by Mark S. King | Jan 22, 2019 | Anita Mann and Acting Gigs, Family and Friends, Gay Life, Living with HIV/AIDS, My Fabulous Disease, News
The Armorettes never intended to become the longest continually running drag troupe in the country, or even to be known as the comedy drag show that has raised more than $2.5 million for Atlanta HIV charities. They were formed in 1979 as a group of cheerleaders for... 
by Mark S. King | Dec 9, 2018 | Anita Mann and Acting Gigs, Gay Life, Living with HIV/AIDS, My Fabulous Disease, News
The musty gym bag stays in my closet, ironically enough. Inside, a crumpled black wig fights for space with a sequined dress, heels, a string of fake pearls and a bag of make-up. After more than twenty years since performing with the Armorettes, this is all that... 
by Mark S. King | Nov 13, 2018 | Book Review, Gay Life, Living with HIV/AIDS, My Fabulous Disease, Prevention and Policy
(In my day, all you needed was a way with words. Now, with video conferencing in the age of COVID, the “suspension of disbelief” in an audio phone session has been ruined. Let me take you back to a simpler time…) The number might be a little low.... 
by Mark S. King | Nov 9, 2018 | Gay Life, Living with HIV/AIDS, My Fabulous Disease, News, Prevention and Policy
The team behind the 20th Anniversary Community Summit, being held in Atlanta this weekend and sponsored by ViiV Healthcare, knew how to open the event today on exactly the right foot. The first words attendees heard were the poetry of Mary Bowman, delivered by the... 
by Mark S. King | Oct 24, 2018 | Gay Life, Living with HIV/AIDS, My Fabulous Disease, Prevention and Policy
The Kinsey Sicks have been at this a long time. The acapella singing group of gay men in drag are celebrating 25 years of performing shows that are equal parts camp comedy and very of-the-moment political humor. Benjamin Schatz is an original member of the group,...
