"Matthew Carlsen expressed excitement for the opportunity to showcase under-represented groups in queer history through his portrayal of a female impersonator in The Gilded Age."
"Historical storytelling often overlooks characters like Carlsen's, making this representation within The Gilded Age particularly significant in shedding light on queer history."
The Gilded Age features a rare representation of drag culture, specifically with female impersonators, during a scene set in an 1800s venue like Paris's Moulin Rouge. Characters Larry Russell and Jack Trotter enjoy the nightlife, departing from traditional settings. Costume coordinator Matthew Carlsen, involved as a performer, noted the importance of featuring these under-represented figures from queer history in a serious manner. Despite the significance, much of the scene was edited down, leaving a only fragment of this historical representation on screen.
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