Bowled Over Screening and Talk Back

LOCATION:
CSULB University Theater, on upper campus at 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90840

Event is free and open to the public; on-campus parking is fee-based; nearest parking is located in Parking Lot E8
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The Museum and College of the Arts presents a screening of Bowled Over: A Dragumentary and Talk Back discussion with drag queen Wanda D'Parke. After introductions, the 55 min documentary will be screened, followed by a conversation and audience Q&A with Wanda.

The documentary film by Mandy Lake tells the story of how a drag show saved a [Lawn Bowling Club] in North Ipswich, Australia from closing. It celebrates the vibrant world of drag queens as they bowl over stereotypes, showcasing their unique artistry, resilience, and the power of self-expression to be who you want to be in the face of adversity. 

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About Bowled Over
When drag queens first frocked up to the North Ipswich Bowls Club almost nine years ago, the struggling bowlsie was on the brink of closure. But thanks largely to the spectacular success of "Taboo" – a monthly drag show – the club’s kept rolling on. Now that the queens have helped rescue the club, the next chapter to this charming, inspiring story centers on three drag performers – Crystal Heart, Wanda D'Parke, and 12-year-old Candy Feather Bottom - who are now having to save themselves, their careers and their dreams.

About Wanda D'Parke
Multi-award-winning Drag Cabaret Legend “wanda dparke” has been performing since the early 1990’s, debuting at Sydney’s Legendary Albury Hotel on Oxford Street. Based in Brisbane with an extensive career to date (starting in Brisbane at the iconic Sportsman Hotel), Wanda has performed as far north as Cairns, as far South as Sydney, as far East as Auckland, as far West as Roma, and pretty much everywhere else in between.

wanda dparke is a highly versatile and beloved LIVE Drag Cabaret Entertainer in Australia, known for her numerous solo and full-cast production shows, guest hosting, and performances at notable events and venues. Her career spans a wide range of community events, including Big Gay Day, Pride Fair Day, and Gemfest, along with significant involvement in charity work for organizations like the Queensland Aids Council and Breast Cancer Charities. Wanda gained recognition as one of the breakout stars of the documentary "Bowled Over" and debuted her autobiographical one-woman Cabaret show, "The Girl From Biloela." She has received accolades, including Entertainer Of The Year and Most Popular Drag Entertainer, and is an inaugural inductee into the Queensland Drag Hall Of Fame. Wanda's enduring passion for entertaining ensures there is much more to come in her illustrious career.

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