Found 4 collections related to Female impersonators -- United States

John Edward Heys is an actor/filmmaker/director/writer who performed with numerous performance groups including the Angels of Light and Charles Ludlam's Ridiculous Theatrical Company. He worked with numerous artists including Charles Ludlam, Ethyl Eichelberger, Jackie Curtis, Cookie Mueller, Bill Vehr, Tomata du Plenty, and Gary Indiana. Heys also created several one man shows including his portrayal of Diana Vreeland and La Mamounia; directed Alba Clemente in Rene Ricard's translation of Jean Cocteau's A Human Voice; and created a documentary about Charlotte von Mahlsdorf. The collection contains materials related to the people and personalities whom Heys knew and the performances that Heys was involved in or attended. A significant portion of the collection concerns performances Heys created. Materials also concern Charles Ludlam, the Ridiculous Theatrical Company, Jackie Curtis, and Cookie Mueller. Materials include correspondence, photographs, clippings, publicity, and advertising posters. less

The Rumi Missabu collection (1952-2017) documents Missabu's artistic endeavors as one of the founding members of the San Francisco-based theatrical troupe known as The Cockettes. The collection consists of photographs of troupe members and friends; zines containing interviews with Missabu and other experimental artists; and flyers, programs, and posters advertising Cockette performances and events. less

Nightclub singer and gay rights activist Stormé DeLarverié (1920-2014) was known for performing as a male impersonator in the Jewel Box Revue, a drag performance troupe, and for her role in the 1969 Stonewall Uprising. The collection consists of five audio recordings and eight videos relating to DeLarverié's life and career, dating from circa 1975 to 2010, including the short documentary Stormé: The Lady of the Jewel Box by Michelle Parkerson. less