Spring Break
Triskelion holds drag show in Chum's; insert innuendo here
The LGBT/queer alliance group's popular drag show featured campus performing groups like the comedy group Crowd Control and the a cappella group Company B.
by Brad Stern
Staff Writer
Arts | 4/15/08
Posted online at 1:52 AM EST on 4/15/08
As soon as the fashionably late Michael Castellanos '10-stage-named Christian Siriano for the night-snuck in through the open window behind the stage at Cholmondeley's, the awaiting crowd erupted in loud cheers and howls of approval. With rainbow boas aflutter and the disco ball shining bright, Triskelion's annual drag show commenced, featuring a powerhouse lineup of songstresses and divas. After each performance, the competitors were judged by a panel of hesitant, if not a bit frightened members of the Brandeis faculty, who never failed to supply a quick one-liner to the crowd. The tiny coffeehouse itself was stuffed to the brim with audience members, though it quickly became clear that the coffeehouse would not be the only thing that night that was stuffed.
First up on the show's lineup was Brandeis' youngest improv-comedy troupe, Crowd Control. Though missing three members, the gender-bending foursome managed to draw an excited reaction from the crowd after a dazzlingly choreographed rendition of Lou Christie's "Lightnin' Strikes." One member, the tall blonde bombshell, was a particular fan favorite, shimmying and swaying to the old-school beats in a sassy green tunic-and-leggings combination that rivaled that of the most elite Hollywood socialites. Rumer Willis, watch yourself.
Following the comedy troupe was an unannounced and unexpected performance by Company B, one of Brandeis' a cappella groups. The members delivered three lively songs, including the Eagles' "Witchy Woman," while exchanging seductive and, more often than not, unsettling stares with the audience.
Next came the members of parody band A Cock of Seagulls (Rachel Friedman and Mandy Schwartz), who supplied an energetic interpretive dance to "I Ran," a hit by the 1980s band sharing a similar name and hairstyle. Armed with impressively tight leather pants and some vintage sweaters, the dancing duo made sure that the whole crowd truly felt the need to run so far away.
Following up that act was difficult, but Kristy Yamacoochie (Jessica Stern '09), Audrey Wetburn (Scott Frost '10) and Margaret Snatcher (Jacob Lazar '09) proved to be up to the task with their equally enthusiastic routine. The star-studded trio performed "The Penis Song" from 2002's The Sweetest Thing, a thrilling, educational dive into the fascinating world of the male member. Each member was in full-on glam mode, ready to strike a pose at any time. Right before the act, someone from the audience shouted, "Marry me!"
First up on the show's lineup was Brandeis' youngest improv-comedy troupe, Crowd Control. Though missing three members, the gender-bending foursome managed to draw an excited reaction from the crowd after a dazzlingly choreographed rendition of Lou Christie's "Lightnin' Strikes." One member, the tall blonde bombshell, was a particular fan favorite, shimmying and swaying to the old-school beats in a sassy green tunic-and-leggings combination that rivaled that of the most elite Hollywood socialites. Rumer Willis, watch yourself.
Following the comedy troupe was an unannounced and unexpected performance by Company B, one of Brandeis' a cappella groups. The members delivered three lively songs, including the Eagles' "Witchy Woman," while exchanging seductive and, more often than not, unsettling stares with the audience.
Next came the members of parody band A Cock of Seagulls (Rachel Friedman and Mandy Schwartz), who supplied an energetic interpretive dance to "I Ran," a hit by the 1980s band sharing a similar name and hairstyle. Armed with impressively tight leather pants and some vintage sweaters, the dancing duo made sure that the whole crowd truly felt the need to run so far away.
Following up that act was difficult, but Kristy Yamacoochie (Jessica Stern '09), Audrey Wetburn (Scott Frost '10) and Margaret Snatcher (Jacob Lazar '09) proved to be up to the task with their equally enthusiastic routine. The star-studded trio performed "The Penis Song" from 2002's The Sweetest Thing, a thrilling, educational dive into the fascinating world of the male member. Each member was in full-on glam mode, ready to strike a pose at any time. Right before the act, someone from the audience shouted, "Marry me!"
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