Town Launches a New Monthly Drag Contest
Hearsay is rummaging through its lipstick, rouge and wig collection to find the best match so that it can hopefully snag the $250 top prize in the inaugural So, You Think You’re a Drag Queen? at Town Danceboutique. The monthly contest kicks off Saturday, January 2, 2010, at 11 p.m., at the popular nightclub and features as this month’s celebrity guest judge Bebe “I Know I’m a Drag Queen” Benet, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Benet is also scheduled to perform.
If you’re interested in competing, come by the Town (2009 8th Street NW) by no later than 10:15 p.m. on January 2. (Doors open at 10 p.m.) Town’s Ed “Add Another Decade to My Decades Roster” Bailey says contestants needn’t arrive in drag (unless they want to), as they will be provided with minimal dressing room space. However, if you’re going to enter, keep in mind you will need to supply your own wig, make-up, props and draggitude.
Contestants will compete in multiple performances, feats of agility, and attitude battles. Tonight’s winner will be crowned by the audience, so plan on bringing along a big cheering entourage. At the year’s end, all the monthly winners will compete for an Ultimate Grand Prize of $2,500. You could buy a lot of rhinestones with that kind of cashola…
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