Posts Tagged ‘Rydyr’
A Drag Galaxy Far, Far Away
Webster University sophomore costume design major Elizabeth Swanson donned a blonde, curly Madonna-esque wig and a custom-made metallic dress to become her “faux queen” personality Vicki Mirage for the twentieth annual Drag Ball. Professional drag performers Siren and Rydyr returned to host Drag Ball. TIFFANY GORDON / The Journal “Vicki doesn’t have any of my…
Read MoreA zombie apocalypse
Student and professional performers got all dressed up in their best apocalyptic looks on March 28 to perform in Webster University’s 19th Annual Drag Ball. On stage, the performers look effortless, but a lot of hard work and creativity lies beneath the illusion.
Read MoreStudent, Professional Performers Share Meaning Behind Art at Annual Drag Ball
Drag may just look like playing dress up, but drag performers put so much more than a look into their performance, Regan Gillam said. “It’s not just people throwing on some lipstick and trying to look like someone else; it’s art. It’s total transformation and during the performance they have so much in their head…
Read MoreSLIDESHOW: Drag queens, kings perform at 16th annual drag ball
Webster University’s annual Drag Ball turned 17 on March 24 as performers, both amateur and professional, hit the stage in Grant Gymnasium.
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