY from 2009-2011.

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