[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Entertainment Editor reviews the 25th annual drag show<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Camille Lenning<\/strong> | Entertainment Editor<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/files\/2022\/04\/cover-pt-2-1.jpg” title_text=”cover pt 2″ _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider color=”#8c8c8c” divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”8px” _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Contact the author at howlentertainment@wou.edu\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n April 2022 brought Western\u2019s 25th annual drag show, \u201cDown Where It\u2019s Wetter,\u201d a nonstop celebration of all Queer identities. The Triangle Alliance sponsored show explored sexuality and relationships through the stories of multiple characters finding and accepting themselves under the sea.<\/span><\/p>\n Narrated by the aptly named \u201cRainbow Fish,\u201d the performance was far more story-oriented than the average drag show. It followed our main character, a human named Quinn, who knows she isn\u2019t straight but doesn\u2019t know what her label is. She is approached by lesbian mermaid princess Leah, who offers to help guide Quinn on her journey of self exploration by turning her into a mermaid.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This transformation was marked with the iconic \u201cH2O\u201d theme song \u201cNo Ordinary Girl\u201d by Indiana Evans \u2014 which was not only a fitting choice for such an event but also enjoyable for those who grew up with the show, like myself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Honestly, all the music choices were fantastic. Songs ranged from \u201cCall Me Mother\u201d by RuPaul to \u201cSupermassive Black Hole\u201d by Muse, covering a wide array of genres and all choreographed to perfection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n One thing I didn\u2019t expect from this drag show was to be brought to tears by the story of a polyamorous relationship who\u2019s third partner has to be kept a secret.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Trey, a shark, is in a polyamorous relationship with mermaid Kai and jellyfish Noni, but can\u2019t tell anyone because they\u2019re afraid of judgment. In a dance choreographed to Harry Styles\u2019 \u201cFalling,\u201d Trey pines after the two as they are forced to ignore him in public. I was a mess throughout the whole song.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The story made a point to acknowledge the many gender expressions, relationships and sexualities out there, with special emphasis on the validity of polyamorous relationships and Queer, aromantic and genderfluid individuals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Throughout the show, the energy in the room was immaculate \u2014 I\u2019ve never heard an audience scream so loudly. The performers gave it their all, and I left Rice Auditorium with a scratchy voice and ringing ears.<\/span><\/p>\n This was my first drag show, so I walked in not knowing what to expect, and I was blown away by the effort that was so clearly put into this performance. 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