Denali Foxx
By Journey Tupper Since we’re just around the corner from the snowiest, coziest, merriest time of the year in the big Chi Town, I thought...
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Maebe A. Girl - First Elected Drag Queen (Alex Bianchi)
Maebe A. Girl is an American drag queen and politician. She is the first drag queen to ever be elected into public office. Maebe A. Girl...
And the show goes on: a history of Greek drag, past and present
By: Nicole Massat Most of us know that ancient Greece was the birthplace of modern-day theater. Dating back to the sixth century BCE,...
Darby Lynn Cartwright: A Model for Growth
Darby Lynn Cartwright has been a staple of Chicago queer nightlife for several years now, after stumbling into the artform essentially on...
William Dorsey Swann: The First Drag Queen
When asked to explore the history of drag, I stumbled upon the extraordinary life of William Dorsey Swann or “The Queen” as he was known...
Both Kid and Queen: Has Imp Vanished?
by Julia Ravenscroft Imp Queen/Imp Kid is a musician and drag queen based out of Chicago. Described as a "Queer non-binary trans femme"...
Drag Scene in Athens, Greece: Overcoming Violence and Homophobia - Alexandra Georgopoulos
While many European countries managed to embrace the LGBTQ+ community, Greece hasn’t been so open. Members of the community have...
Personal Performance Write-up (Emma Schleppi)
For my final, I decided to create my own drag performance. It took me more time than I anticipated to choose a piece to perform to. I...
Miami's Drag Palace - Mollie Menuck
Miami, already known for its rich nightlife, has a rich history of performers and aesthetics. Nevertheless, this rich history carries on...
Performer Rose Butch and Occult Symbols in LGBTQA+
Written by Simone Heim (they,them) Rose Butch from their HYPERBAE interview, photos by Garrett Riffal Full of life and expression,...
What Really Took Willow Downtown: An interview With Denver Drag Artist, Willow Pill - Ainsley Jahr
Willow Pill, Denver drag performer, is not your typical drag queen. Known for her drag show, Pill Box, hosted at Gladys bar, and her...
Shea Couleé's Influence over Chicago - Kim Kapela
Drag queen, musician and activist, Shea Couleé has held an immense platform in pop culture and Chicago’s drag scene, as well as Chicago’s...
The Impact Trans Women of Ballroom in the 70s-80s Had on Drag Culture
by Li Kiefer Drag is an all inclusive art form. There are drag kings, queens, assigned female at birth queens, and androgynous royalty. I...
Deafies in Drag!
Selena Minogue, who is named Alvaro was born deaf and learned American Sign Language from her older brother. and then later went to...
To Tuck, or Not to Tuck, That is the Question; How Shakespeare Tucked Himself into Drag - Sarah S.
For many drag performers, the theatre was a launching pad for their eventual drag career, which should come as no surprise given the...
A Little Visit Of Drag in Mexico Moment- Jesus
A LOT OF PEOPLE SAY: IS DRAG IN MEXICO HARDER THAN THE US? IS THERE MORE VIOLENCE OVER THERE ? WHATS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DRAG IN US...
Hell in a Handbag - Gabby Hiatt
Hell In A Handbag productions was founded in 2002 with its debut production POSEIDON! An Upside-Down Musical, which had successful...
Drag in India: A look at the country’s stance in terms of the LGBTQ+ community
Rachel Patel Just last year, India's shifting cultural landscape sparked global controversy when the South Asian country overturned...
Drag and Gay Culture in 1970's LA by Scarlet Frishman
Los Angeles, specifically West Hollywood, has long been a gay cultural center. The Gay disco scene in the 1970's was booming there,...
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