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SOUTH BEND, Ind. — REAL News Michiana is learning more about the host/performer at a drag show for children in South Bend later this month. It turns out, the performer consistently posts extremely sexual content online while frequently referring to “boys” and “gay teens”, as well as sexual acts such as “bottom boy”.
Shane Barrera, who goes by the stage name Miss Moscato, is set to be the main performer and host at R-Bar’s drag brunch event scheduled for April 21st on Mishawaka Avenue in South Bend. Barrera, who is based out of the Grand Rapids, Michigan, area, has dozens of pictures and videos of his drag persona on Instagram where he is dancing provocatively with very young looking males in only their underwear. Several of the videos show Barrera mimicking sexual acts.
Below are two videos of Barrera performing as Miss Moscato. One of the videos shows Barrera and two other performers mimicking sex multiple times. The other shows Barrera dancing with a male stripper who appears to be wearing fishnet underwear with dollar bills tucked into the waistband.
BARRERA BRAGS ABOUT PERFORMING FOR CHILDREN
After RNM’s story earlier this week, highlighting the drag show for children at R-Bar, Barrera reached out to RNM to defend himself.
“As the individual who is hosting this event, and does many other all age, family friendly events. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have… I would like the story to be correct before you promote the events I host.” Barrera stated on Facebook.
RNM responded, asking Barrera if he felt drag shows for kids were appropriate.
“I do think it is appropriate for children to attend drag shows.” Barrera wrote. “(It’s) the responsibility of the parents to understand that sometimes we slip up and a bad word might be said, as to why we say it’s always the parents choice.”
RNM asked if Barrera took cash tips from children. At that point, he stopped responding.
BACKGROUND ON THE EVENT
The R-Bar located on East Mishawaka Avenue is hosting the “Big Hole Drag Brunch” on April 21st. While the R-Bar typically only hosts drag events for adults, and hence has never been the subject of an RNM story, this show allows children of all ages to attend.
“Picture this: tasty food, mimosas flowing, and dazzling drag queens giving you a show you won’t forget.” A description of the event on the ticket sales website, eventbrite, states. “Minors are allowed, but parental discretion is advised.”
R-Bar is owned and operated by Amy Gatchell of South Bend. Gatchell’s social media feeds are full of vulgar and mature content. She posts videos of games at the R-Bar in which people use brooms and paper towel rolls to simulate anal sex. Another post on her page is of a sex toy that appeared to be placed in the lights of her establishment.
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