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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 18, 2002)
and money to organizations that benefit Port land and Oregon’s queer youth populations. “I wanted to have a title, and so I became White Knight. 1 was so involved in the court system, and you can actually do more when you have a title,” explains Josef. With that in mind, he decided to run for Emperor. “You can do a lot more fund-raisers; you have a lot more access to people and places.” Although running unopposed guarantees his title, it hasn’t stopped Josef from campaigning night after night. “Yes, you want people to vote for you, hut the other reason [for campaigning] is to get people familiar with the court.. .Shel- leY and Poison have really done a lot this year— reaching out to other sectors of the com munity. 1 would really like to continue that.” One might wonder how a new monarch is to cope with the responsibilities of reigning over one of the most active court systems on the West Coast. Rest assured there are plenty of voices from the past to guide the new Emperor and Empress as they navigate their way through a maze of coronations, lots and lots of outfits and flying the friendly skies with large glittery metal scepters. reflects years of experience from some of Port land’s most beloved and memorable monarchs. Remarking that when he was Empress there were a mere three cities to visit for corona tions, 30th Anniversary Empress Darcelle XV (Walter Cole) warns, “Don’t try to do it all!” Empress Champagne XXV (Duane Brooks), hopes “the new Empress sets positive exam ples...for this is how you teach the new ‘kids.’ Be all you can be, no matter who beats you down, as you will rise above it.” Rose Emperor XIX Jim Ploeg reminds the new Emperor to “Enjoy your reign, serve your commu nity well." Finally, Empress Michelle Craig XXXV (Bill Spencer) suggests: “The most successful Empresses have had their own unique sense of style and personality. Be yourself! Being Empress is a lot of work, hut it is also a wonderful and fulfill ing fantasy.... Make the most of it!” JH PORTLAND CENTER STAGE C oronation 2002 begins 6p.m. Oct. 26 at the Portland Airport Holiday Inn, 8439 N .E. Columbia Blvd. Tickets are $35 at the door. For more information about other coronation activities, visit j M H L Listen to your elders A t this year’s coronation the Rose Court will honor the single, double and triple decade anniversaries of three former Empresses and one Emperor. Their collective sage advice Illustration by Danelle Jones Asking fo r tronble TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR E veryone knows every good pageant includes a bunch of meaningless questions. Not to be outdone, Just Out poses our own pre- coronation queries. Why do you think you deserve to be Emperor/Empress ? Chloe Stone: I don’t at all feel I deserve to be Empress; this would imply I am owed something. 1 have 10 years o f experience with the Imperial Sovereign Rose Court and have actively worked toward the goal o f becoming Empress. So when I am crowned, it will be the result o f hard work, determination and perseverance. Jo sef Foxx: 1 don’t think I deserve to be Emperor, it is just fate. 1 knew I was des tined for great things ever since I played the Frog Prince in elementary school. T he new Em press XLV Chloe Stone but during my campaign I have handed out fun little mementos of my three-week campaign (T-shirts, jewelry, buttons, etc.). JF : 1 don’t have to bribe them. ..ever seen my sm ile?:) You’re the only contestant...w hat if you don’t win? C S : The thought hadn’t crossed my mind. But, in all honesty, you’re never pre pared to be a win ner if you’re not prepared to suffer loss. JF : Then 1 for got to vote for myself! D o you think What will newfound celebri be your first ty spoils nice peo act as Emper ple? (1 mean, look or/Empress at what a bitch should you Poison becam e....) win? T he new Em peror X X IX Joseph A . Foxx C S : Poison C S : To walk became?! Seriously, I don’t believe celebrity has off the stage and hug my partner, who has put anything to do with being Empress.... I’m a little up with all of this insanity., .and possibly check more low-key; my hopes for this year are that it my face for any running mascara. will not be as much about celebrity as about the JF : The first act will be taking the show on team.... It’s a blessing to give, and we have so tour to Tacoma’s coronation! Hope we don’t many wonderful folks who are so dedicated but get the hook like the old Gong Show .... rarely get to be in the spotlight. It’s my goal to share those blessings this year with those people. H ave you bribed the judges? W hat with? JF : It might change nice people, but it will C S : To become Emperor or Empress you have no effect on me! JR must be voted in, not judged. N o bribes here, TRUE WEST By Sam Shepard October 29 - November 17,2002 A gritty - and hilarious - play about two brothers who clash spectacularly on the way to the American dream. Directed by Henry Godinez. JOIN US NOV 5 th FOR GALA NIGHT It’s GALA night at the Backstage Cafe * hors d’oeuvres and a no-host bar with hostess Poison Waters and members of the cast immediately after the show. Thanks to Gay and Lesbian Audience Night sponsor... justrm Call now for tickets $12-47 503.274.6588 I WWW.PCS.ORG c enter Stage O RTLAN Q P ortland C enter Stage th a n k s True W est sponsor... W ELLS FARGO
