Kabuki
the show must go on
Word definitions
raise funds (v.): collect money from others for a specific purpose
tilt (v.): lean/make something lean to the side
eccentric (adj.): strange, unusual, or unique (often for people)
norms (n.): things considered normal in a society or group
gender-bending (adj.): different from/opposite of traditional gender roles
cross-dressing (adj.): wearing clothes of the other gender
troupe (n.): a group of actors or performers
brothel (n.): a house/place where customers can pay for sex
exaggerated (adj.): made to seem/sound more extreme or dramatic
epic (n.): a long story or poem, often including grand adventures
wait till you see ... (phrase): phrase meaning ‘you’ll be very surprised/impressed by ...’
go through a stage/phase (idiom): temporarily have a specific behavior or change