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Sharon Needles

Sharon Needles

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is a form of entertainment performed by drag artists impersonating men or women, typically in a bar or nightclub. Shows can range from burlesque-style, adult themed nightclub acts to all-ages events with singalongs and story times. Drag brunches are popular by the drinks, performances and overall ambionce of the environment. Drag brunch” is exactly what it sounds like exciting drag performances over a comforting and sometimes boozy brunch. “It’s true, when you see queens perform at drag brunch, you can’t help but feel happier and it’s definitely not just the unlimited mimosas.” Drag artists are multi-skilled creative powerhouses who not only entertain but also educate.

Drag brunch gigs give drag artists more options and opportunities. Drag kings also have experience with the club scene. All is a drag king; that is, usually a cisgender woman, transgender man or non-binary person performing in male or masculine drag on stage. This can include singing, lip-syncing and dancing. While drag queens have broken into the mainstream, largely thanks to the success of RuPaul’s Drag Race, their kingly counterparts have been confined to a more underground existence. Tonight, we are in a basement.

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