Welcome to In Face! A History of Female Impersonation


From ancient times to the modern revolution, a glimpse at the normality of men being women on stage.

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The History of Female Impersonation!

Do you watch RuPaul's Drag Race? Love drag queens? Or are you questioning if it is socially acceptable? Men dressing like and impersonating women is not a new movement. It has actually been the norm and law in many places throughout the world and history.

Categories of History of Drag!

Ancient History

Historical Moments

Men dressing as women in history goes back as long as written history. Learn more about the historical facts here.

Theatrical History

Historical Roles

From England's Globe Theatre to Japan's Kabuki Theatre, the history of men playing women on stage. 

Modern History

A New Movement and Talent

With the advancements in technology, Drag expanded beyond the live performance and into all forms of media.

Regional History

We Know Them and Love Them

Some of the history of Drag in the Pacific Northwest.

Drag Today

Pre-Pandemic Drag

Where Drag is at today! Or at least as of March 1, 2020. Who knows what is happening until it's over!

Future of Drag

Post-Pandemic Drag

What is the future of Drag???

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