Neighbors: Jane Don't
What happens when your side hustle, your passion, becomes a full-time gig?
A sudden layoff in 2020 led Seattle drag queen Jane Don’t to put her performance career into overdrive. She invested time in making dresses, wigs, jokes, and routines; after a year of being holed up at home, Jane Don’t wanted to show off her hard work. Jane Don't was booked and busy all summer 2021.
Senior producer Brandi Fullwood spoke with Jane Don't about pivoting to drag full time and living with fewer regrets.
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Brandi Fullwood
Senior Producer
Brandi Fullwood is a senior producer for KUOW’s midday show Soundside. She joined KUOW in 2019 as a producer on The Record and was promoted to her current position in 2021. She has produced a range of stories from dinosaur experts to misinformation in the 2020 election. They’ve also produced and reported pieces for other KUOW programs like Seattle Now.
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