Guest: Michael Oscars, talent agent and theatre producer

Drag is increasingly a target of hate and criticism across the world, looped into far-right hysteria, “freedom” convoy protesting and narratives about child safety. It is an unusual turn of perspective when drag has always been part of our popular culture, including our local popular culture and arts scene in Toronto. Drag performers have also been part of causes for good, including activism and fundraising. Drag does have a place in the bar scene but it has also long-been in some of our most mainstream television, film and theatre productions. Michael Oscars, a Canadian talent agent and theatre producer, joins “This Matters” to share what the art form is about and some of its history.

This episode was produced by Paulo Marques and Brian Bradley.

Audio Sources: CBC, USA Today, SuchisLifeVideos/YouTube, Soundstripe