Celia Smokinbutts: “It’s hard being the prettiest one”
"What is Boston Drag" - vol 2. / no. 19
Through my reporting on Boston queer nightlife, I have noticed a general lack of coverage on local drag scenes and the performers that define queer New England. “What is Boston Drag?” is a space for local performers and community members to explore their regional culture and local talent.
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As she says herself, it’s hard being the prettiest one in a scene that just won’t stop growing. But Boston drag artist Celia Smokinbutts persists, nonetheless. While performing at venues across the city like Somerville theater and Legacy, Smokinbutts produces “Goblin Hole,” a bimonthly queer art party at the Crystal Ballroom in Davis Square (tickets are available now for the April 22 show). You can currently catch Celia competing as a Newcomer in Boston Drag Gauntlet Cycle 5: “Newcomers vs Veterans” where she won the last challenge.
