Friday, 26 May 2017

Drag Teen by Jeffery Self

JT is a seventeen year old, gay guy who has boyfriend, Seth and best friend Heather by his side. He and Heather bonded over their body image issues.

Seth introduces JT to the idea of entering the Miss Drag Teen Scholarship Pageant as JT dreams of being a Drag Teen and is obsessed with RuPauls Drag Race, a popular real American TV show.

Missing out on his one chance of winning a scholarship at high school, his fathers set ideas for his life and spring break in New York on offer with a scholarship win possible he soon makes plans with Seth and Heather to get there and learn to be a better drag queen on the way.

Along the way, older drag queen Bambi teaches him make-up tips, Tina a kind old singer let's him use her old stage wear and wigs as well as coaxing his singing out of him and showing him he has power.

After a few minor hiccups they manage to get JT there and competes to win despite a sabotage effort by a jealous fellow drag queen. A surprise return of a helpful friend also shows life can spin you a lucky break.

A serious show of dedication all round and a powerful story about how your dreams can come true along with help from your great friends!


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