Democracy Burlesque has been performing as a political satire group for over 3 years now. This blog is here for members of Democracy Burlesque to talk about their experiences, for guests of the group to visit and share thoughts, and for the general public to learn about and get a taste of some of the funniest political satire happening in the Midwest - - or anywhere.
DEMOCRACY BURLESQUE INTRODUCES: THE PINK ELEPHANT CLUB
Come to the October show and watch what happens when Republican women become drunk with power!
Show Begins at 7:30 $15 General Admission (includes 1 drink)
$10 Students and Designated Drivers
ABOUT US
Democracy Burlesque has been performing political theatre for the politically active since 2006. We produce a quarterly variety show featuring top-notch original political satire from the Actors of Evil and play host to some of the best performing artists and musical acts in Chicago. Uniting audiences through comedy and commentary, a portion of every ticket goes to a nonprofit grassroots organization and provides them a platform for reaching out to new friends and supporters. We aim to provide a gathering place for those trying to change the world a little bit at a time, raising awareness, supplies and money for worthy causes.
CAUSES CELEBRE
Democracy Burlesque exists in large part to raise money for our "Causes Celebre" At every show, we play host to Chicago area grassroots nonprofit groups working to help our community. A portion of every ticket goes to one group while we accept material donations for another and both groups are given some stage time to talk to our audiences about their mission.
If you know of a Cause that deserves Celebre-ation at an upcoming Democracy Burlesque show, please contact us at democracyburlesque@gmail.com, or 773-275-4259, to set it up. We're always looking for Causes to help!
Democracy Burlesque features Music, Poetry, Dance, Stand-Up, and Performance Art from some of the best artists and groups in the city.
If you are interested in performing with us as a guest Act, please contact us!
Some of the performers featured in previous, current, and upcoming shows include, in no particular order:
Meredith Miller Don Washington Nathaniel Matthew & the Hepsounds Tracer Bullet Pearls Mahone Greg Reed The Beast Women Big News Regina Buccola Chicago Dramatists The i.O. Theater (formerly the ImprovOlympic) Matthew Owens 3rd Sunday String Band Elyne Handler Billionaires for Bush Ground Up Theatre Prop Theater The Green Brothers Sheela Na Gig Lin Shook and Perceptual Motion The Tomgirls Aaron Philips The Radio Hour
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