Highlights
The following are highlights of Poison Water's illustrious career.
EVENT EMCEE
1990 - Present
Peacock in the Park/Peacock After Dark
Washington Park Amphitheater
Kimberlee VanPatten, producer
2003 - Present
Darcelle XV & Company
Co-Host/Cast Member
Walter Cole, director
2006 - Present
Poison Waters & Friends for the HDC
Human Dignity Coalition, Bend OR
HDC Board, producer
Light a Fire Awards
Portland Monthly
Portland Art Museum
SagaCity Media, producer
2010 - Present
Hot Chocolate
Co-Host/Cast Member
2011- Present
Poison Waters & Friends Sunday Brunch, Show & Film
McMenamins Kennedy School/Mission Theater
Claudine Hemingway, director
2014 - Present
Drag Queen Bingo with Poison Waters & Friends
McMenamins Mission Theater
Claudine Hemingway, director
2015 - Present
Catch a Rising Star
Darcelle XV Showplace
2017
California La Femme Magnifique Pageant
Shalom Center
Michael Kennedy, producer
Elephant’s Delicatessen & Catering Holiday Party
Portland Art Museum
Lydia Garcia, producer
Love Wins California Weddings Magazine Launch
Audi Palm Springs
Emily Wyant, producer
Shaken, Not Stirred: Our House of Portland Gala
Portland Art Museum
Sarah Howard, producer
2016
Best of Bride Awards
Oregon Bride Magazine
Crowne Plaza
Heather Matheny, producer
Big Gay Boat Ride
Portland Spirit
Samuel Thomas, producer
Flare-Portland Monthly’s Pride Kick-Off
Zydell Yards
Emily Wyant, producer
Seattle Met Magazine’s Generocity
Filson Flagship Store, Seattle
Libby Kindle, producer
SHADES: Pride
Dig-a-Pony
Kelly Moe, producer
GlamHer! For Bradley Angle
Nines Hotel
Samantha Swaim, producer
Portland Monthly Country Brunch
Castaways
Emily Wyant, producer
Cascade AIDS Project Auction and Dinner
Montgomery Park
Kelsey Anglin, producer
Kentucky Derby
McMenamins Mission Theater
Claudine Hemingway, producer
p:ear Blossoms
Leftbank Annex
Pippa Arrend, producer
Academy Awards Viewing Party
McMenamins Mission Theater
Claudine Hemingway, producer
Seattle Met’s Country Brunch
Fremont Foundry
Libby Kindle, producer
California La Femme Magnifique Pageant
Crest Theater
Michael Kennedy, producer
Portland Fashion and Style Awards
Portland Art Museum
Ann Akre, producer
Mowtown!
Portland German American School
Oregon Zoo Cascade Crest Ballroom
Adrienne Boxer, producer
Super!Drag!
Darcelle XV Showplace
Kristen Earl, producer
Seattle Met 10th Anniversary
Delta Hangar, SEATAC
Libby Kindle, producer
Boise Pride
Main Stage
Rodney Busbee, producer
Oregon Humane Society’s Top Dog Model Search
Hotel Monaco
Rebecca Ramach, producer
Out and Proud Dinner
Western Oregon University
Ivan Acosta, producer
Ted-a-Palooza
Doug Fir
Jennifer Arguinzoni, producer
Portland Bride & Groom Rocked!
The Nines Hotel
Emily Wyant, producer
Love Wins Texas Weddings Magazine Launch
Houston Audi
Marianna Cocoran, producer
TripWire Party
PNCA Building
April Severson, producer
Stoli Key West Cocktail Classic
CC Slaughters
Patrik Gallineaux, producer
White Bird awards Luncheon
Portland Art Musem
Paul King, producer
Celebrate! Dress for Success
Portland Art Museum
Debbie Rogers, producer
PNCA Illuminated Gala
PNCA Building
April Severson, producer
Pints in the Peal
Pearl District
Sue Cool, producer
Healy Twins 50th Birthday
Dee Wells, producer
Astoria Inaugural Pride
Astoria, Oregon
Dida DeAngelis, producer
Comcast Olympics Kickoff
Punch Bowl Social
April Severson, producer
Washington/Tran Wedding
J Wrigley Vinyard
Charles Washington, producer
Adornment Events Appreciation Brunch
Brix Tavern
Carisa Cooper Smith, producer
Johnston 60th Birthday Brunch & Show
Chinese Village
Deb Johnston, producer
Night of 100 Drag Queens/Rose City Softball Assoc.
Darcelle XV Showplace
Roy Melani, producer
Presidential Debate Bingo
LaGuanita’s
Rachel Ratner, producer
Linfield College Homecoming Show
Ice Auditorium
Dan Ferguson, producer
JOIN Hullabaloo
Castaway
Sydney Linden, producer
Hemophilia Foundation of Oregon Gala
Multnomah Athletic Club
Kathleen Anderson, producer
Oregon Zoo Comedy Night
Oregon Zoo Cascade Crest Ballroom
Cydney Sines, producer
Wieden + Kennedy Karaoke Battle
W+K World Headquarters
Jinnina Chiles, producer
Leve’ Charity Ball
Yale Union Building
Kate Baldwin, producer
Storm Large’s Holiday Ordeal
Revolution Hall
Howie Bierbaum, producer
Orange Wall Studios Holiday Party
Left Bank
Joy Stoelting, producer
2015
Poison Waters & Friends Happy Hour Show
McMenamins Mission Theater
Claudine Hemingway, producer
Peacock in the Park
Washington Park Amphitheatre
Kimberlee VanPatten, producer
Best of Bride Awards
Oregon Bride Magazine
Exchange Ballroom & Cascade Rooftop Terrace
Heather Matheny, producer
Portland Opera
50th Anniversary Gala
Hampton Opera Center
Sue Dixon, producer
Big Gay Boat Ride
Portland Spirit
Samuel Thomas, producer
PROHOMO
Rotture
Samuel Thomas, producer
Drag Queen Bingo
McMenamins Mission Theater
Claudine Hemingway, producer
Flare-Portland Monthly’s Pride Kick-Off
The Redd
Jess Sword, producer
Seattle Met Magazine’s Generocity
Living Computer Museum, Seattle
Libby Kindle, producer
Poison Waters & Friends Sunday Brunch, Show and Dreamgirls
McMenamins Kennedy School
Claudine Hemingway, producer
SHADES: Pride
Bad Habit Room
Kelly Moe, producer
Mad Men Series Finale
McMenamins Mission Theater
Claudine Hemingway, producer
Lava Soiree-Maui Pride Scholarship Fund
Pacific Terrace Rooftop of the Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Bob Kincaid, producer
GlamHer!
Nines Hotel
Samantha Swaim, producer
Portland Monthly Country Brunch
Castaways
Libby Kindle, producer
CAP Art Auction and Dinner
Montgomery Park
Kelsey Anglin, producer
Kentucky Derby
McMenamins Mission Theater
Claudine Hemingway, producer
p:ear Blossoms
Leftbank Annex
Pippa Arrend, producer
Portland Monthly’s Generocity
Splash Studio’s
Jess Sword, producer
Poison Waters Sunday Brunch, Show and Sex & the City
McMenamins Kennedy School
Claudine Hemingway, producer
Assistance League Portland’s 50th Anniversary Gala
Multnomah Athletic Club
Carol Bergseng, producer
Catch a Rising Star
Darcelle XV Showplace
Oscars Viewing Party
McMenamins Backstage Bar
Claudine Hemingway, producer
Seattle Met’s Country Brunch
Fremont Foundry
Libby Kindle, producer
SHADES: Launch
Bad Habit Room
Kelly Moe, producer
Poison Waters & Friends Sunday Brunch, Show and The Bodyguard
McMenamins Kennedy School
Claudine Hemingway, producer
Chastain Anniversary
Portland White House
Lanning Blanks, producer
California La Femme Magnifique Pageant
Crest Theater
Michael Kennedy, producer
Poison Waters & Friends NYE Happy Hour Show
McMenamins Crystal Hotel, Al’s Den
Claudine Hemingway, producer
Kramer/Dekmar Reception
Ragtime
Chris Kramer, producer
Poison Waters & Friends Sunday Brunch Show and Hairspray
McMenamins Kennedy School
Claudine Hemingway, producer
Larsen/Sanchez Reception
Northstar Ballroom
Brad Larsen, producer
Portland Fashion and Style Awards
Portland Art Museum
Ann Akre, producer
CHAPlandia
Leftbank Annex
Roxie McGovern, producer
Ain’t Misbehavin’
Portland German American School
Meriwether’s
Adrienne Boxer, producer
Absolut Drag @Portland Cocktail Week
Jupiter Hotel
Andrea Campos, producer
Poison Waters & Friends Sunday Brunch Show & Mrs. Doubtfire
McMenamins Kennedy School
Claudine Hemingway, producer
Gay & Grey Expo
Friendly House
Mya Chamberlin, producer
Super!Drag!
Bradley Angle
Kristen Earl, producer
Race for the Cure
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Michael Sorenson, Event Consultant
Poison Waters & Friends Back to (Old) School Happy Hour Show
McMenamins Crystal Hotel, Al’s Den
Claudine Hemingway, producer
Spears/Montgomery Reception
McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
Robert Montgomery, producer
Poison Waters & Friends Sunday Brunch, Show and To Wong Foo, thanks for everything, Julie Newmar
McMenamins Kennedy School
Claudine Hemingway, producer
First Look~ Seattle Met Bride & Groom
Fremont Foundry
Libby Kindle, producer
Peacock in the Park
Washington Park Amphitheater
Kimberlee VanPatten, producer
Central Oregon Pride
Drake Park
Cliff Cook, producer
Boise Pride
Liquid Lounge
Rodney Busbee, producer
Oregon Humane Society’s Top Dog Model Search
Hotel Monaco
Rebecca Ramach
Seattle Met’s Generocity
Living Computer Museum
Libby Kindle, producer
Poison Waters & Friends Pride Kick Off Happy Hour Show
McMenamins Crystal Hotel, Al’s Den
Claudine Hemingway, producer
MAX Awards
American Marketing Association: Portland
OMSI
Ashley Heinonen, producer
Poison Waters & Friends Sunday Brunch, Show and the Birdcage
McMenamins Kennedy School
Claudine Hemingway, producer
Glamorous Gams 2
Vancouver Hilton
Lisa Capeloto, producer
2014
Die Fledermaus
Portland Opera
Keller Auditorium
The Second City's A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens
Portland Center Stage
Gerding Theater
Chris Coleman, Artistic Director
La Cage aux Folles
Jacob/Claudia
Pixie Dust Productions
PCPA Newmark Theater
Greg Tamblyn, director
Poison Waters & Friends Show
McMenamins Crystal Hotel
Friends & Family Night for Camp KC (Kids Connection!)
Al's Den
Claudine Hemingway, producer
Absolut Variety Calendar Launch Party and Show
Darcelle XV Showplace
Emily Baker, producer
Poison Waters & Friends Show
McMenamins Crystal Hotel Brithday Show
Al's Den
Claudine Hemingway, producer
Poison Waters & Friends Sunday Brunch Show & Film
McMenamins Mission Theater
Claudine Hemingway, producer
boly:welch Staff Holiday Event
Guest Bartender
Pat Welch, producer
Art On The Vine
Oregon College of Art and Craft
Portland Art Museum
Roma Peyser, producer
Vintage Hollywood, a Black & White Affair
Assistance League, Portland
Multnomah Athletic Club
Carol Bray, producer
Oregon United for Marriage Wedding Professionals Debut Reception
Tiffany Center
Andie Petkus, producer
p:ear Blossoms
Left Bank Annex
Pippa Arend, producer
Poison Waters & Friends Crystal Hotel Birthday Happy Hour Show
Al’s Den, McMenamins Crystal Hotel
Claudine Hemingway, producer
Kentucky Derby Party
Mcmenamins Mission Theater
Claudine Hemingway, producer
CAP Art Auction
Cascade AIDS Project
Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum
Kelsey Anglin, producer
GlamHer!
Bradley Angle
The Nines Hotel
Kristen Earl, producer
Identity Boot Camp
Learn to be Latina
Milagro
Olga Sanchez, producer
2013
Exotic Masquerade
Star Theater
Pepe Raphael, producer
CHAPlandia
Children's Healing Art Project
Sandbox Studios
Sue Cool, producer
Poison Waters & Friends Sunday Brunch, Show and Film
McMenamin’s Mission Theater
Claudine Hemingway, producer
Maui Pride
Maui Tropical Plantation
Bob Kincaid, producer
Super!Drag!
Bradley Angle Benefit
Darcelle XV Showplace
Kristen Earl, producer
It's For The Kids Show, benefitting Camp KC
Out & About
Tri Cities, WA
Empress Mink Marche, producer
AIDS Walk Portland
Cascade AIDS Project
Pioneer Courthouse Square
Andrew Shayde, producer
Poison Waters & Friends Back to (Old) School!
McMenamin’s Crystal Hotel
Al’s Den
Claudine Hemingway, producer
Peacock After Dark- The Finale
Audria M. Edwards Scholarship Fund
Newmark Theatre, PCPA
Kimberlee Van Patten, producer
Bat n' Rouge
Cascade AIDS Project
Lillis Albina Park
Andrew Shayde, producer
Comics For Change! Illustrated Stories from Oregon's Front Lines
Know Your City, Jury Panel
Union Station
Marc Moscato, producer
Rising Star Chef's: Seattle
Jensen Studio
Seattle, WA
Libby Kindle, producer
Bryant/ Stober Wedding (Entertainment)
The Academy
Vancouver, WA
Bryant/Stober, producer
Poison Waters & Friends Pride Kick Off
McMenamin’s Crystal Hotel
Al’s Den
Claudine Hemingway, producer
MAX Awards
American Marketing Association: Portland
The Nine's Hotel
Stacy Garrett, producer
Pride Week at the Mission
McMenamins Mission Theater
Claudine Hemingway, producer
GlamHer Bradley Angle
The Nines Hotel
Kristen Earl, producer
Big Night on the Red Carpet
Portland Monthly Magazine/NW Film Center
Hotel DeLuxe
Connie Apa, producer
Love Affair
Portland Bride & Groom
The Benson Hotel
Connie Apa, producer
Houstonia Magazine Launch Party
Houston Texas
Connie Apa, producer
Roaring 20’s @ the MAC
Portland Assistance League
Multnomah Athletic Club
Robbie Obrien, producer
Stirred not Shaken
Basil Hayden Cocktail Competition
Hard Rock Café-Seattle
Libby Kindle, producer
Poison Waters & Friends Show
McMenamin’s Crystal Hotel Birthday Show
Al’s Den
Claudine Hemingway, producer
Poison Waters & Friends Show
McMenamin’s Crystal Hotel
Friends & Family for Camp KC (Kids Connection!)
Al’s Den
Claudine Hemingway, producer
Poison Waters & Friends NYE Happy Hours Show
McMenamins Crystal Hotel
Al's Den
Claudine Hemingway, producer
Birthday Roast of Darcelle XV
Darcell XV Showplace
Poison Waters, producer
Storm's Holiday Ordeal
Aladdin Theater
Storm Large, producer
Poison Waters & Friends Holiday Kick Off Happy Hour Show
McMenamins Crystal Hotel
Al's Den
Claudine Hemingway, producer
2012
Wine Women & Shoes
Bradley Angle
The Crowne Plaza Hotel
Becca Norman, producer
Peacock After Dark
Audria M. Edwards Scholarship Fund
Newmark Theatre, PCPA
Kimberlee Van Patten, producer
Super!Drag!
Bradley Angle Benefit
Darcelle XV Showplace
Kristen Earl, producer
Love Affair
Portland Bride & Groom
Portland City Grille
Connie Apa, producer
Mardi Gras @ the MAC
Portland Assistance League
Multnomah Athletic Club
Robbie Obrien, producer
Human Dignity Coalition Annual Fundraising Show
Poison Waters & Friends
Bend OR HDC Board/ED, producers
Cointeau-versial
Cointreau Cocktail Competition
Harbor Conference Center rooftop-Seattle, WA
Libby Kindle, producer
Genentech Holiday Circus
Left Bank Annex
Jenn Klotz/Vibrant Table, producers
Picnic for Forest Park
Forest Park Conservancy
Pearl District-Portland, OR
Connie Apa, producer
Rock the Runway
Seattle Met
Pike Place Center
Libby Kindle, producer
Glamorous Gams
The Children’s Center Hilton Downtown Vancouver, WA
Kim Hash, producer
Kaiser Permanente Employee Recognition Awards
McMenamins Kennedy School
David Riley, producer
Sexapalooza Consumer Event
Oregon Convention Center
Lise Hodgson, producer
Poison Waters & Friends Pride Kick Off
McMenamin’s Crystal Hotel
Al’s Den
Claudine Hemingway, producer
Poison Waters & Friends Show
McMenamin’s Crystal Hotel Birthday Show
Al’s Den
Claudine Hemingway, producer
Poison Waters & Friends New Year’s Eve Show
McMenamin’s Crystal Hotel
Al’s Den
Claudine Hemingway, producer
AIDS Walk Portland
Cascade AIDS Project
Pioneer Courthouse Square
Michael Sorenson, producer
Art Auction & Dinner Grand Event
Cascade AIDS Project
Memorial Coliseum
Michael Sorenson, producer
2011
Wine Women & Shoes
Bradley Angle
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Rebecca Norman, producer
Peacock After Dark
Audria M. Edwards Scholarship Fund
Newmark Theatre, PCPA
Kimberlee Van Patten, producer
Picture Perfect Moments
Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau/Seattle Met
EM Fine Arts Gallery
Libby Kindle, producer
Super!Drag!
Bradley Angle Benefit
Darcelle XV Showplace
Kristen Earl, producer
Love Your Body Fashion Extravaganza
Women’s Resource Center
Portland State University
Nicolette Bartulski, producer
Human Dignity Coalition Annual Fundraising Show
Poison Waters & Friends
Bend OR
HDC Board/ED, producers
Speed Rack
Portland Cocktail Week
Leftbank Annex
Emily Baker, producer
Literal Fun-Wordstock
Castaways
April Severson Events, producer
Grand Opening Celebration
Poison Waters & Friends
McMenamin’s Crystal Hotel
Al’s Den
Claudine Hemingway, producer
Poison Waters & Friends Pride Kick Off
McMenamin’s Crystal Hotel
Al’s Den
Claudine Hemingway, producer
Poison Waters & Friends Monthly Show
McMenamin’s Crystal Hotel
Al’s Den
Claudine Hemingway, producer
Poison Waters & Friends New Year’s Eve Show
McMenamin’s Crystal Hotel
Al’s Den
Claudine Hemingway, producer
Oregon Music Hall of Fame Scholarship Auction
Portland center for Performing Arts
Newmark Theatre
Janeen Rundle, producer
Love Affair
Hotel Vintage Plaza
The Benson Hotel
Connie Apa, producer
2010
Project Red Dress
American Heart Association
Olympic Fairmont Hotel, Seattle, Washington
Monir Zandghoreishi, producer
Legends in Lights
Bradley Angle
Bagdad Theater
Rebecca Norman, producer
AIDS Walk Portland
Cascade AIDS Project
Pioneer Courthouse Square
Michael Sorenson, producer
Mai Thai Master Cocktail Competition
Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau/Seattle Met
Sodo Park by Herban Feast
Libby Kindle, producer
Fashionation
The Next Door Inc.
Civic Auditorium, The Dalles, Oregon
Jen Eby, producer
Peacock After Dark
Audria M. Edwards Scholarship Fund
Newmark Theatre, PCPA
Kimberlee Van Patten, producer
2009
Rick Dinihanian 60th Birthday
Cabaret Don't Tell Mama, New York, New York
Michael McGowan, director
Fashionation Next Door, Inc.
The Granada Theater
Jen Eby, producer
Peacock After Dark
Audria M. Edwards Scholarship Fund
Newmark Theatre, PCPA
Kimberlee Van Patten, producer
Portland Ad Federation
Battle of the Bands
Someday Lounge, Portland, Oregon
Mike Terry, producer
2008
Peacock After Dark
Audria M. Edwards Scholarship Fund
Newmark Theatre, PCPA
Kimberlee Van Patten, producer
Portland Ad Federation
Battle of the Bands
Someday Lounge, Portland, Oregon
Mike Terry, producer
Celebrity Singles/Single's Auction
Union Bank of California, Seattle, Washington
Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
Connie Apa, producer
Celebrity Singles/Single's Auction
Luxe Auto Haus
Portland Monthly Magazine
Connie Apa, producer
Project Red Dress
American Heart Association
Macy's Monir Zandghoreishi, producer
2006
Shopping for Single’s/ Single’s Auction
Nordstrom, Seattle, Washington
Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
Connie Apa, producer
Seattle Metropolitan Magazine Launch Party
Paramount Theater, Seattle, Washington
Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
Connie Apa, producer
Hawaii La Femme Magnifique Pageant
Ilikai Hotel
Honolulu, Hawaii
Alan Woo, producer
2005
Single's Auction
US Bancorp Tower, Portland, Oregon
Portland Monthly Magazine
Connie Apa, producer
Annual Light a Fire Awards
Oregon Community Foundation/Portland Monthly Magazine
Portland Art Museum
Connie Apa, producer
The Dating Game/Single's Auction
Saks's 5th Avenue, Portland, Oregon
Portland Monthly Magazine
Connie Apa, producer
Hawaii La Femme Magnifique Pageant
Ilikai Hotel
Honolulu, Hawaii
Alan Woo, producer
2004
Weiden+Kennedy Founders Day Event
Darcelle XV & Co
Estacada, Oregon
Hawaii La Femme Magnifique Pageant
Ilikai Hotel
Honolulu, Hawaii
Alan Woo, producer
2001-2004
Gay & Lesbian Audience Night Hostess
Portland Center Stage
Chris Coleman, director
1990 - 2004
Peacock in the Park
Audria M. Edwards Scholarship Fund
Washington Park Amphitheatre
Kimberlee Van Patten, producer
THEATRICAL STAGE
2010 - Present
Mother Ginger, The Nutcracker
Oregon Ballet Theater
Lisa Kipp, Ballet Master
2014
Chicago
Go to Hell Kitty
Lincoln High School
Jim Peerenboom, director
2013
Avenue Q
Mrs. Thistletwat
triangle productions!
Don Horn, director
La Cage aux Folles
Jacob/Claudia Lakewood Theatre Company
Greg Tamblyn, director
The Second City's A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens
Portland Center Stage
Gerding Theater
Chris Coleman, Artistic Director
2011
Emily Lily
Edward
Fertile Ground Festival
Portland Center for the Performing Arts
Catherine Garvey, producer
Steel DRAGnolias
Truvy
triangle productions!
Don Horn, producer
2010
Street Corner Profit
Lucretia
Fertile Ground Festival
Portland Armory
John Servillo, director
2006
Pageant ~ the Musical
Miss Texas, Kitty Bob Ames
triangle productions!
Don Horn, director
Faust. Us. (Version 2.0)
The Lord
Stark Raving Theatre
Matt Zrebski, director
The Facts of Life
Tootie
Jamie Morris' BevNap Productions
Christopher Kenney, director
Pageant ~ the Musical
Miss Texas, Kitty Bob Ames
American Waterways Inc.
The Portland Spirit
Rick Lewis, producer
Pageant ~ the Musical
Miss Texas, Kitty Bob Ames
triangle productions!
Don Horn, producer/director
2001
La Cage aux Folles
Jacob/Claudia
Musical Theatre Company
Greg Tamblyn, director