The Gayest Showman, 15th Annual Benefit Drag Show
When:
Thursday, Apr 02, 2020 7:00p -
10:00p
Thursday, Apr 02, 2020 7:00p -
10:00p
Where:
Fitchburg State University, Recreation Center
130 North Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
Admission:
$10
Categories:
LGBT, Music, Performing Arts, University
Event website:
https://www.facebook.com/events/214066919983513/
The Gay Straight Alliance at Fitchburg State University will present the 15th annual drag show at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2, building awareness and raising funds for the university’s LGTBQ+ student scholarship fund.
The “Gayest Showman” annual drag show will be held at the Athletics and Recreation Center, 130 North St., Fitchburg. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
This year’s program will feature dancing and cabaret-style performances by 12 stage performers including Lady Sabrina, Onyx, Lily Whiteass, G Licious G, Sassy, Karisma, Kira Stone, Fantasha, Destiny, Miss Kris, Ivy League, and Mistress of Ceremonies Raquel Blake.
Tickets are $5 for Fitchburg State students and $10 for the public. Tickets can be purchased at the information desk in Hammond Hall, 160 Pearl St., or online at https://secure.touchnet.net/C20743_ustores/web/store_cat.jsp?STOREID=3&CATID=30&SINGLESTORE=true. All proceeds benefit the Fitchburg State LGBTQ+ Scholarship Fund.
Associate Director of Student Development Shane Franzen has supervised the development of the show since its inception.
“This year’s drag show will pay homage to the struggles of the past that have brought drag into our homes,” he said. “Women such as Lottie and Crystal LaBeija were pioneers who became ‘mothers’ of the ‘houses’ that formed communities of refuge for the LGBTQ youth in the last ‘60s. These families became the foundation of the ball culture and underground masquerades that allowed the LGBTQ culture to really be who they wanted to be without fear of judgment. The students of Fitchburg State’s Gay Straight Alliance have also created an accepting culture with one of the most anticipated and highly attended events that the university has to offer. We are also pleased to have this event be a part of the University's 125th Quasquicentennial Celebrations”
