Anthony Hudson Retires Carla Rossi | Portland News

Anthony Hudson, the drag clown Carla Rossi, has officially retired his iconic persona — a move announced during a lunar eclipse, fitting for a performer who also writes horoscopes. After years of dazzling audiences and surviving mishaps like falling off a Venice Biennale sculpture, Hudson feels Carla’s chapter is complete. Now, he’s doubling down on his dual roles as film programmer and writer, with his first book, Lamp Back: Plays and Other Grievances, hitting shelves October 15th. Blending memoir and theater, it features pandemic-era adaptations, personal reflections, and a powerful piece confronting the “war on drag” as a transphobic crusade. He’ll debut a new solo performance, “Girl with a Cigarette,” at the Portland Book Festival — marking his first time stepping into the spotlight without Carla’s makeup. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1c2cbd68304a3069