Tue. July 1, 2008
By Jason P. Freeman
A New York/Boston-to-Chicago transport, Thomas, 23, works the medical-grade research circuit by day. By night, the young, and even somewhat reserved in appearance, Thomas transforms into a beaming, 47-year-old, bisexual socialite called Lady Vera Parker—and she's looking forward to turning 50.
That break for Thomas doesn't include a break from the wig-donning Parker. His drag-queen alter ego has been seen at recent events all over town and as the host of Fierce Fridays, a new drag and go-go revue that takes place at Spin.
"Lady Vera Parker is a lot of things," says the older femme fetale in Thomas. "The complete opposite of Thomas [who is] quiet, reserved, very shy, but still a sex maniac ... [Vera] is bisexual and loves to party. She is 47, but acts much younger! She is raunchy, but polite and friendly. She loves a dirty joke or playing with boys' cocks, but she is not mean or insulting. She makes fun of herself as much as others! She is mostly just about having a great time."
A monthly party hosted by Parker, Fierce Fridays started the first Friday in June. Parker touts the event as "boys taking off their clothes, a hot drag show, and drink specials." The "ridiculous" lineup for the first show included Jade, Regina Upright, Aurora Sexton, and the newly crowned Miss Continental Plus, Mercedes. Subsequent shows will include those performers, "plus a few other surprises," according to Parker.
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