"From the moment the show starts at SF Oasis, it feels like stepping into the early '90s - but with a sharper, campier edge."
"The show bursts with energy, from Major Hammy's charismatic Will to Mudd's neurotic Carlton. The lip-syncs, the over-the-top physical comedy, and the perfectly timed '90s references make it feel like stepping into a time machine - if that time machine also had a drag queen at the controls."
"It was important to me to not only introduce a new show that was deeply nostalgic for me, but a show that featured Black performers."
An Oasis drag production of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air recreates early 1990s energy with sharper, campier performances and vivid '90s references. Performers deliver lip-syncs, over-the-top physical comedy, and a standout Carlton Dance, anchored by Major Hammy's Will and Mudd's Carlton. The production foregrounds Black performers and celebrates the show's legacy nearly 35 years after its premiere and Will Smith's rise. The staging blends nostalgia and parody while acknowledging cultural shifts and later controversies linked to the original era. The director emphasizes intentional casting and nostalgia while aiming to distinguish original moments from subsequent controversies.
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