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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…
Flyer: "Ms. Carmen Del Rio with handwritten note" (1970's)
Digital image of a promotional flyer announcing Ms. Carmen Del Rio as Miss Gold Coast '74 and Miss David of '72-'73 with several shots of Del Rio posing in different outfits. On the flyer is a handwritten note stating:
"To David?, a person with a…
"To David?, a person with a…
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…
Flyer: "The Incomparable & The Satin Doll Ms. Carmen Del Rio" (1970's)
Digital image of a promotional flyer announcing The Incomparable Ms. Carmen Del Rio and The Satin Doll Ms. Carmen Del Rio.
Flyer: "Tracks Tampa honoring three female impersonators" (1995)
Flyer in dedication to three female impersonators who participated in the Miss Florida Pageant 1995. The three performers are: Felicity Lane, Amy DeMilo and Jasmine Bonet. Text on flyer states: The Staff & Management of Tracks says "Break A Leg,…
Page: "Miss P at Parliament House"
Close-up image of Paul Wegman- Miss P posing for a photo in a page for an unidentified article. Possibly from a newspaper or magazine. Undeneath image is P: A Glamour Shot even Madonna would approve of.
Paul Michael Wegman or known as Miss P was…
Paul Michael Wegman or known as Miss P was…
Page: "Miss P at Parliament House"
Close-up image of Paul Wegman- Miss P posing for a photo in a page for an unidentified article. Possibly from a newspaper or magazine. Undeneath image: Is that a run? Miss P supervises the costume contest at the Parliament House.
Paul Michael…
Paul Michael…
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: "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: "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: "Candy Joe" (1972)
Digital image of Candy Joe performing.
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: "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: "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…
Photograph: "Geraldine Jones on stage at Footlight Theatre"
Image of Willie Tillmon- Geraldine Jones on stage of Footlight Theatre.
Willie Tillmon or known as Geraldine Jones was born in June 23, 1944 in Orlando, Florida has remained a prominent figure within Orlando's Drag scene and community. Commencing…
Willie Tillmon or known as Geraldine Jones was born in June 23, 1944 in Orlando, Florida has remained a prominent figure within Orlando's Drag scene and community. Commencing…
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…
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: "Heavy Duty"
Heavy Duty or known as Clifford was a drag performer in the Central Florida region. Willie Tillmon states that for Heavy Duty, Tillmon stuffed Clifford's outfit with newspaper to make him look twice as large.
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: "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 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: "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 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: "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: "Miss P with Cherry Lily" (1998?)
Image of Paul Wegman- Miss P with Cherry Lily at Parliament House, Orlando. Loc Robertson explained that "Cherry was a unique lady that would arrive to the bar with all of her female belongings in a bag," and would "get dressed in the bathroom. She…