West Hollywood and the West Hollywood Library are presenting another installment of Drag Story Hour at 11 a.m. today, which aims to promote inclusivity and diversity through storytelling, featuring Miss Barbie-Q as storyteller.
Drag Story Hour, initially created by Michelle Tea and RADAR Productions in San Francisco in 2015, was introduced to West Hollywood in 2017 with funding from the City’s Arts Division. The West Hollywood series, produced by Pickle the Drag Queen, the City’s first Drag Laureate, has become a staple in community events.
The event is open to the public, free of charge, and does not require RSVPs. Attendees can find more information at https://go.weho.org/46qDg2g.
This month’s reader, Sydney “Miss Barbie-Q” Rogers, has over two decades of experience in the entertainment industry and is a vocal advocate for the Trans Non Binary community. Their work spans theater, film, television, and activism. Miss Barbie-Q is a member of the Sacred Fools Theatre and has collaborated with several theaters and organizations. They have also hosted and performed at numerous events and panels focused on LGBTQ+ visibility and rights.
Miss Barbie-Q holds various affiliations and certifications with organizations dedicated to gender justice, employment navigation for trans individuals, and advocacy for the non-binary community. Their involvement in community service and advocacy highlights a commitment to making a positive impact.
For more details about Drag Story Hour and information on how to participate, contact Mike Che at 323-848-6377 or [email protected].
Hearing and seeing “The Grapes of Wrath” read by a burly man in women’s panties just makes that Steinbeck classic SO MUCH BETTER! Can’t wait! (JK! This stuff makes me embarrassed to be a part of the gay community. Although, in fairness, I don’t consider myself a part of that attempt at mind control.)
Adult entertainment.
While I’m not a huge fan of this program, Miss Barbie-Q is a genuine person, vetted activist and a great representative for the trans community.
Please explain why you’re not a fan of the program. I’d like to know
Recently I spoke with an old timer gay who said something poignant about the evolution of drag. He compared drag and leather as two sides of the same spectrum- such as the pageantry, community service, and hyper sexuality. While there is a place for such cultural expression, should we be publicly funding leather daddy story time?
Hoping this comment doesn’t give the CC any ideas…
I do not support this program and would never expose my child to this type of adult entertainment. Not sure what type of parent would.
I tend to agree. if it’s about reading then it should be about the book as drag queen are all about focusing on them. so why have them tell a story that just takes you out of it. Bring back plain looking be -speckled librarians!