Drag kid dances at gay bar
Child drag performer Desmond is Amazing received backlash for performing at a gay bar on a Saturday night but his mother is defending her decision to let him perform. Articles have been coming out claiming that my son danced half naked and stripped in a sleazy gay bar for grown men who threw dollars at him and is being exploited and forced to perform.
No one forces him to perform, performing is what he loves to do and has always loved to do. He is extremely talented in his celebrity and character impersonations. While he dances, he does not move in a sexual manner. Instead of tearing drag kids down, why not mentor them? Hi, it's mom. I can't believe I have to type this.
The truth is, Desmond is a professional drag performer. His costumes are less revealing than a dancer's or cheerleader's uniform, and are always age appropriate. He often collects tips, as drag queens sometimes do, which we allow him to keep and he uses to buy clothing and the toy trains he wants. His engagements are contracted and booked by his management agency.
All of his performances are conducted in accordance with the Dept of Labor's regulations for child performers. Desmond is never allowed into the bar area of any club, nor the main floor. He stays backstage with me, in the dressing room, or on stage only. It must be noted, however, that it is not illegal in NYC for a minor to be in an establishment that serves alcohol as long as they are accompanied by an adult.
Desmond was the sole performer for the event at the center of this controversy and he performed 3 numbers.
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The venue took measures to make sure it would be age appropriate and audience members that attended were respectful and in good conduct. The performance was promoted and anyone who did not wish to see a drag kid perform in a club did not have to attend. No one forced you to go. They are the future of drag.
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