The Character

Before committing to such a full-bodied investigation, I scoped out a drag dinner featuring Brandon and Justin at Clouds Brewing. The audience was a rainbow mix of enthusiasts, including a straight couple on their first date, colleagues out for beers, and an 11-year-old who bugged her mom to take her after marveling at a drag character in theJust Dancevideo game. Escapism and empowerment had attracted two young women. “It’s inspiring to see people be so fearless about who they want to be and how