Creature Feature: Mona Diet

Creature Feature: Mona Diet
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Recognizing the privilege one possesses is a powerful tool that Mona Diet possesses, which is a much-needed attribute for anyone in today’s society. … read more

Creature Feature: Bridging the Gaps with Jude Wanders

Creature Feature: Bridging the Gaps with Jude Wanders
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One of the latest additions to the Salt Lake drag scene, Jude Wanders considers themselves a drag king or a drag thing and uses their background in theater in their performances. Their connection to masculinity in and out of drag makes what they do both unique and powerful. … read more

Creature Feature: The Harlot

Creature Feature: The Harlot
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Outspoken and unapologetic, Wade Leavitt, aka The Harlot, is making waves in the Salt Lake drag community with her big personality and even bigger brows. This beautiful and bearded, Las Vegas–grown queen gives us a glimpse into her fabulous life of inclusivity and self-love. … read more

Creature Feature: Opal Ascension

Creature Feature: Opal Ascension
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This quirky little daddy has brought some serious East Coast flair and space magic to the Salt Lake scene, which is just what our growing community needs during tumultuous times. … read more

Creature Feature: Eden Flesh

Creature Feature: Eden Flesh
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“[Eden Flesh is] something different. She’s the most powerful aspect of my feminine and masculine sides and it comes together in this thing that’s not really human anymore. She has definitely given me strength that I didn’t realize I had. I can stomp when I’m in fucking heels and feel really good about it.” … read more

If the Truth Isn’t Funny, Make it Up:  An Interview with RuPaul’s Russian Contestant Katya

If the Truth Isn’t Funny, Make it Up: An Interview...
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Performers around the world are usually known for a specific feature or characteristic: good looks, intelligence, kindness, talent, passion or hard work. However, RuPaul’s Season 7 Russian Queen, Katya Zamolodchikova, is known by her fans and friends to hone all these qualities and more. Between hilarious performances—like her famous Abe Lincoln look—and her ability to improvise regardless of circumstance, Katya is the drag queen to take notes from! … read more

Creature Feature: ODGE

Creature Feature: ODGE
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“We try to exude fear and anxiety and the stress of being human. When we do perform as Odge, we usually go from a point of fear and move to a more hopeful thing; they each have their little moment to speak when we perform.” … read more

Creature Feature: Mae Daye and Bad Kid Maenia

Creature Feature: Mae Daye and Bad Kid Maenia
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For its fifth Creatire Feature installment, SLUG spoke with camp queen Mae Daye about her humble descent into drag, her friends and supporters and why the Bad Kids’ brand of performance is a breath of fresh air for Salt Lake’s queer nightlife.  … read more