programs
Thank you for joining us at the inaugural Queen of the West Burlesque Festival! We are excited to bring these wonderful and talented artists from in and around Greater Cincinnati, Kentucky & Indiana to the stage at Memorial Hall OTR!
saturday evening
enjoy the show!
vip performance
salem le fay
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Hailing from the Witch City itself, Salem le Fay is a lifetime performer with a myriad of talents under her belt. A performing member and co-producer of Smoke & Queers Burlesque and Drag Troupe, as well as a local Argentine tango dance instructor, she has been adoringly dubbed "The Wild Card", as she lights up the stage with acts ranging from classic and sophisticated to dark and dirty (and sometimes even nerdy). Here to give you a glimpse into her more dominant side, here is Salem le Fay!
vip performance
emerald oasis
Emerald Oasis is a pole dance & burlesque performer with over 10 years of experience. Emerald loves to express her sensuality & creativity through dance. She took on the art of burlesque in 2021, debuting with Gem City Productions. Since then she has performed with Passion Productions, Saturday Night Séance, Queen City Cabaret, Riot Rose Cabaret, BurLex, and more!
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main show
01
mirage
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Your favorite sensual siren
Enchanting you with a peek into a surreal world that encompasses the gentle eloquence of love
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flan dulce
Flan Dulcé is a king-sized treat wrapped in a femme sapphic wrapper, the perfect size to satisfy all your sugary cravings. Why Flan Dulcé, you ask? Because they jiggle just like flan and are sweet as heck -- like seriously, you might want to bring extra insulin. Much like vero mango paletas, this chunky snack also packs a punch -- because you can’t appreciate the sweet without the spicy.
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kay'tastrophe
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Clap like thunder, howl like the wind, and prepare to get a little wet. We give you Kentucky's finest natural disaster, Kay'Tastrophe!
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juju bone
This Hoosier Tease is known for her love of bringing storylines and theatrics to the Burly stage. This is one Juxtaposing Juju. Never cookie cutter, but always a treat. Please welcome to the stage, Juju Bone!
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dahlia devine
Dahlia Devine is a Jack of many trades but no stranger to the stage. They are a Sirlesque Drag King, multifaceted circus artist, fire performer, fetish model,
dancer, burlesque/sideshow artist, and costume designer. This year marks the 10 years of being an International performer and this will be the 4th Burlesque Festival other than Bayou City Circus and Burlesque Festival they have been apart of. They have graced stages from Chicago to California to Cincinnati and trail blazing all the way from Houston, Texas. This sweet and spicy spitfire of the South has some tricks up their sleeve for you.
The Most Darling Doll of them All, Dahlia Devine
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the shimmy shakes
What's better than one sexy burlesque dancer? A whole stage of sexy burlesque dancers, of course! The Shimmy Shakes are a Cincinnati-based burlesque troupe, founded on the shared love of big, crowd pleasing group numbers. Building on the lifelong dance experience of its members, The Shimmy Shakes bring choreographed comedy and a cheeky "wink and nudge" to the stage. This group of veteran burlesque dancers specialize in dance heavy performances that will have you on your feet, begging for more!
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intermission
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meilani venus
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Meilani is a traveling performer based in Las Vegas moving to Cincinnati. She can sing, play with fire, and put nails up her nose, but tonight she has something a little more classic for us. Please welcome our golden goddess, Meilani Venus!
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ruby roulette
This next performer is inspired by the vibrancy of nature and the liminal spaces where the wacky and weird meet the divine. Based right here in the Queen City, she has hips that hypnotize and a cheeky charm sure to set your midwestern hearts aflutter. Enter the mycelium with The Technicolor Tease, Ruby Roulette!
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rude burlesque
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R.U.D.E (Respectfully. Utilizing. Dance. & Entertainment.) is The Midwest Black-Women-owned Burlesque and Variety show, Founded by Davida Lattimore and based out of Dayton, Ohio.
The performers, Rae Thee Bomb, Sapphire, Latrise Labelle, Blazin B., and Scarlet Rose are skilled in various styles of dance and have theatrical backgrounds. Each night they bring the art of dance and interactive cinema to the center stage! Known for their themed shows, they're guaranteed to bring humor and a lot of sexiness in each production.
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lavendelle
Coming to us from Fort Wayne, IN, Lavendelle's excited to share her signature act, "Hot Honey Rag," from the movie/musical Chicago with us tonight! Lavendelle is thrilled to be making her Ohio debut this evening. So, get ready to tap your toes along with "The Purple Princess" in this high-energy act that celebrates and pays homage to the legendary sounds and sights of an American classic.
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sugar monroe
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Sugar Monroe is a veteran burlesque dancer based in Cincinnati. She has an eclectic 37 years of dance experience. Starting in ballet at age 5, she evolved to high school & college dance team before finding burlesque, her true calling, in 2008.
6’ tall and a ‘full bodied red’, her cup overflows when she’s on stage…sharing her soft curves & buoyant personality with the audience. Sugar Monroe is sure to put a smile on your face & make your heart race.
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miss beverly blanc
Miss Beverly Blanc is not only an internationally published pinup model, but she is the Madame of Blanc's Burlesque in Louisville. Their shows bring an old Hollywood flair to the bourbon trail...
The goal of her work, both in print and production, is sensual provocation. Miss Blanc marries her love of pinup expression with her classical training in dance to put on timeless and tantalizing show...
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