Over the past six months, more than a dozen states across the country have introduced anti-drag legislation. Whether it is referred to as “adult entertainment” or “cabaret,” the art form of drag is under attack from some of the most powerful local legislators in the nation. Though many of the anti-drag bills making their way.
“Are you nervous?” Adjusting the straps of their holster to align with the rest of the perfectly planned cowboy attire, Sydryl Denila, also known by the stage name Mr. Trans Former, is getting ready for their drag debut. “Of course I am,” they said. “This is my first ever drag performance.” Denila never imagined being.