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!

Supernova! Sponsors

Go Full Frontal! Sponsors

Free the Nipple! Sponsors