LOST and FOUND uncovering the spirit of pride
consensual. anti-racist. unapologetic. not your average burlesque.
PRIDE EDITION!!!!
TWO NIGHTS! tuesday june 18 and wednesday june 19
Gladstone Ballroom
Sliding Scale $5-25 PWYC ( No one turned away!)
Doors: 7pm
Show: 8pm - 10pm
All Ages, Venue is Wheelchair Accessible
Lost and Found - what is REVEALED when we uncover the spirit of pride? What does pride mean to us, how has it changed over time, what have we let go of, what have we hung onto? Have we as individuals and communities found everything we need in Pride? what are we still at a loss for?
This show is also about the things in ourselves that are continually lost and found: people, places, moments, feelings. Sometimes when we lose things it is devastating, it is a relief, loss can come as a sudden upheaval, it can be a slow burn. Sometimes when we find things there is surprise, excitement, fear, freedom; both what we lose and find can jolt us from one phase of life to the next.
This show marks the 3rd Unapologetic Burlesque showcase, and we have been deeply reflecting on our experience as organizers as well as on the feedback we’ve received from many folks since our first run. One thing that is clear is that there is a need for these spaces not only for the sake of entertainment, but for a deep collective desire to share and listen to stories, memories, experiences and emotions that we don’t have room to express in our everyday lives, but that are too loaded tender, and explosive for us to carry alone. The lost and found within us can thus be shared among us.
This time around you’ll notice that the structuring of the show, as well as the behind-the-scenes work will be run a little bit differently. Some of these changes reflect the need for us as organizers to share some of the responsibilities and tasks involved in organizing the show; to prioritize payment for performers, crew and organizers that more closely reflects the amount of work put in; to build and share more structures of support around tender feelings and hard shit that comes up for performers and audience members; and to increase physical accessibility of the event by having two nights (that we hope will allow for more space to sit, stand, and enjoy the show)
Read more under the ABOUT tab
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We anticipate lots of interest for this show and have limited spots for performers, we will have applications this time around! We”ll also be having a dress rehearsal a few days before the show. Timing and Location to be Announced.
*In choosing performers we will prioritize a combination of folks who want to try burlesque for the first time, have had past struggles/tension with burlesque, folks who haven’t performed at the show before, those who are seeking access to spaces that affirm indigenous peoples, people of colour, queer folk, trans folk, gender non conforming folks, and folks with a wide range of abilities/disabilities.
If you’re interested in performing APPLY HERE BY APRIL 24th
If you have any questions/concerns contact Shaunga or Kumari at shaunga.tagore@gmail.com or kumari.giles@gmail.com
TWO NIGHTS! tuesday june 18 and wednesday june 19
Gladstone Ballroom
Sliding Scale $5-25 PWYC ( No one turned away!)
Doors: 7pm
Show: 8pm - 10pm
All Ages, Venue is Wheelchair Accessible
Lost and Found - what is REVEALED when we uncover the spirit of pride? What does pride mean to us, how has it changed over time, what have we let go of, what have we hung onto? Have we as individuals and communities found everything we need in Pride? what are we still at a loss for?
This show is also about the things in ourselves that are continually lost and found: people, places, moments, feelings. Sometimes when we lose things it is devastating, it is a relief, loss can come as a sudden upheaval, it can be a slow burn. Sometimes when we find things there is surprise, excitement, fear, freedom; both what we lose and find can jolt us from one phase of life to the next.
This show marks the 3rd Unapologetic Burlesque showcase, and we have been deeply reflecting on our experience as organizers as well as on the feedback we’ve received from many folks since our first run. One thing that is clear is that there is a need for these spaces not only for the sake of entertainment, but for a deep collective desire to share and listen to stories, memories, experiences and emotions that we don’t have room to express in our everyday lives, but that are too loaded tender, and explosive for us to carry alone. The lost and found within us can thus be shared among us.
This time around you’ll notice that the structuring of the show, as well as the behind-the-scenes work will be run a little bit differently. Some of these changes reflect the need for us as organizers to share some of the responsibilities and tasks involved in organizing the show; to prioritize payment for performers, crew and organizers that more closely reflects the amount of work put in; to build and share more structures of support around tender feelings and hard shit that comes up for performers and audience members; and to increase physical accessibility of the event by having two nights (that we hope will allow for more space to sit, stand, and enjoy the show)
Read more under the ABOUT tab
---------
We anticipate lots of interest for this show and have limited spots for performers, we will have applications this time around! We”ll also be having a dress rehearsal a few days before the show. Timing and Location to be Announced.
*In choosing performers we will prioritize a combination of folks who want to try burlesque for the first time, have had past struggles/tension with burlesque, folks who haven’t performed at the show before, those who are seeking access to spaces that affirm indigenous peoples, people of colour, queer folk, trans folk, gender non conforming folks, and folks with a wide range of abilities/disabilities.
If you’re interested in performing APPLY HERE BY APRIL 24th
If you have any questions/concerns contact Shaunga or Kumari at shaunga.tagore@gmail.com or kumari.giles@gmail.com
