Get ready to fall down the rabbit hole and once again return to Wonderland, but this time with a much more mature, different kind of Alice.
This Sunday, Burlesque Right Meow will present Alice in Wonderbra: Through the Stripping Glass at the Firehouse Theatre for a night of whimsical fantasies and nonsensical allure. This time, Alice is an adult and has an equally curious adventure with a lot more glitter.
Although the performers have not officially rehearsed together or specifically collaborated a storyline, each performer chose a character to represent from the Wonderland gang that will create a linked narrative.
“We’ve been doing more story-themed burlesque shows rather than just straight burlesque routines,” said Scarlet Starlet, a co-producer of Burlesque Right Meow and burlesque performer, who goes by her stage name. “We’ve been trying to make storylines that are a little more cohesive and have a show that flows together as a story instead of just a show of routines.”
This show will feature 11 performers, including two duets and a trio act, who perform both locally and from out of town.
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Ophelia Hart, a queer woman of color who also goes by her stage name, is one of those out-of-town performers. Traveling from Washington, D.C., she and her dance partner Ginger Jameson will perform a number featuring some familiar characters.
“Ginger and I are doing a silly Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum number to a mashup of ‘Sisters’ from White Christmas and ‘I Can’t Do It Alone’ from Chicago,” said Hart. “We will be in a femme, sparkly, but still goofy version of Disney’s Tweedles.”
Characters such as the Cheshire Cat, the Caterpillar and a special trio performance from the producers of Burlesque Right Meow featuring Alice herself will all make an appearance.
To see Alice in Wonderbra, head to 1609 W Broad at 8 p.m. this Sunday. Tickets are $12 in advance and $17 at the door. For more show information or to purchase tickets, visit the Firehouse Theatre website.
