WSU Drag Show 2012

  On Thursday, March 29th, 2012 WSU held a drag show. This was my first experience of a drag show. Now, on our way to the show we got into a little fender bender unfortunately but that didn’t stop us from going to the show.  The environment was upbeat with smiles and laughter throughout the audience. It was a wonderful experience watching people sing and dance. Also, you can forget the tips and how all the proceeds where going to such a great event. 

  
  The show reminded me of a middle school talent show. Maybe it was just the backstreet boys or the energetic atmosphere but the for sure thing is that this event wasn’t PG ☺. Drag is a different form of art. I sat in the back row because I arrived a little late like normal and unfortunately almost all seats where taken. The only thing I didn’t like was that it was hard to see over all the bobbling heads. So sitting or standing on the chairs was what I had to do but the show was great. I wish I could of stayed for the dance show but I had an eight am class so we left after the show.  I enjoyed every performer. The more crowd involvement the better I felt they were. The couples (Amanda and her partner) I felt were the best! They did an excellent job and I loved the song choice. At first I didn’t get why it was the same five performers but as the show went on I got excited to see what performer was next and finding out their song choice. All I can say to the people who couldn’t go is that you all will regret not going next year!   
  
  You can relate this to our class work because it gives to you a better view of the LGBT community. The performers didn’t match the “norm” of society and are considered deviant for being who they are. It really gives the extra push on our society to broaden our definition of normal. I feel that WSU is going in the right direction by having the Drag Show and then next week having gender-neutral bathrooms. This class has really helped me broaden my norms and I’m proud to be part of these experiences.