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Burlesque
"...Over and over again, Tootsie makes the impossible possible on a burlesque stage." - JoJo Stiletto, Professor of Nerdlesque
Solo ACTs
Party GirlHilarious and crowd pleasing act inspired by John Hughes films of the 80s. Song- cut and mix Orifice Origami by Reptar and I Wanna Be Your Lover by Prince Photo- Jules Doyle Type2BPhoto | Bump. Grind. Fart.classic parade and peel with a clowny twist! Song- cut and mix of Big Drums by Big Willie's Burlesque, Soul Bossa Nova by Quincy Jones, Bumps and Grinds by The Johnny Staccato Band Photo- Mandy Flame | The ScientistDr. Spangles is full of science, sexy feelings, and maybe something else? A bump in grind with a hilarious, nightmarish twist! Song- There's Something Inside Me- Elmore James Photo- POC photo Video- Available upon request |
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Little Orphan Annie Get Your GunA high energy and joyful Song- mash-up of two of pop culture's most famous Annies. Songs- mix of songs from both musicals. Cut of Jay-Z's Hard Knock Life. Photo- Meneldor Photography | Crash DietA tribute to the greatest food of all time- Candy! Tootsie does not believe in dieting! A raunchy, hilarious act that features sweet treats hidden all over the body! Song- Mix of The Four Season, Op. 8, "Spring" Allegro, Carmina Burana: O Fortuna, and "I Want Candy" Photo- Drum Roll Studios Video- Available Upon request | American Picnica battle between good vs. evil, veggies vs. fake meat product, & self loathing vs. self appreciative ass shaking. Includes some very patriotic tassel twirling! Song- Mix of The Star Spangled Banner and "Sister Kate" by The Ditty Bops Photo- Seven Seven Photography Video- Available upon request |
Robot RevolutionSet in the distant future and in the wake of a cybernetic revolt, a woman struggles to reconnect with nature and forgotten humanity. Costume includes light up components. Song- Cut of Sprawl II by Arcade Fire Picture- Stopped Motion Photography | OrangeA high-energry strip and ode to Tootsie's favorite color. Song- Fallen Giants by Kithkin Photo- Jackie Kingsbury |
Duets
Innamorati...Revealed!At their very cores, Hattie and Tootsie are a bunch of (naked) theatre dorks. They team up to stage an entire Commedia Dell'Arte scenario with a burly twist! They each play many of the stock characters (Arlecchino, Arlecchina, Il Dottore, Pantalone, and The Lovers) found in classic commedia. This fast paced, zany comedy is full of character changes, mask work, and shenanigans! Song: spoken dialogue and background music. Photo: Magpie Creative Solutions | Escape from Area 51Alien creature, Tootsie Spangles is on the run from armed government agents. Little do they know that she has three secret weapons hidding under her clothes! Song- Cut of Strange Lover by Ghostland Obervatory Photo- Magpie Creative Solutions Video- Available upon request | WereWolf“O powerful love, that in some respects makes a beast a man,in some other, a man a beast.” Never is that more true than under a full moon! It's date night and a young couple enjoy a stroll through the woods. Suddenly the full moon appears through the clouds and the evening takes a turn for the lycanthropic! This act features another performers to play Tootsie's ill fated date. Song- Cut of sound effects, and "Howling for You" by The Black Keys Photo- POC |
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Much Ado about NudeHattie and Tootsie perform the entirety of Shakespeare's Much Ado about Nothing in ten minutes! A hilarious and bawdy retelling like you've never heard before! It's a stripped- down, high- brow shakespeare sketch! photo- Jules Doyle | A Man and His CatThis hilarious duet by Hattie Hellkat and Tootsie Spangles follows the lonely squib Argus Filch and his cat, Mrs. Norris. A spell on a confiscated wand goes awry in this magical, dance heavy, high energy, untold love story. This act does not require knowledge of the Harry Potterverse. Act can also be adapted to be with out any Harry Potter references. Song:Voice over, Macavity the mystery cat, pussy, and Girl Talks Photo- JLD Imagery Video- Available upon request | TwinsTwo strangers meet on the street and discover they are long lost twins! Full of zany sight gags, high energy dancing, and matching everything. Hattie and Tootsie prove they are cut from the same weird, sexy cloth. Song: mix of classical music, and Hot Honey Rag Photo: Meneldor Photography |
Ghostbustin' A NutPart sketch comedy and burlesque, Tootsie and Hattie play a young couple trying to navigate ghostbusters themed erotic roleplay. Photo-POC | Welcome to the DollhouseThe act is based on the TV series Dollhouse. Scientist, Tootsie Spangles is testing her new device that rapidly swaps personalities in doll, Hattie Hellkat. Act is self explanatory and does not require audience knowledge of the TV show. Song: spoken word, Cut of Several songs including Lost in Kyoto, and In the Morning by the Junior Boys Photo- Jules Doyle |
Group Acts
Just us ChickensThe Libertinis are foxes in the henhouse with in this hilarious number about revenge,friendship, and eggs. Song-Ain't nobody here but us chickens by The Jive Bombers Photo- Dangerpants Photography | Lone Gun LadiesTootsie Spangles, Scarlett O'Hairdye, & Sailor St. Claire as Frohike, Byers, & Langly. It's an X-Files fan's dream they never knew they had! photo- Jules Doyle | Wet After MidnightFeatured in the Thursday night Showcase at The Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend, 2015. Tootsie along with Heidi Von Haught, Bella Bijoux, Randi Rascal, Flirty Sanchez find out exactly what happens when you get a Gremlin wet after midnight! Photo-Jules Doyle |
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The Rat QueensCrystal Tassels, Rebecca Mmm Davis, Maxie Milieu, and Tootsie Spangles are the rag-tag, give-no-fucks, comic book mercenaries in this group act as The Rat Queens! Song- Pot Kettle Black by Tilly and the wall Photo- Jules Doyle | DrowningTootsie Spangles with Eva Fairwood, & Miz Melancholy dance and enchant in this dreamy, acrobatic number. Song- Shake it out by Florence + The Machine. |
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