Tennant, Janet

It's a Drag: Cross-Dressing in Performance

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ISBN 13:: 9781493059058
author:: Tennant, Janet
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Applause Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 262
Dimensions:: 22.1 x 14.7 x 1.8 centimetres (0
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Performing Arts, Theater,
Condition:: New
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Cross-dressing performers have been a part of live performance for nearly as long as it exists. In It's a Drag, Janet Tennant explores this fascinating topic, focusing on theatrical history in Britain and North America.

The author examines the various reasons behind cross-dressing performances, from telling stories to creating distinctive alter egos, and considers how these practices have evolved over time. She also looks at modern performers like RuPaul, Mj Rodriquez, David Bowie, and Billy Porter, as well as historical figures such as Shakespearean boy actors.

This book takes a nuanced look at the use of cross-dressing in performance, including its impact on social and political issues, and how it may continue to shape the future of live performance.

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