Vegina Quartz blows kisses to the audience as she is introduced as a co-host of the annual Colorado State University Drag Show March 29. Vegina Quartz was invited to co-host to replace Krisa Gonna, who stepped back from the role for personal reasons.

Co-host of the annual Colorado State University Drag Show Private Royce takes tips from an audience member in between numbers March 29. Private Royce majored in human dimensions of natural resources and graduated from CSU in December 2024.

Local drag performer Maverick activates a smoke prop during his number at the annual Colorado State University Drag Show March 29. Maverick has been performing since 2015 and has done numbers in CSU’s show for several years.

Tooth Decay opens up handmade wings as part of her number at the annual Colorado State University Drag Show March 29. Tooth Decay had her debut performance in a previous CSU show and made this year’s costume from scratch.

Tooth Decay waves her wings to the crowd during the final bow at the annual Colorado State University Drag Show March 29.

Robin Graves lip syncs during his performance at the annual Colorado State University Drag Show March 29.

Robin Graves begins his performance at the annual Colorado State University Drag Show March 29.

Whiskers the Clown performs their contemporary dance number in the annual Colorado State University Drag Show March 29. Whiskers the Clown has a background in dance and ballet, and this was their first drag performance.

Co-host of the annual Colorado State University Drag Show Vegina Quartz spins with streamers at the end of her number March 29. She has been performing in and producing shows in the Fort Collins area for the past three years.

RuPaul’s Drag Race season 18 contestant Nini Coco begins the next stage of her first number at the Annual Colorado State University Drag Show March 29. Nini Coco is a performer from Denver and has made it to the final four of RuPaul’s Drag Race.

RuPaul’s Drag Race season 18 contestant Nini Coco performs her first number at the annual Colorado State University Drag Show March 29.

RuPaul’s Drag Race season 18 contestant Nini Coco holds a handful of tips while performing her first number at the annual Colorado State University Drag Show March 29.

Maggie Hendrickson, director of Colorado State University’s Pride Resource Center, reminds the audience of the annual Colorado State University Drag Show that all money donated at the show goes toward need-based scholarships March 29. “Every year, we’re able to support students who’ve been giving back to their community, being leaders and advocates, often going uncompensated and unrecognized for their work,” Hendrickson said. “This is our way of giving back to students who need it.”

Co-host of the annual Colorado State University Drag Show Private Royce begins his “Labyrinth” (1986) inspired number March 29. Private Royce has been performing for two years and is a part of CSU’s House of Ovis on campus.

Co-host of the annual Colorado State University Drag Show Private Royce takes tips from the audience during his number March 29. All tips from the show go toward CSU scholarships through the Pride Resource Center.

Queen Ambersand waves a fan during her performance at the annual Colorado State University Drag Show March 29.

Azsh’theronas waves a cape during his performance at the annual Colorado State University Drag Show March 29.

Rex Monstrosity sings during his performance at the annual Colorado State University Drag Show March 29.

Drag performer Rex Monstrosity sings and waves a transgender flag in the air during his performance at the annual Colorado State University Drag Show March 29. Rex Monstrosity sang live for his performance.

Drag performer Skim Milk leaps across the stage during their number in the annual Colorado State University Drag Show March 29. Skim Milk danced to “Mystical Magical” by Benson Boone.

Drag performer Reggie Fava reaches out for the audience in the beginning of his performance with Dragonya Fly and Miss Construed in the annual Colorado State University Drag Show March 29.

Performer Dragonya Fly holds up a crown to the audience during her group number with Reggie Fava and Miss Construed in the annual Colorado State University Drag Show March 29.

Drag performer Miss Construed gestures to the audience from the edge of the stage at the annual Colorado State University Drag Show March 29. Miss Construed was part of a narrative group number with Reggie Fava and Dragonya Fly.

Drag performers Reggie Fava, Miss Construed and Dragonya Fly begin the final act of their number at the annual Colorado State University Drag Show March 29. Their performance, following the “Mystical Mayhem” theme of the show, depicted a king and a knight defeating an evil witch.

Drag performers Jenna Tavia and Matilda Bixby pose during their Monster High-themed number in the annual Colorado State University Drag Show March 29.

Jenna Tavia leans back during her Monster High-themed performance at the annual Colorado State University Drag Show March 29.

Drag performer Jenna Tavia crawls toward the front of the stage during her Monster High-themed number with Matilda Bixby during the annual Colorado State University Drag Show March 29.

“RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 18 contestant Nini Coco looks out at the audience as she performs her second number at the annual Colorado State University Drag Show March 29.

“RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 18 contestant Nini Coco walks through the audience and collects tips in her final number at the annual Colorado State University Drag Show March 29. During a Q&A, Nini Coco spoke about growing up in North Texas and working to discover herself. “Finding drag was kind of this way for me to heal from some of these really difficult experiences that I had as a kid, feeling pressure to be one type of way,” she said.

“RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 18 contestant Nini Coco walks through the audience and collects tips in her final number at the annual Colorado State University Drag Show March 29. During a Q&A, Nini Coco spoke about growing up in North Texas and working to discover herself. “Finding drag was kind of this way for me to heal from some of these really difficult experiences that I had as a kid, feeling pressure to be one type of way,” she said.