These six drag dynasties nurture the state's top-tier talent.
The LGBTQ+ community often emphasizes the importance of “chosen family,” a support network many queer people create outside of the traditional family structure. Some folks build chosen families out of necessity, after being rejected by or estranged from their biological families, while some are formed by the strength of a shared experience or interest.
Drag families, also called drag houses, fulfill both these roles. Especially for newer drag entertainers, being invited to join a house not only connects them to a group of mentors with more industry experience, but also provides the love and nurturing that not all queer people get from their blood relations. As in traditional blood families, it is customary for a drag performer to take the surname of their drag family.
Drag family members are there to offer each other advice, encouragement, friendship and the occasional borrowed wig. As, mother of the House of Misdemeanor, explained last June,"We're there to hype each other up and have each others' backs. If there are any issues, we're here to talk about it. I really envision family as your support system, no matter if they're chosen or blood.
Here are six Colorado drag dynasties that have birthed some of the Mile High City's most iconic entertainers: House mother Rayven Alnite, known for her flawless face, gave most of her family members individual makeup lessons but encouraged them all to find their own styles.
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