We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Roxy Moron. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Roxy below.
Alright, Roxy thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. What’s the best or worst investment you’ve made (either in terms of time or money)? (Note, these responses are only intended as entertainment and shouldn’t be construed as investment advice)
I commissioned a custom St. Andrew’s Cross specifically to perform a routine as a kinky, submissive Jesus, who gets whipped by a leather daddy and “crucified” at the end of the act. It was my worst investment because I got it *right* before COVID hit, so I’ve never gotten to perform that routine yet! But it was also an excellent investment because I’ve managed to find other uses for it in the meantime >:3
Roxy, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
Roxy Moron is a non-binary alternative entertainer, largely influenced by clowning, raving, punk rock music, and the DFW alternative drag scene. Roxy enjoys stand up and lip sync performances, and occasionally attempts to dabble in burlesque and other side show acts. The acts Roxy brings to their shows typically revolve around mocking oppressive power structures, celebrating the human body and chemistry, and the occasional absurdist moment that you’ll never understand, but will also never forget. Activism is important to RoxyMoron, and they view the stage partially as a large microphone to speak on issues that often aren’t in the spotlight enough.
Roxy Moron’s favorite quote is “Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.”- Cesar A Cruz
What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?
So much of my performance art is driven by unpacking and examining my childhood trauma and finding entertaining ways to express it. I enjoy performances that either poke holes in the ridiculous, hateful things I was raised to believe, or affirm positive changes in my behavior and identity since creating distance from that childhood.
What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?
I love seeing audience members’ faces light up when they feel a connection with my performance. It’s an instant connection, knowing we share a piece of life experience that we may have never communicated with our words, and I love it.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @roxxy.moron
Image Credits
The photo in the trash can is by Saraphimart