"And Oasis knows exactly how to tap into that nostalgia while making it feel, well, fresh. 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's been 35 years since the show catapulted Will Smith into stardom, not to mention ushering in a legacy of Black people in entertainment since the 90s. Television of this era was very white, and on that part, director Snaxx noted: "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.""
The SF Oasis production channels early-1990s atmosphere with a sharper, campier edge and an explicit nod to the Carlton Dance. Performances include a charismatic Will and a neurotic Carlton delivered through lip-syncs, physical comedy, and precise '90s references, creating a time-machine effect guided by drag aesthetics. The production emphasizes Black performers and acknowledges the show’s role in launching careers and increasing Black visibility in entertainment. Contemporary controversies, including conversations around the original show's figures and parodies of other 1990s shows in drag, are recognized, while the director expresses a desire to separate nostalgic celebration from later controversies.
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