Over the last century, play has continuously been regulated to the realms of children or the frivolous. Why for so long have social norms taught us to strive to be rational, civilized, and to control ourselves? What is it about play that is disconcerting?
Gathering various creative perspectives, the series Radical Play considers play as an act of rebellion—a joyous method for learning, expressing oneself, forming empathetic connections, pushing boundaries, and reshaping our world.
In an area when drag is under attack, Lil Miss Hot Mess explores drag as a creative and imaginative form of play that utilizes dress-up to envision and enact new worlds as well as build community through feelings of camaraderie and commiseration.
