Watch: Octogenarian Drag Queen Adrian Answers “Why RuPaul’s DragCon” is Important, w/ Sasha Velour, Peppermint, Laila McQueen & More!!!
NYC-based queer writer/performer Donald C Shorter Jr., who spearheaded the multimedia, theatrical drag transformation experience Genderosity, has a new production project called GLITTERAZZI– a boutique video production company specializing in The Other, where they shine a light on those who are different and are making a beautiful impact in the world. Their latest upload is a super cool mini-film shot at RuPaul’s DragCon NYC, where they interviewed tons of groovy queens, asking the question, Why DragCon?. Check it out below, featuring RuPaul’s Drag Race, Season 9 winner Sasha Velour, Peppermint, Haus of Aja members Kandy Muse, MoMo Shade and Dahlia Sin… Paige Turner, Laila McQueen, Shangela, Merrie Cherry, Perfidia, Ruby Roo, Mr.He What, Marti Gould Cummings, über sexxxy porn star Boomer Banks…and an introspective octogenarian drag queen Adrian, aka Henry Arango, who performed in the 1950s and 60s, at the legendary East Village drag venue Club 82 in NYC, marched in the first gay rights parade in NYC, and was a firsthand witness to the Stonewall Riots.