My daughter and her boyfriend take theater together at the high school. He lets her use him to experiment with makeup effects. He’s a bit hammy, and has fun with it. Their teacher is open to casting gender switches. I think it is terrific. There are men who are hetero, but have a bit of the peacock in them. I see nothing wrong with strutting some glam. This class gives the kids a chance to explore various personalities; their own, and others. They can zombie it up, femme it up, laugh it up. My daughter did a one act portraying a suicidal man.
I have never seen a high school theater line up (they can take it every year) so fully involved. The kids handle lighting, sound, wardrobe, props, write their own one acts and cast them. It is much like the old show fame. I see the unique chance they have to explore themselves, in a forum where there is no shaming. I am just happy for them.
I wish when I was in school such opportunities existed. I think it gives the kids a great chance to explore who they are.
I think men should be able to express themselves with color, accessories, style. Of course, that doesn’t mean I would find it attractive. Some men can pull off glam, and some should just stick to jeans and a tshirt with smokes rolled up in the sleeve, like Rapid Roy.