October 20, 2021
On October 20, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and SLC Theatre partnered to bring drag icon Peppermint to campus for a celebration of community, advocacy, queer liberation, and finding joy through self-love and artistic practice. The Barbara Walters Campus Center was filled with students eager to see and hear Peppermint in conversation with SLC alum and New York City based drag queen, writer, and interdisciplinary artist Julie J. Peppermint regaled the audience with stories from her journey on Broadway and RuPaul’s Drag Race, talked about being a trailblazer for the LGBTQIA community, and shared her thoughts on what it means to truly belong. The interview concluded with an illuminating call to action for Trans visibility on our stages, screens, and in our stories.
This event was made possible by a collaborative effort between SLC Drag Union, Belonging Action Ensemble, Musical Theatre Ensemble, Student Involvement & Leadership, SLC Events, Undergraduate Student Senate, and the Berelle Katz Samuel Theatre Fund.