Due the popularity of the reality TV show RuPaul’s Drag Race, drag has become more prominent in mainstream culture. However, not many people are aware of what it really means to be a drag queen, leading to many misconceptions regarding the performance style. Beneath the Makeup is a Temple student-produced documentary that seeks to uncover drag queen culture by following three drag performers from Philadelphia.
The documentary stars Ian Morrison, whose performance name is Brittany Lynn, one of Philadelphia’s most beloved drag queens; Joe D’Angio (aka Pissi Myles), the winner of a Philly drag competition Drag Wars (Cycle 4); and Bryan Neel (Ariel Versace), a young queen with a lot of potential. The three relate their experiences starting out in drag and motivations for getting involved in the scene.
The documentary was produced and directed by Jen DiGiovanni, Tiffany Parker, Alexa Santy, James Lamar for a course taught by Professor Kristine Weatherston.
Beneath the Makeup airs on TUTV this Friday, February 20 at 12:30 and 8:30 p.m.
Student documentary offers intimate portrayal of Philly drag scene
Due the popularity of the reality TV show RuPaul’s Drag Race, drag has become more prominent in mainstream culture. However, not many people are aware of what it really means to be a drag queen, leading to many misconceptions regarding the performance style. Beneath the Makeup is a Temple student-produced documentary that seeks to uncover drag queen culture by following three drag performers from Philadelphia.
The documentary stars Ian Morrison, whose performance name is Brittany Lynn, one of Philadelphia’s most beloved drag queens; Joe D’Angio (aka Pissi Myles), the winner of a Philly drag competition Drag Wars (Cycle 4); and Bryan Neel (Ariel Versace), a young queen with a lot of potential. The three relate their experiences starting out in drag and motivations for getting involved in the scene.
The documentary was produced and directed by Jen DiGiovanni, Tiffany Parker, Alexa Santy, James Lamar for a course taught by Professor Kristine Weatherston.
Beneath the Makeup airs on TUTV this Friday, February 20 at 12:30 and 8:30 p.m.