Drag queens perform to support Gay/Straight Alliance
Michale D. Johnston
Issue date: 11/5/09 Section: Campus Events
The Gay/Straight Alliance will host a drag show Thursday, Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. in the U.C. Ball Room. Eight of the top female impersonators from around the region will take the stage for a night of alternative entertainment.
"If you've never been to a drag show, it's going to be like nothing you've ever seen," Gay/Straight Alliance President Emma Crosby said. Crosby said the show will rely on more than one entertainment source to engage the audience.
"It's kind of like a comedy and musical performance," Crosby said.
Drag shows are nothing new to Southeast. While Crosby didn't have an exact count of past drag shows, she said GSA has hosted at least four others in the three years she has been affiliated with the student organization.
GSA social director Edward Haney said in addition to the drag show being entertaining, it is also educational.
"People get exposed to something that they might not normally experience," Haney said. "It gives them a chance to learn about the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual culture."
According to the GSA's website, the purpose of their organization is to lead, support, advocate, educate, and celebrate the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and ally community within the university and Cape Girardeau." Drag shows are an inventive way to try and bridge the chasm between culturally diverse communities. Crosby admits some people may be hesitant about attending a drag show, but she said those people should leave their worries at the door.
"There's no reason to be nervous. It's a good, fun time," Crosby said. "It's always fun to try something new."
The drag show is free and open to anyone who wants to attend.
For more information about GSA visit their Facebook group or find them through the Southeast website.
"If you've never been to a drag show, it's going to be like nothing you've ever seen," Gay/Straight Alliance President Emma Crosby said. Crosby said the show will rely on more than one entertainment source to engage the audience.
"It's kind of like a comedy and musical performance," Crosby said.
Drag shows are nothing new to Southeast. While Crosby didn't have an exact count of past drag shows, she said GSA has hosted at least four others in the three years she has been affiliated with the student organization.
GSA social director Edward Haney said in addition to the drag show being entertaining, it is also educational.
"People get exposed to something that they might not normally experience," Haney said. "It gives them a chance to learn about the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual culture."
According to the GSA's website, the purpose of their organization is to lead, support, advocate, educate, and celebrate the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and ally community within the university and Cape Girardeau." Drag shows are an inventive way to try and bridge the chasm between culturally diverse communities. Crosby admits some people may be hesitant about attending a drag show, but she said those people should leave their worries at the door.
"There's no reason to be nervous. It's a good, fun time," Crosby said. "It's always fun to try something new."
The drag show is free and open to anyone who wants to attend.
For more information about GSA visit their Facebook group or find them through the Southeast website.
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