Performer Diana Thirst lip syncs the song “Versace on the Floor” by Bruno Mars as an audience member holds out a dollar bill for her to grab during the performance.

Austin Drew (right) and his boyfriend start putting on their makeup in preparation for the Burnin’ Up Drag show. This is the first time the couple has ever dressed in drag on been onstage.

Diana Thirst adjusts her top while getting ready for the Burnin’ Up Drag event at the Pheonix Theater in downtown Indianapolis.

Drag newcomer Austin Drew smiles as he puts on makeup and jokes with other queens in the room while they all get ready for the Burnin’ Up Drag event.

Queens hang their costumes in order of different musical acts they will perform throughout the evening.

Performer Tailor Made puts on makeup in preparation for the Burnin’ Up Drag Show at the Phoenix Theater in dowtown Indianapolis.

Performer Tailor Made performs a lip sync to one of several songs during the Burnin’ Up Drag event at the Pheonix Theater in downtown Indianapolis.

Performer Liza Lot crawls towards the audience during one of her musical performances for the Burnin’ Up Drag event at the Pheonix Theater in downtown Indianapolis.

Performer and local Indianapolis drag queen Ryne Stone poses for a portrait before the event. Ryne Stone was one of the youngest performers at the Burnin’ Up Drag, but says she has been getting more involved with drag events and performances around the city.

Drag first-timer Izzy Rich poses for a portrait before the Burnin’ Up Drag event at the Phoenix Theater in downtown Indianapolis. @Savannah Blake

Indianapolis drag star Glinda B. Fierce poses for a portrait before the Burnin’ Up Drag show. Fierce is a well-known queen in Indiana and holds several titles such as Mr. Gay Muncie 2015 and Circle City Pride Ambassador 2017.

Local drag performer Heather Bea poses for a portrait before the Burnin’ Up Drag show at the Phoenix Theater in downtown Indianapolis.

Local Indianapolis drag star Diana Thirst poses for a portrait before the Burnin’ Up Drag show event at the Phoenix Theater in downtown Indianapolis. @Savannah Blake