Angela Mansberry: NYC Drag Queen and Host of Bingo She Wrote
Table of Contents
Early Life and Career
Performances at Albatross Bar
Community Impact and Activism
Shows and Events
Early Life and Career
Angela Mansberry is a renowned New York City drag queen and hostess who performs under the stage name Angela Mansberry. She grew up in Brooklyn, New York and became interested in drag performance at a young age after attending local drag shows. In her early 20s, Mansberry began performing at various gay clubs and bars in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Her energetic performances and quick wit soon earned her a dedicated following in the New York drag scene.
In addition to performing, Mansberry also took on hosting duties at several popular drag events around New York City. With her charismatic stage presence and knack for engaging an audience, Mansberry excelled as an emcee. She went on to host shows at various venues including industry hotspots like Barracuda and Boots & Saddle. However, it was her long-running gig hosting weekly bingo nights at Astoria's Club Albatross that really became her claim to fame.
Performances at Albatross Bar
Mansberry is the beloved host and emcee of Bingo She Wrote at Albatross in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens. The weekly event features raucous games of bingo with prizes and plenty of Mansberry's signature banter and humor. Mansberry keeps the energy high all night, using her quick wit to entertain the crowd between games. Her rapport with the Bingo night regulars is excellent, which helps create a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
While calling out bingo balls, Mansberry stays in glamorous drag, often sporting colorful wigs, dramatic makeup, and glittering gowns. She philosophizes that hosting Bingo Night in full drag regalia helps set the festive, campy mood that makes the event special. Mansberry's Bingo She Wrote has become one of the most popular recurring drag events in Astoria, drawing enthusiastic crowds week after week. It's a testament to Mansberry's talents as a hostess and consummate drag entertainer.
Community Impact and Activism
In addition to entertaining audiences, Mansberry has worked to give back to the LGBTQ+ community and support important causes. She has hosted numerous charity bingo events over the years, raising money for organizations like the Ali Forney Center, a nonprofit that helps homeless LGBTQ+ youth. Mansberry also performs annually at Night of a Thousand Gowns, a major HIV/AIDS fundraiser held in New York City.
Using her platform, Mansberry aims to bring more representation and visibility to drag performers of color like herself. She strives to break down barriers and challenge limiting stereotypes through the power and artistry of her drag. Mansberry hopes to inspire other young queer people of color to embrace their identities. Through her talent, advocacy, and openness, Angela Mansberry continues to have an important impact as a beloved figure in the New York City drag community.
Shows and Events
Fans of Angela Mansberry can follow her upcoming shows and appearances on her social media:
Mansberry was part of an exciting immersive theater production, Murder in the First, premiering at the Soho Playhouse.
With her relentless energy and dedication to her art, Angela Mansberry continues to entertain and inspire audiences in the New York drag scene and beyond.
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