What a Drag!
HAVEN’s HARRT group is one of the nonprofits who will receive proceeds from the event. We spoke with Deja Moore, one of the performers from What a Drag.
What drew you to perform in What a Drag?
I feel it’s important, now more than ever, to celebrate the art of drag and the joy it brings. We’re in some pretty dark times politically and drag has the power to bring light to the world.
Why is it important to you to support the programs benefiting from this event?
The programs benefiting from this program do so much for our community, and a lot of times they are overlooked when it comes to funding. This is a way to show people that there are resources for those in need, and those resources need our help to continue serving the community.
Given the current climate of the LGBTQ+ community and how drag is currently being perceived, what is the impact you hope to make?
Many want to demonize drag and the LGBTQIA+ community as a whole, in order to deflect from the problems our legislators aren’t willing to fix in this country. I want to educate and showcase what the art of drag really is. I want people to see that we are all humans trying to live bright, colorful lives, without infringing on anyone else’s. We just want to coexist.
What would you recommend to someone who wanted to become a drag artist? What kind of training would they need?
Training is not necessary. It's about getting out there and trying drag. You will never know until you try. And have fun! Many take themselves too seriously and lose sight of why we as artists do this. The more you try, the more you learn, and the better you get.
