This evening‑length work highlights the vital role of drag in society and the LGBTQ+ community, tracing its rich history from Shakespearean theater and Monteverdi’s operas performed en travesti to its present power as activism and social change. By centering the contributions of drag performers and examining the impact of social systems on their visibility, the piece fosters understanding, acceptance, and cultural transformation at a time of rising discrimination against drag events and artists in the United States. It raises urgent questions about democracy’s promise of self‑expression, whose voices are truly protected, and how misinformation, fearmongering, and policy‑making threaten artistic and personal freedoms. Ultimately, the work conveys a prescient message: that celebrating cultural expression is essential to inclusion within democracy, while Part III looks ahead to the future of this centuries‑old art form and the adaptability of democratic ideals.