The Body Political is a burlesque and variety show that confronts social myths about the body through personal stories of resistance and reclamation. Through burlesque, drag, poetry, dance, and performance art, performers explore the intricacies of their identities, examine their relationships with their bodies, and challenge how their bodies are perceived in this world.
Topics explored include racism and racial stereotypes, blackness, queerness, gender expectations, trans-visibility and invisibility, ability/disability, ageism, mental health, and fat phobia and fat acceptance.
This show is a space of resistance. We honor the diverse voices of our community, hearing stories of struggle, rage, acceptance and self-love. By telling these stories, our courageous storytellers disrupt the narratives told about their bodies and reclaim space to be seen on their own terms.
Now in its fourth year, the show has been praised by audiences as “hands-down the best and most resonant burlesque show I have ever seen” and “one of the most inspiring, powerful, and meaningful nights of my life.”
The Cast
Alexander the Great
ALLurrr'em VelvIT
Katori Knight & Slater Penney
Lil' Cotton Flower
Llano Blue
Magnoliah Black
Max Madame
Moscato Extatique
Mx. Pucks A'Plenty
The Scarlet Bitch
Hosted By
Magnoliah Black
Learn more about our amazing cast!
Produced By
Andi Stardust & Laika Fox
The Body Political is honored to be a part of the 2019 National Queer Arts Festival produced by the Queer Cultural Center. Learn more about NQAF!
Note about ticket prices: Our tickets are sliding scale, thanks to our generous supporters! Please select a ticket price that feels right for you.
This is a seated theater show, however, all seats are first-come, first-serve (with the exception of our Bod Squad reserved seating, and any accessible seating that is requested).
Sponsors
We are incredible grateful to the following sponsors for supporting our show and our ability to offer sliding-scale tickets!
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Topics explored include racism and racial stereotypes, blackness, queerness, gender expectations, trans-visibility and invisibility, ability/disability, ageism, mental health, and fat phobia and fat acceptance.
This show is a space of resistance. We honor the diverse voices of our community, hearing stories of struggle, rage, acceptance and self-love. By telling these stories, our courageous storytellers disrupt the narratives told about their bodies and reclaim space to be seen on their own terms.
Now in its fourth year, the show has been praised by audiences as “hands-down the best and most resonant burlesque show I have ever seen” and “one of the most inspiring, powerful, and meaningful nights of my life.”
The Cast
Alexander the Great
ALLurrr'em VelvIT
Katori Knight & Slater Penney
Lil' Cotton Flower
Llano Blue
Magnoliah Black
Max Madame
Moscato Extatique
Mx. Pucks A'Plenty
The Scarlet Bitch
Hosted By
Magnoliah Black
Learn more about our amazing cast!
Produced By
Andi Stardust & Laika Fox
The Body Political is honored to be a part of the 2019 National Queer Arts Festival produced by the Queer Cultural Center. Learn more about NQAF!
Note about ticket prices: Our tickets are sliding scale, thanks to our generous supporters! Please select a ticket price that feels right for you.
This is a seated theater show, however, all seats are first-come, first-serve (with the exception of our Bod Squad reserved seating, and any accessible seating that is requested).
Sponsors
We are incredible grateful to the following sponsors for supporting our show and our ability to offer sliding-scale tickets!
The Body Political is a burlesque and variety show that confronts social myths about the body through personal stories of resistance and reclamation. Through burlesque, drag, poetry, dance, and performance art, performers explore the intricacies of their identities, examine their relationships with their bodies, and challenge how their bodies are perceived in this world.
Topics explored include racism and racial stereotypes, blackness, queerness, gender expectations, trans-visibility and invisibility, ability/disability, ageism, mental health, and fat phobia and fat acceptance.
This show is a space of resistance. We honor the diverse voices of our community, hearing stories of struggle, rage, acceptance and self-love. By telling these stories, our courageous storytellers disrupt the narratives told about their bodies and reclaim space to be seen on their own terms.
Now in its fourth year, the show has been praised by audiences as “hands-down the best and most resonant burlesque show I have ever seen” and “one of the most inspiring, powerful, and meaningful nights of my life.”
The Cast
Alexander the Great
ALLurrr'em VelvIT
Katori Knight & Slater Penney
Lil' Cotton Flower
Llano Blue
Magnoliah Black
Max Madame
Moscato Extatique
Mx. Pucks A'Plenty
The Scarlet Bitch
Hosted By
Magnoliah Black
Learn more about our amazing cast!
Produced By
Andi Stardust & Laika Fox
The Body Political is honored to be a part of the 2019 National Queer Arts Festival produced by the Queer Cultural Center. Learn more about NQAF!
Note about ticket prices: Our tickets are sliding scale, thanks to our generous supporters! Please select a ticket price that feels right for you.
This is a seated theater show, however, all seats are first-come, first-serve (with the exception of our Bod Squad reserved seating, and any accessible seating that is requested).
Sponsors
We are incredible grateful to the following sponsors for supporting our show and our ability to offer sliding-scale tickets!
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Topics explored include racism and racial stereotypes, blackness, queerness, gender expectations, trans-visibility and invisibility, ability/disability, ageism, mental health, and fat phobia and fat acceptance.
This show is a space of resistance. We honor the diverse voices of our community, hearing stories of struggle, rage, acceptance and self-love. By telling these stories, our courageous storytellers disrupt the narratives told about their bodies and reclaim space to be seen on their own terms.
Now in its fourth year, the show has been praised by audiences as “hands-down the best and most resonant burlesque show I have ever seen” and “one of the most inspiring, powerful, and meaningful nights of my life.”
The Cast
Alexander the Great
ALLurrr'em VelvIT
Katori Knight & Slater Penney
Lil' Cotton Flower
Llano Blue
Magnoliah Black
Max Madame
Moscato Extatique
Mx. Pucks A'Plenty
The Scarlet Bitch
Hosted By
Magnoliah Black
Learn more about our amazing cast!
Produced By
Andi Stardust & Laika Fox
The Body Political is honored to be a part of the 2019 National Queer Arts Festival produced by the Queer Cultural Center. Learn more about NQAF!
Note about ticket prices: Our tickets are sliding scale, thanks to our generous supporters! Please select a ticket price that feels right for you.
This is a seated theater show, however, all seats are first-come, first-serve (with the exception of our Bod Squad reserved seating, and any accessible seating that is requested).
Sponsors
We are incredible grateful to the following sponsors for supporting our show and our ability to offer sliding-scale tickets!
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762 Fulton Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
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