The 13th Annual San Francisco Drag King Contest Announced

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"The San Francisco Drag King Contest is a mash-up of the MissAmerica Pageant, American Idol, Halloween and a Monster TruckShow," states impresario Fudgie Frottage. "It's a huge event," saysjudge, Simone DeLaGetto. "Everyone dresses up in their finest. It'sa celebration of 'being,' not just expressing yourself as a gender- a celebration of self, of being able to go out and have a goodtime. And, at the same time, there's a part that's justover-the-top cheesiness. But the energy is so high."
Considered "One of the most boisterous parties of the year," by theSan Francisco Chronicle, it's also "Sexy, campy, dragalicious,professionally executed and full of talent," espouses the SanFrancisco Bay Times, and "Impressive, varied, and wild," advocatesThe Onion. The San Francisco Bay Guardian affirms: "Prepare to beamazed by the variety, astounded by the veracity, and properlyimpressed by the figurative and literal balls on display."
Virile Virtuoso, Fudgie Frottage, "The Man with The Biggest Ballsin Show Business," and Internationally Renowned BurlesqueChanteuse, Comic and Siren, The Indra, as "The Indro vs. TheIndra," a bi-sexual, bi-polar, half male, half female character,return to preside over the festivities as Masters (and 1/2Mistress) of Ceremonies. According to last year's revues, "Bothwere on fire all evening," and the SF Bay Times also stated,"Fudgie and Indra possess a magical chemistry and timing that rankswith the likes of George Burns and Gracie Allen meets Sonny andCher with a bit of Three Stooges and Marx Brothers thrown in."
The star-studded event will showcase Fakin' Aiken, reigning 2007Solo King for his impeccable Clay Aiken impersonation, The Pacmen,2007 troupe winners for their flawlessly dazzling choreography,Kitty Kitty Bang Bang, glamorous aerialist burlesque troupe, andspecial guest, Electro, The Pop n' lock King, SF Drag King 2000titleholder (when the contest was only 5 years old). In addition,What-the-F*ckabilly Band, The Mighty Slim Pickins, will alsoperform, and - as always - the gender bending contestants will bethe center of attention.
Contestants are judged on talent, creativity, studliness, sexappeal, originality, humor, make-up/facial hair and fashion by theillustrious panel of nationally known celebrity judges, including2006 Drag King Titleholder, Buck Naked, Simone DeLaGetto of HarlemShake Burlesque, and Sister Roma of The Tim and Roma Show and HotHouse Video.
Jay Walker, SF Drag King 2005 and Mr. Trannyshack 2004, adds, "Ifyou can get the audience going and people are really engaged byyour number, that says so much more than facial hair, or passingability, or any of that stuff. Creativity, good production, andpushing the edge of what we've already seen, that's what makes thisthe best show in San Francisco."
The 13th Annual SF Drag King Contest
... WHEN: Saturday, August 16, 2008, doors 8 pm, show at 9 pm.
... WHERE: DNA Lounge, 375 11th Street, SF.
... BENEFITS: Pets Are Wonderful Support, www.pawssf.org
... TICKETS: $20.00 and up. $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door. Verylimited show seating will be auctioned online. Advance tickets arealso available at Retro Fit Vintage, 910 Valencia, San Francisco,Madame S, 385 8th Street, San Francisco and www.dnalounge.com
... DRESS CODE: DRAG: King, Queen, Faux, Fetish, Formal, High Femme, and Festive.
... INFO: 415.282.2363 or visit: www.sfdragkingcontest.com
Sponsors: Vixen Creations, Buck Angel, Glama-Rama, Black & Blue Tattoo, GoodVibrations, Costumes on Haight, Mr. S. Leather, Pretzel's Yoga, SFBay Guardian, and the Center for Sex and Culture.
judythpiazza@newsblaze.com