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Darcelle XV: The Oldest Drag Queen in the World (ft. Poison Waters)
Apr 5, 2023
Darcelle XV, the world's oldest drag queen, and Poison Waters discuss the history and resilience of Darcelle's drag venue in Portland, its success and evolution, and the unique creative partnership between Darcelle and Roxie. They also talk about the future of the club and the sense of community it fosters.
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Quick takeaways
- Drag in the 1960s was underground and not widely accepted, but Darcelle's club had a supportive audience.
- Darcelle's Show Place has been running continuously for over 50 years and is considered an iconic establishment in Portland.
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Drag in the 1960s: Underground and Frowned Upon
In the interview with Darcelle the 15th and Poison Waters, Darcelle discusses how drag in the 1960s was underground and not widely accepted. Drag queens would only be in drag during the show and would not walk the streets in drag. The club where Darcelle performed, called Darcel 15 Show Place, was located in an area called Old Town, which had a reputation as the seedy part of town. However, people would come specifically to the club to see the drag show, so there wasn't any pushback because the audience was there for it.
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