A Drag queen and trans The artist will take the stage at a Saskatchewan Rush game on February 25, and the announcement has generated some buzz.
Artist Karma K said she moved to Saskatoon from Kindersley, and that’s where she found drag.
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“It was almost like a fever dream,” said Karma K.
“I joined glee club, I whispered to a friend that I might want to try drag next year, and someone through the University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union (USSU) Pride Centre, that I’m actually into drag now. I recommend, sarcastically saying ‘Oh yeah, I hear you want to shoot drag.'”
She said that the man then offered to shoot some videos for her.
“I put on some makeup and I sang Fly me to the moon by Frank Sinatra.
She said she’s been doing drag for about four years, with her first performance being at a campus bar show.
Karma K said it was amazing to be able to perform at the Saskatchewan Center for the Rush game.
“I didn’t even have a wig on for my first performance, so to think that I’m performing on such an incredible stage, it’s such an honor for me, I appreciate it so much. Especially as a trans As individuals, it makes such a huge difference to have representation.”
She says it means the world that Saskatchewan Rush is supporting the trans community.
“Everyone here knows what the Rush are, we love the Rush. If you haven’t been to a Rush game once in your life, or at least heard of it, you don’t live in Saskatchewan.
Tyler Wavrik of the Saskatchewan Rush said this is an opportunity to educate, create dialogue and give some representation to the LGBTQ2 community.
“By performing Karma again at half-time, I think it’s an opportunity to educate people in our community, to spark those conversations. Sometimes they’re difficult conversations for people to have, but That’s what we’re hoping to achieve here,” Wavrik said.
He said he also wants to educate people about pride, and clear up some misconceptions about drag.
“We want everyone to feel welcome. It’s one thing to say and say that anyone can come to the game, but I think wearing the jersey and making it your theme, and having members of the community come out and perform , it’s like walking.
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He said that on the Pride theme night, the team will be given special Pride jerseys and Pride shirts will also be available.
“We’re changing our jerseys for that night. We have pride t-shirts so that people can represent it in their clothing and show their support so that people in that community who might not have felt welcome in certain environments, we hope that makes them feel welcome.
Karma K said she wants queer people and children to feel represented.
“I wanted at least in the context of my drag career to see gay people, trans people and trans kids in particular, represented and someone like them on a platform like this, to understand that they are not alone. There are worlds and that there are so many possibilities of what they can do with themselves in their lives, and it’s not limited to what weird movies and television shows can show them.
Karma K also addressed some of the hate aimed at drag performance.
“Many people assume that all drag is ‘adult entertainment’ because it is seen a lot and comes from adult nightlife,” said Karma Kay. “The drag is much greater than it is now.”
She said that drag used to be confined to nightlife because the community was so discriminated against, but as acceptance grew, drag became a more regular form of entertainment.
“We can adapt our performance style to our audience. It’s not going to be sexual in nature. I’m doing nothing any different than any cheerleaders you have, and if I’m honest, they’re probably less are wearing
Karma also had a message for anyone experiencing trans hate in the community.
“Find community. There’s community here and we love you and we’ll welcome you. Get out Saskatoon. If there’s any place to find community, it’s OutSaskatoon.”
She said Saskatoon Pride hosts events for both gay youth and adults, and has pride houses for those who may have been forced out of their homes due to discrimination.
“There are plenty of places for you here, and I’m sorry your experience has been negative, but there are positive things out there for you, and we are here for you.”
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