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- Collection: Drag performers: Throughout the years in Central Florida
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Flyer: "Leigh Shannon as Bette Midler"
"Flyer promo of Leigh Shannon as Bette Midler. On flyer is written ""Leigh Shannon as Bette Midler. Outrageous, Brassy, and Always Divine. Live Stand-Up and Lip-Synch Recreaions of ""The Divine Miss M.""
Marty Fugate Jr. or known through his…
Marty Fugate Jr. or known through his…
Photograph: "Leigh Shannon in dressing room"
"Image of Leigh Shannon in the dressing room at Parliament House, Orlando.
Marty Fugate Jr. or known through his female impersonation as Leigh Shannon, is an Actor, Ordained Minister, Stand Up Comic, Narrator, Director, and Business Owner.…
Marty Fugate Jr. or known through his female impersonation as Leigh Shannon, is an Actor, Ordained Minister, Stand Up Comic, Narrator, Director, and Business Owner.…
Photograph: "Leigh Shannon as Bette Midler"
"Image of Leigh Shannon as Bette Midler at City Lights.
Marty Fugate Jr. or known through his female impersonation as Leigh Shannon, is an Actor, Ordained Minister, Stand Up Comic, Narrator, Director, and Business Owner. Originally from…
Marty Fugate Jr. or known through his female impersonation as Leigh Shannon, is an Actor, Ordained Minister, Stand Up Comic, Narrator, Director, and Business Owner. Originally from…
Photograph: "Leigh Shannon as Bette Midler"
"Image of Leigh Shannon as Bette Midler at City Lights.
Marty Fugate Jr. or known through his female impersonation as Leigh Shannon, is an Actor, Ordained Minister, Stand Up Comic, Narrator, Director, and Business Owner. Originally from…
Marty Fugate Jr. or known through his female impersonation as Leigh Shannon, is an Actor, Ordained Minister, Stand Up Comic, Narrator, Director, and Business Owner. Originally from…
Photograph: "Leigh Shannon"
Image of Leigh Shannon in her living room.
Marty Fugate Jr. or known through his female impersonation as Leigh Shannon, is an Actor, Ordained Minister, Stand Up Comic, Narrator, Director, and Business Owner. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky…
Marty Fugate Jr. or known through his female impersonation as Leigh Shannon, is an Actor, Ordained Minister, Stand Up Comic, Narrator, Director, and Business Owner. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky…
Photograph: "Leigh Shannon performing"
Image of Leigh Shannon performing at Club Paris.
Marty Fugate Jr. or known through his female impersonation as Leigh Shannon, is an Actor, Ordained Minister, Stand Up Comic, Narrator, Director, and Business Owner. Originally from Louisville,…
Marty Fugate Jr. or known through his female impersonation as Leigh Shannon, is an Actor, Ordained Minister, Stand Up Comic, Narrator, Director, and Business Owner. Originally from Louisville,…
Photograph: "Page King" (1997)
Digital image of Page King by Loc Robertson and was taken at Southern Nights, Orlando. On the image there's a handwritten note stating " Ms. P, Thank you for everything. Love Page" along with King's telephone number. Loc Robertson stated that King…
Promo: "Florida's Leading Lady: Leigh Shannon" (1997)
"Digital image of flyer promoting Leigh Shannon as Florida's Leading Lady with handwritten to Bruce Ground. Main image and to the right was taken by Loc Robertson.
Marty Fugate Jr. or known through his female impersonation as Leigh Shannon, is an…
Marty Fugate Jr. or known through his female impersonation as Leigh Shannon, is an…
Photograph: "Leigh Shannon as Bette Midler" (1999)
"Photograph of Leigh Shannon as Bette Midler by Loc Robertson. Photograph was taken at Shannon's store Ritzy Rags, Orlando.
Sponsored by the Cactus Club, ""Men in Heels 2000"" was a calendar tribute to iconic American stars which featured local…
Sponsored by the Cactus Club, ""Men in Heels 2000"" was a calendar tribute to iconic American stars which featured local…
Photograph: "Leigh Shannon as Bette Midler" (1999)
"Photograph of Leigh Shannon as Bette Midler by Loc Robertson. Photograph was taken at Shannon's store Ritzy Rags, Orlando. On photograph there's a handwritten note stating:
"To Out & About, The Best! To Miss Betty the only one?
Love…
"To Out & About, The Best! To Miss Betty the only one?
Love…
Photograph: "Headshot of B.J. Stevens" (1999)
Image of headshot of B.J. Stevens photographed by Loc Robertson. On image is a handwritten note, ""Bruce Darling… you're simply 'it!' Love B.J."" Image was taken in Loc Robertson's house in College Park, Orlando.
B.J. Stevens or Steve Brooks…
B.J. Stevens or Steve Brooks…
Promo: "All Eyes on Me-Angel Depree" (1999)
Image promo of " All eyes on Me" by Angel Depree. The images were taken by Loc Robertson at his apartment at the time, as Depree came to Florida to enter the Miss Central Florida Newcomer pageant. She was titleholder.
Photograph: "Rusti Fawcett" (1997)
Photograph of Rusti Fawcett by Loc Roberston and image was taken at Southern Nights, Orlando. Under image is titled "Timeless".
Rusti Fawcett Hurd was born in June 3rd 1957 and began performing drag right after high school in 1975. Hurd has…
Rusti Fawcett Hurd was born in June 3rd 1957 and began performing drag right after high school in 1975. Hurd has…
Photograph: "Vicki Lawrence"
Image of Vicki Lawrence on stage at unidentified location.
Miss Victoria Nicole Harrup Lawrence or known as Vicki Lawrence was a female impersonator and drag performer in Central Florida during the 1970-80's and Miss Florida F.L. 1983 Titleholder.…
Miss Victoria Nicole Harrup Lawrence or known as Vicki Lawrence was a female impersonator and drag performer in Central Florida during the 1970-80's and Miss Florida F.L. 1983 Titleholder.…
Photograph: "Angel Sheridan"
Image of Angel Sheridan in photoshoot (Information pertaining to the image remains unknown).
Angel Sheridan is a Miami native who has performed throughout New York and Central Florida region, such as Escuelita, Hamburger Mary's Orlando, Funky…
Angel Sheridan is a Miami native who has performed throughout New York and Central Florida region, such as Escuelita, Hamburger Mary's Orlando, Funky…
Photograph: "Headshot of Billie Boots"
Image headshot of Drag performer Billie Boots (information pertaining to the image remains unknown).
Billie Boots, known as "Florida's Queen Mother", began his drag career at an early age in the Daytona Beach area (he was an orphan and stripped…
Billie Boots, known as "Florida's Queen Mother", began his drag career at an early age in the Daytona Beach area (he was an orphan and stripped…
Photograph: "Carmella Marcella Garcia and Danielle Hunter"
Image of Carmella Marcella Garcia with Danielle Hunter.
Carmella Marcella Garcia or known as the 'Grand Ole Gal of the South' was born in Brownsville, Kentucky on June 25th, 1962 as George Timothy Reed. Known for his multiple talents such as a…
Carmella Marcella Garcia or known as the 'Grand Ole Gal of the South' was born in Brownsville, Kentucky on June 25th, 1962 as George Timothy Reed. Known for his multiple talents such as a…
Photograph: "Bobbie Lake" (1970's)
Image of Bobbie Lake taken in a dressing room in El Goya Showbar, a prominent Gay bar in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida in the 1970's and 80's.
Bobbie Lake was born in the Havana, Cuba and resides in the Tampa Bay area. Lake's reputation as a drag…
Bobbie Lake was born in the Havana, Cuba and resides in the Tampa Bay area. Lake's reputation as a drag…
Photograph: "Cris Cross"
Image of Mr. Cris Cross sitting in unknown location, perhaps the Footlight Theatre at Parliament House, Orlando.
Mr. Cris Cross was a female impersonator and performer at Parliament House Orlando on Wednesday and Saturday nights. Cross also…
Mr. Cris Cross was a female impersonator and performer at Parliament House Orlando on Wednesday and Saturday nights. Cross also…
Photograph: "Dana Manchester performing on cruise"
Image of Dana Manchester holding a lifebelt while performing on GayEscape cruise.
Dana Manchester (John Goodwin) was born in Kansas City, Missouri on July 24, 1956 and moved to Panama City with his family when he was 19. Considered by many as the…
Dana Manchester (John Goodwin) was born in Kansas City, Missouri on July 24, 1956 and moved to Panama City with his family when he was 19. Considered by many as the…
Flyer: "Southern Nights Miss Florida Pageant" (1999)
Flyer by Southern Nights saluting the 27th Annual Female Impersonators, Miss Florida Pageant. The images on flyer are: Carmella Marcella Garcia, Danielle Hunter and Page King (all images were taken by Loc Robertson).
Also stated on flyer: "When…
Also stated on flyer: "When…
Photograph: "Rusti Fawcett Hurd" (1982)
Image of Rusti Fawett Hurd performing at the Barracks at Daytona in 1992.
Rusti Fawcett Hurd was born in June 3rd 1957 and began performing drag right after high school in 1975. Hurd has received many titles and awards, with the first title as…
Rusti Fawcett Hurd was born in June 3rd 1957 and began performing drag right after high school in 1975. Hurd has received many titles and awards, with the first title as…
Photograph: "Miss Sammy in Headdress Ball"
Image of Miss Sammy with microphone at the Headdress Ball which was an annual fundraiser for Hopes and Help, an AIDS organization. MIss Sammy hostd and also helped produced it for several years.
Sam Singhaus or known as Miss Sammy was born on July…
Sam Singhaus or known as Miss Sammy was born on July…
Photograph: "Miss Sammy"
Image of Miss Sammy at the Nicole Miller fashion show at The Groove at Universal. The outfit comes from the film Funny Face.
Sam Singhaus or known as Miss Sammy was born on July 20th, 1958 in Akron, Ohio and currently resides in Orlando, Florida.…
Sam Singhaus or known as Miss Sammy was born on July 20th, 1958 in Akron, Ohio and currently resides in Orlando, Florida.…
Photograph: "Carmella Marcella Garcia"
Digital image of George Timothy Reed (Carmella Marcella Garcia) at Lake Eola Bandshell.
Carmella Marcella Garcia or known as the 'Grand Ole Gal of the South' was born in Brownsville, Kentucky on June 25th, 1962 as George Timothy Reed. Known for…
Carmella Marcella Garcia or known as the 'Grand Ole Gal of the South' was born in Brownsville, Kentucky on June 25th, 1962 as George Timothy Reed. Known for…
Photograph: "Miss Sammy with Chrysanthenum" (1999)
Image of Miss Sammy with Chrysanthemum at Southern Nights, Orlando. The image pertains to the weekly comedy show called "Twisted Sisters Comedy Hour" with Carol Lee that would normally occur at Parliament House. Miss Sammy is portraying Monica…
Photograph: "Lana Lane" (1970-1980's)
Image of Lana Lane.
Lana Lane was a performer at the Diamond Head in 1973 to 1974 and also was a Footlight player in the late 1970's to early 80's at Parliament House, Orlando.
Lana Lane was a performer at the Diamond Head in 1973 to 1974 and also was a Footlight player in the late 1970's to early 80's at Parliament House, Orlando.
Photograph: "Amaury Sanabria as Weego"
Image of Amaury Sanabria performing as Weego for Weego Wednesday's at The Groove at Universal City Walk. The numbers for Weego Wednesday's were normally edgy/ performance art/ club kid style. The outfit by Marcy Singhaus.
Photograph: "Rita Beads" (1975-76)
Image of Rita Beads performing at Parliament House, Orlando around 1975 to 1976. Rita Beads was the Comedy Queen among the Footlight players at Parliament House. Although not much is known about Rita, his male name Peter, what is known through Rusti…
Photograph: "Vicki Lawrence and Michael"
Image of Vicki Lawrence and Michael at an outside bar in unknown location.
Miss Victoria Nicole Harrup Lawrence or known as Vicki Lawrence was a female impersonator and drag performer in Central Florida during the 1970-80's and Miss Florida F.L.…
Miss Victoria Nicole Harrup Lawrence or known as Vicki Lawrence was a female impersonator and drag performer in Central Florida during the 1970-80's and Miss Florida F.L.…