Trans drag performer Pearl Teese on how there’s more than one way of doing drag

With campy outfits, over-the-top makeup, and sky-high wigs, drag sells a fantasy of how to become a larger-than-life character and a big dose of escapism. But fantasy met a big dose of reality a year ago when world famous drag queen RuPaul defended his decision to not allow openly trans drag queens on his show, RuPaul’s Drag Race. AS San Francisco gets ready for its annual pride celebration, local performer Pearl Teese met with KALW’s Porfirio Rangel to talk about RuPaul and the difference between being trans and performing in drag.