Melissa Schwenk / Rose Thorn
Do you need a change of scenery? Melissa describes her experience at a drag show.
I like to be an adventurous person and try lots of new things; so when my friend invited me to a drag show at her college, I jumped at the chance. I’d already gone to see Chippendale’s for charity, so why not support another philanthropy with a drag show?
I wasn’t sure what to expect. My of-age friend went to a drag show at a club here in Terre Haute and said it was a lot of fun. I asked her what to expect and she gave me the low-down. Since Drag Queens will only hang out with you at events like this if you pay, make sure to take lots of one-dollar bills. I was also told not to wear a lot of makeup because I might be mistaken for a performer. What a great friend.
Why not support another philanthropy with a drag show?
Since there wouldn’t be too many guys there to impress, I didn’t spend too long getting ready. I felt the show would be like an ugly sweater party: try to look good but follow the theme. This night isn’t about the straight women in the audience;:it’s about the “women” on stage. You don’t want to try to look the best in the room and have a Queen look hotter than you. Girls should also keep in mind that the guys there are probably supporting their significant other or are on the prowl for a man, just like you. Don’t get upset if you don’t get hit on the whole night—just think of it as a break from all the Rose attention you get. Guys should also be prepared to get hit on if they are on the more metro side of life. This is especially true if you go with a large group of girls.
All in all, the drag show was a fun experience. The performers were entertaining and the costumes were even crazier than circus outfits. I’ll never be able to listen to “Poker Face” again without thinking of “Diva,” the performer with the giant cardboard cutout on her back. There was loud music and dancing in case you got bored of watching the “girls”. And, best of all, dollar bills were flying towards the stage and money was collected for charity. Even if you never go again, a trip to a drag show is something not to be missed.