SHOUT STANISLAUS asks, “What happens when ‘Dancing with the Stars’ meets ‘RuPaul?’“ The best night ever! Community leaders (who have never done drag) partner with local drag experts to learn the art of Drag performance. They will give you a night of PG-13 entertainment that you will never forget, all while raising money for four local nonprofit organizations. You do not want to miss it!
We have paired novice community leaders with seasoned local drag performers. With the additional help of two choreographers and a director, we put the community leaders through the ringer of learning two numbers (which include choreography and lip synching) and creating a drag persona (which features fabulous costumes, creative makeup, and a fun drag name). The cumulation of hours of rehearsal ends with a star studded, fun, and exciting PG-13 evening of polished performances.
This event raises money for local nonprofits, all while showing people that drag is multifaceted, drag is art, drag is performance, and most importantly drag is not a crime. The intent of the evening is always to educate, entertain, and celebrate the richness and inclusivity that we have in our community.
This year’s nonprofits are Modesto Artists Movement, Free Mom Hugs, and Weird Moms 209. We are also giving back to Kappa Epsilon, whose members supported and produced the show for the first three years of its existence.