Jade Esteban Estrada told the truth about homosexuals in history last

night with a voice fit for Broadway.

     Skilled in dance, comedy, the ability to interact with an audience and a knack for accents, Estrada was a perfect candidate to help VISION kick off the start of Rainbow Dayz 2007 with his performance, "ICONS: The Lesbian and Gay History of the World, Vol. 3."

     Estrada saw many friendly faces in the audience because last night was his third visit to Bowling Green, bringing with him an educational show. Audience members that were new to the show weren't sure what to expect.

     Amber Eischen, freshman, attended the program to learn more about the history of homosexuals for a women's studies project.

     "I don't know much about it, I'm here to learn," Eischen said.

     Eischen was able to learn about historical gay and lesbian figures such as King James and Mary Cheney from the performance.

     James Offenhartz, former activism chair of VISION, came to support VISION and to meet Estrada. Also not sure what to expect, Offenhartz sat in the front row of the audience with an open mind.

     Estrada only lingered on stage long enough to change in and out of his six different costumes portraying historical figures. Otherwise, he was moving through the audience captivating each member.

     Offenhartz got more than he bargained for when Estrada sat on his lap and serenaded him for a brief moment during the show.

     Estrada ended his show singing the very same song he began with, and the theme for the whole show.

     "It takes someone from history to unveil  the mystery," he sang.

©2007 Bowling Green News