MarcAurele knew he had to strike while the iron was red-hot, so he got to writing, and in just three short weeks he was bringing the show to life, complete with a number that explored the inherent musicality of that bike scene and another that featured a chorus lauding 'gay hockey players with big butts' as if they were singing a church hymn.
Playwright Mikki Gillette—described once as 'the Joan of Arc of the trans community in Portland theatre' by actor and critic Bobby Burmea—sets the work in the lead-up to and immediate aftermath of the 1966 Compton's Cafeteria Riot. We're dropped into the lives of four trans people practically begging the world to care about their pain, but with very different ways of approaching a brighter future.
Lydia Love stated, 'He wanted to be the star of the show and really show off. I would hype him up.' This highlights Noem's desire for attention and validation during their interactions.
Valerie's thirst for fame & acclaim hasn't changed, even if the fickle entertainment industry keeps on shifting right under her feet. Still riding high off her Emmy win for the meta dramedy Seeing Red and emboldened by the recent resurgence of the sitcom format, she lands a gig leading-and executive producing-the new multi-cam sitcom How's That?!.
Join us for a vibrant Trans Day of Visibility Festival at Boeddeker Park in the heart of the Tenderloin and The Transgender District, March 29th 2026. Expect sickening performances, powerful vocals, community vibes.
The performer known as Erika Kwerk has posted videos on TikTok dressing up, lip syncing, and dancing to clips of Kirk's speeches, raking in millions of views and even fundraising for the American Civil Liberties Union [ACLU]
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence's annual Easter in the Park returns to Mission Dolores Park on Sunday, April 5, with the full sacrament: drag performances, live music, the Easter Bonnet contest, Foxy Mary, and the Hunky Jesus competition that gives the whole thing its name. Sister Roma, Peaches Christ, and Honey Mahogany are hosting.
According to the social media user who posted the photos, the group were filming for the upcoming season of Project Runway. Now, Entertainment Weekly has seemingly confirmed that the social media post was accurate, and that both drag stars will reportedly appear in the new season of the show.
