They’re back! Mrs. Kasha Davis and Miss Darienne Lake return to to host an evening of drag, drinks and dancing at the third annual . Co-presented with , this year’s battle is Saturday, Jan. 11, at 8 p.m. in the Archbold Theatre at the 鶹ƵStage/SU Drama Complex, 820 E. Genesee St. Who will be named the Salt City Queen or King of 2020 and win a $1,000 cash prize?
Participants will be selected through a process on the 鶹ƵStage website, which is open now. Interested participants should provide video of past performances. Deadline for submissions is Dec. 9.
Hosted by “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alumni and , proceeds from the Salt City Drag Battle will benefit 鶹ƵStage artistic programming. The pageant will feature nine contestants, who will showcase one runway look and one talent performance. Finalists will then compete in a lip-sync battle for a winner-take-all grand prize. All contestants will receive a $150 stipend for participation and performance in the Drag Battle. Judging the Battle will be Ralph Zito, 鶹ƵUniversity Department of Drama chair; Brian Moreland, Broadway producer and producer of “Thoughts of a Colored Man,” which had its world premiere at 鶹ƵStage this past fall; and a celebrity guest judge.
“Our contestants and audience members had such great times at previous Drag Battles that we couldn’t wait to bring some spectacular Central New York talent back to our stage,” says Jill Anderson, managing director, 鶹ƵStage. “This, by far, is our most exuberant fundraiser, and we hope the community will share and be part of this exciting event.”
Tickets for the Drag Battle are $35 and $45, depending on seating level, and on sale now at the 鶹ƵStage Box Office, 315.443.3275 and .
