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An Oral History of Drag Performers on Post-Coronavirus Stage: ‘Nothing’s Ever Going to Be the Same’

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Caroline Framke Chief TV CriticAs COVID-19 forced cities into lockdown, nightlife shut down almost overnight, taking countless gigs and jobs with it.

With no ability to stage shows, draw crowds, or even just dance it out with their friends and chosen family, drag performers have had to turn to digital platforms to keep themselves afloat, both financially and creatively.

Ben DeLaCreme, formerly of “RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars,” postponed her summer tour and banded together with other queens to create a “Queer Quarantine” radio show.

New York City artist Untitled Queen embraced the new possibilities of pre-recorded video performances, particularly in terms of being able to caption everything for deaf and hard of hearing audiences who.

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