Rusty Galore Nutz

“It’s not about me, it’s about our Community”  Rusty~

 Born in PA (79). Raised in ABQ, NM (87) 

Studied Art / National Art Honor Society, Vice President Art Club, Lettered in Art – Cibola High School, (98)

Albuquerque Kings Club Performing Arts Member – Promotions & Flyer Designer (03-06) 

Performer at the Historic Kimo Theater in ABQ NM for Funny Lesbians For a Change, 

SOLD OUT 03' - opening act for comedian Dana Goldburg

Achieved local fame for sensual and exciting performances.  

Performer : ABQ Pride  

Washington DC Kings Club Performing Arts Member (06-13)

Worked with WDC Rape Crisis Center & raised $$ with benefit show

Performed at Black Cat Nightclub, Velvet Lounge & several other rotating gay & straight bars in & around WDC

Performer with Burlesque Troupe , The DC Girly Show at Capitol Pride, opening for RuPaul

Achieved local fame for exhilarating performances & non-profit work

Helped raised $$ for Different Avenues, DC non-profit helping homeless queer youth. Raised $$ for Girls ROCK DC, Non-Profit helping girls achieve their rock n roll dreams 

Invited to perform ‘Send me an Angel’ group number at Columbia University- Queer Prom in NYC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XjcLtcGz1E

Performer at PHASEFEST - Phase 1 

Featured on the cover of Washington Blade the nation’s oldest LGBTQ newspaper

https://www.washingtonblade.com/2010/03/11/a-prom-inent-affair/

Featured in DC Agenda LGBTQI Newspaper

https://www.scribd.com/document/28232157/dcagenda-com-vol-2-issue-11-March-12-2010

Crowned Capitol Queer Prom King, Washington DC - 09' - BOI Productions/TAGG MAG

Featured in the New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2011/05/19/us/

Collaborated with MLB & Washington Nationals promoting 1st Annual LGBT Family Night at the ballpark

**DRAG SCHOOL BREAK** (13-17)

Featured in Twin Cities Gay Scene Magazine, MPLS  13'

Volunteer @ Pink & White Ball/ Elektra Cute Presents, -MPLS

Named one of LOGOTV 100 Best Drag King Names -  2019

https://www.logotv.com/news/n3o44u/best-drag-king-names

Article & Cover of Santa Fe New Mexican, featuring NM Drag Kings @ SF Pride

https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/drag-kings-set-to-strut-their-stuff-for-santa-fe-pride-events/article_7ddcf7d9-6951-5dd6-8f0a-b36e8d5ddf4f.html

Organizer of NM Drag Kings Performance - Santa Fe, Pride 

Performer : Santa Fe, NM Pride 

Winner- Best Drag King, Weekly Alibi, ABQ NM Newspaper, Readers Choice  19'

Headliner for Elevated Roller Derby Annual Fundraiser Drag Show

Launched website – RustyNutz.org

Queerly Nutz Entertainment, Birthed 12/2021

Featured in Butch is Not a Dirty Word Magazine -  22'

Producer of KINGdom NM Drag King Monthly Brunch / King Shows @ Kosmos, ABQ & Jean Cocteau Cinema, SF

Featured in ABQ Paper - 2022

https://abq.news/2022/05/nm-drag-kings-bring-back-the-manly-art-of-drag/

Article in Santa Fe New Mexican - Pasatiempo - 2022

https://www.santafenewmexican.com/pasatiempo/male-delivery/article_0ba4a712-0138-11ed-92e6-d35cf13f2592.html

Featured Drag King at Womensfest Key West, FL 22

Write up in Santa Fe Reporter Newspaper -  11/23/22

https://www.sfreporter.com/arts/sfrpicks/2022/11/23/sfr-picksweek-of-nov-23/

Raised $1,000 for Club Q, NM Drag Kings- Viva Las Vegas 

Article in Santa Fe New Mexican, 12/2022

https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/queer-burlesque-troupes-drag-shows-raises-money-for-victims-in-gay-club-shooting/article_b3e3b2ba-764a-11ed-a8e2-fb64faddabc3.html

Producer - Raised over $2,500 for NM Community Members / Non-Profits w/ NM Drag King Shows - 2022

Conducted a Drag workshop for a private Santa Fe, NM Queer Student School Group

Performer at The Austin International Drag Festival 2023 (AIDF)

Human Rights Alliance (HRA) Santa Fe Pride Volunteer, Community Relations/PRIDE 23 Committee

https://hrasantafe.org/our-team/

Performer at ABQ Pridefest 2023

VOTED BEST DRAG KING 2023 - New Mexico Entertainment Awards

VOTED TOP 3RD DRAG PERFORMER 2023 - Santa Fe Reporter Best of Santa Fe

Opening act for Headliner/Producer - Minneapolis Burlesque Festival 2023 (MBF)

Article in SFR Santa Fe, NM 10/2023 - https://www.sfreporter.com/arts/sfrpicks/2023/10/25/sfr-picksweek-of-october-25/

Article in Santa Fe New Mexican, Pasatiempto 10/2023 - https://www.santafenewmexican.com/pasatiempo/out-there/article_e54ec9ca-692e-11ee-985f-cbf46c772070.html

Chosen to Perform in the 2024 New Mexico Burlesque Festival, ABQ, NM