Yet Another Denton Drag Show is Canceled over 'Safety' Concerns
Chad Withers, Rubber Gloves' general manager, described the move as a “precautionary cancellation out of concern for the safety of performers.” Withers did not say if the venue or performer had received any specific threats ahead of this performance, only citing a preemptive decision made by Glitterbomb. After the venue announced the cancellation, however, social media comments included a tweet that read:"Y'all are a bunch of pedophiles.
The performance group and studio will “regroup” to move forward with next week’s show, Withers says. Glitterbomb's organizers did not respond in time to a request for comment. The sudden fixation of conservative groups on shutting down drag shows has presented a new obstacle to LGBTQ+ advocacy groups. Drag culture has existed in the mainstream for decades, and many cisgender and heterosexual people have enjoyed and participated in the craft even as performers.
after armed protesters showed up to the event. Other local performance groups are canceling events for fear of far-right protestors storming venues.In June, a family Pride Month event at Mr. Misster was
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