FAQs about the Drag show

Yes, as long as the engaged learning communication class that sponsors this drag show continues and partners with Momma’s Boyz. 

This name originated from brainstorming and input from Max Davidson, Scott Schönfeldt-Aultman, and Alex U. Inn in 2016. It is meant to allude to drag attire (“suited”) and social justice/change. Obviously, “Suited” is also a pun suggesting that this particular drag show or those who are part of the show are well situated for, well-positioned for or a good fit for advocating, seeking, and/or bringing about justice and change.

Click below to be directed to our performers page where pictures and bios of our performers can be found!

It all depends on the performer. Their bios usually indicate preferred pronouns, which may be different from their non-performer pronouns.

There are all kinds of ways. Maybe a combination of a first pet name and street name when young. Maybe a creative play on words. Maybe to convey a sense of their drag character. To create your own name, visit the transformation station for our drag name generator!

A form of gender expression; choice of how one expresses oneself via clothing and behavior; performance of gender.

A Drag King is a person portraying masculinity (e.g., stereotypical male themes) through dance and/or lip sync or live vocals and a Draq Queen is someone performing femininity (e.g., stereotypical female themes) through dance and/or lip sync or live vocals.     

Certainly some people believe we all do it everyday. In terms of performing drag on stage, anyone can do it. Some people would suggest that if you are not part of the LGBTQI+ community, you should think a bit about why you want to perform drag and what impact it may have on others.

For some kings or queens, this may be one of the intents, though it may be more in the sense of having audience members think more about sexuality, gender, race, class, ability, and other identitites. But, sometimes drag artists are just having fun.

There is a long history of drag being employed for social justice purposes. A quick google can start you on this journey, as might a conversation with someone in the class.

Many people think so, and this class seeks to highlight the connections between communication, social justice, and drag. That said, some drag can reiterate negative stereotypes that can be harmful in fostering less than positive ideas about groups of people.