The Gay Straight Alliance at Fitchburg State University will present the highly anticipated 18th annual benefit drag show at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 3, an event designed to entertain, enlighten, and share a great cultural experience with the community.
The “Defying DRAG-ity" Annual Drag show will be held at the Athletics and Recreation Center, 130 North St., Fitchburg. Proceeds from the show will support the newly created LGBTQ Student Scholarship at Fitchburg State. It is labeled as New England's largest and oldest drag show. The program is designed for adults over 18.
This year’s program will feature dancing and cabaret-style performances by seven stage performers including Leominster's own Lady Sabrina, Mizery McRae, Victoria Obvious, Abby Cummings, Destiny Boston, newcomer Ariel Monroe, with Raquel Blake to be the Mistress of Ceremonies for the evening. DJ Scotty P will spin the tunes for the show. The highly anticipated Couples Drag Race, with students from the university, will crown a Drag Queen and a Drag King. Muther Divine will also be in attendance.
Every Fitchburg State event welcomes all members of the university community.
Tickets are $5 for students, $10 for the public, and tables of 10 for $150 (with supplies limited). Tickets may be purchased online.
Shane Franzen, the GSA advisor, has supervised the development of the show since its inception.
“This Drag Show is an important part of the fabric of LGBTQ+ Life at Fitchburg State and her surrounding communities,” Franzen said. “The students of GSA work tirelessly for hours upon hours and for many months putting the show together. It is a privilege to be their advisor. However, it is an honor to watch them grow and flourish as active citizens of the LGBTQ+ community and to share who they are to all.”