Performers Hibiscus, Faye Queen, Aquasha DeLusty and Maxwell Edgelord took the stage Friday night during the University of Idaho’s second annual drag show.
The four drag queens shook the Bruce Pitman Center. The stage was not the only thing that was the queen’s territory, during the show drag queens took down to the isles and extended their performance to the audience.
It was a night full of outfit changes, diverse music and heartfelt moments about coming out for National Coming Out Day.
Last year was one of the first drag shows UI saw which served as a test run for how the community would react. There was such a large turnout last year, so Vandal Entertainment decided to host it again, said Vandal Entertainment Marketing and Promotions Coordinator James Trayford.
UI’s campus embraced the idea of the drag show, this year Vandal Entertainment planned for more seating and robust entertainment for a larger event Trayford said.
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There is a lot of planning that goes into hosting a drag show taking a lot of communication and collaboration, finding different performers and reaching out to services said Vandal Entertainment Performing Arts Coordinator Erin Noble.
One headliner Hibiscus came all the way from New York Noble said.
“We have a huge drag community in Moscow that we want to be a part of the show as well,” Noble said.
Not only do there need to be performers for a drag show, but community support is needed.
“Without the Moscow Community, this show wouldn’t have happened,” Noble said.
Vandal Entertainment was excited to partner with LGBTQA Office, Fraternity and Sorority Life and the Residence Hall Association to put on an event that means a lot to students and those involved with that.
It is incredibly important to provide space for diversity and inclusivity on campus. Vandal Entertainment’s goal is to amplify and elevate the student experience through fun events.
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Being able to host drag shows and LGBTQA events on campus provide a space for members of the LGBTQA community and entertainment specifically for the community Trayford said.
“It is a space where we’re able to as a student body to come together and celebrate that diversity on such an important day like National Coming Out Day,” Trayford said.
Drag queen shared their coming out stories, offering a more supportive atmosphere for the night.
“Your family is coming if you haven’t already found them. They may be late, stuck in traffic, but they are coming. I know for me, a big part of family is not just the kindness and the love. It’s standing up for the things and people you believe in. Not allowing the crap to happen.” Maxwell Edgelord said.
Disclosure: James Trayford is a member of the Student Media Board.
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