Wednesday, January 10, 2001

Also on the bill: Rhoda Perdition

My friend Jeff and I can kill an hour or two over drinks or dinner making up stage names for female impersonators. Last night, we were recalling some of our favorite creations over the years including the Monial Sisters, Tess T. and Sarah. We also thought up the Mental Quartet: Manya Mental (who has hats in the shapes of various world monuments), Envira Mental (who prefers gowns in earthtones, thankyouverymuch), Senta Mental (prone to weepy ballads), and Tempera Mental (who can scarcely lip-synch through one whole song without pitching a fit).

My very favorite of our inspirations came in the early 90s, when we dreamed up a trio of Right-Wing Drag Divas. Ladies and gentlemen, put your hands together for the oppressive song stylings of E. Gail Forum, Christy Ann Coalition and -- live from Colorado! -- the one and only Flo Cassandra Family.