Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Kelly Clarkson and Cascada “performed” on campus as a part of the Drag Show.

The singers were parodied by students and professionals that danced and lip-synced to their songs, like “Sexyback” by Justin Timberlake and “Disturbia” by Rihanna.

The Gay-Straight Alliance co-hosted the bi-annual Drag Show at 8 p.m. Friday in Pearce Hall Room 126 as a part of Coming Out Week.

Mount Pleasant junior Amelia VanOrden was pleased with the performances.

“I thought the show was pretty good. I enjoyed the emcee. I always like the student performances; it’s good that they show support. I can’t wait for the spring show,” VanOrden said.

Warren sophomore Heather Erdodi agreed.

“I thought it was great and entertaining,” she said.CMU’s first Drag Show was held in 2005. Since then, it has been a bi-annual event, with occurrences in the fall and spring semesters.

The event was full.

Students were entertained by the event, applauding the performers throughout the entire show. The performers interacted with the attendants, hugging students and cart-wheeling down the aisles of the lecture hall.

Student performer Kaitlyn May enjoyed acting in the show.

“It’s really nice to get up on stage and see like, a million people. It’s nice to perform when you have an interested audience,” said the Traverse City freshman and Public Relations co-chair of GSA.

She said the Drag Show needed acts, and she was more than willing to perform. May did an imitation of Justin Timberlake for the show.

“I like to dance. Some people say I’m good at it,” May said.

Jason Gagnon, an Alma freshman, organized the event for GSA.

“I think the event was a success. There were a lot of students, and I think that everyone had a great time,” he said.

Gagnon said the Drag Show is a window into the gay and lesbian culture.There will be another drag show held during the spring 2009 semester. No dates have been announced yet.

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