Crypt of Slaytina: A Sanctuary for Alternative Drag Artists

Crypt of Slaytina: A Sanctuary for Alternative Drag Artists

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Step into the underworld realm of Slaytina, where drag artistry cuts across the conventional

Misfits of the drag scene have found a stage to express their art form. Crypt of Slaytina was created because mainstream venues and event producers often set aside or ignored these offbeat performers. While drag already challenges preconceived ideas of gender, sexuality, and performance, alternative drag artists push harder to gain visibility and feel validated. 

at Crypt of Slaytina

Crypt of Slaytina sometimes hosts viewing parties for the alt-scene’s answer to Drag Race, The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula. The latest show had two parts: main show performances and floorshow competition. 

The Crypt of Slaytina main show performances

Slaytina at Crypt of Slaytina

Slaytina – Lady Gaga’s Million Reasons

Gersana Pilipina at Crypt of Slaytina
Gersana Pilipina at Crypt of Slaytina

Gersana Pilipina – Lana Del Rey’s Say Yes To Heaven

Viper at Crypt of Slaytina

Viper – Jessica Lange’s Life On Mars

Midnight at Crypt of Slaytina

Midnight – Taylor Swift’s I Did Something Bad

Gem at Crypt of Slaytina
Gem at Crypt of Slaytina

Gem – Marilyn Manson’s Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)

Korona Dvil at Crypt of Slaytina

Korona Dvil – Nicole Scherzinger’s Run

Malayaugh at Crypt of Slaytina
Malayaugh at Crypt of Slaytina

Malayaugh – Donnalyn Bartolome’s HBD (Birthday Mo)

Maureen Biology at Crypt of Slaytina
Maureen Biology at Crypt of Slaytina

Maureen Biology – Sia’s Chandelier

Pura Luka Vega at Crypt of Slaytina

Pura Luka Vega – Joan Osborne’s One Of Us

Lady Morgana at Crypt of Slaytina

Lady Morgana – Whitney Houston’s One Moment In Time

The Competition

Mother of the Crypt, Slaytina, launched a competition for alternative drag artists called the Crypt Floorshow Drag SuperMonster, where Viper, Gem, and Luxx Arry won titles. Marga Rita won the most recent title in the category Death Becomes Her. The acts don’t shy away from shock value, bold political messages, and deep-rooted queer struggles that evoke strong emotions and could trigger intense reactions. When art ruffles some feathers, it’s serving its purpose. Continually redefining limits and shattering norms are essential for social evolution. 

We will spotlight all 12 competitors over the next few weeks, so watch this space and our Instagram page

SuperMonster competition at Crypt of Slaytina

Photography ASHLEY SOMERA

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