QUEENS AT THE BEACH
Drag IN DEWEY
BY MATTY BROWN
Drag is a job, and trans is a way of life.
Letters 52 MAY 27, 2022
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ans of drag are spoiled with options on where to see queens in the Delaware scene, and summer 2022 is shaping up to offer even bigger and better shows. For one, North Beach in Dewey will host drag shows every Wednesday from June 1 to August 31. Adored local queens and nationally-known stars from RuPaul’s Drag Race will entertain audiences all summer long. “It’s the second year we’re having it in Dewey. They’ve never had shows there before,” said Rehoboth’s own Tyra Parker, the show host. “It’s something new for everyone, which is very exciting.” “We’re excited to be stepping it up this year, and to be supporting CAMP Rehoboth,” said North Beach co-owner John Snow, who also owns other Dewey favorites like Bottle & Cork and Rusty Rudder. As Snow notes, $5.00 covers for these shows will generously benefit CAMP Rehoboth’s mission and free programming. Letters got the chance to chat with some of the shows’ key players, including Tamia Gisele Mykles and Drag Race season six’s Laganja Estranja.