Get Ready for a Sizzling Weekend of Burlesque and Drag at Mayo Street Arts!
Join us for a tantalizing weekend of Burlesque and Drag performances on October 4-5, 2024, at Mayo Street Arts in Portland, Maine! Hosted by the dynamic Reverend Legs Malone and Gigi Gabor, this event features talented performers from across Maine. With workshops and ASL interpretation available, all are welcome (18+) to enjoy an evening of dazzling drag acts, flow arts, and sultry burlesque performances in Maine.
The Maine Stage Weekender
Burlesque, Drag, and Flow Arts Festival in Portland, Maine
Experience a diverse and multitalented cast of Maine Theatre and performance Artists under one roof
Friday October 4 , 2024
7:00 PM (doors 6:30 PM)
90-minutes, no intermission
Saturday October 4 , 2024
7:00 PM (doors 6:30 PM)
90-minutes, no intermission
Mayo Street Arts,10 Mayo Street, Portland, ME
$20 in advance
$23 at the door
$30 for preferred seating
Purchase a Weekend Pass
General admission tickets to both evenings for only $35!
Performer led workshops
Level up your skills, connect with local artists, and tap into your creative potential at The Maine Stage Weekender! We are presenting a variety of workshops tailored for performers, producers, and artists honing their craft and making meaningful connections in the Maine theatre arts & performance scene.
Stage Management 101 with La Petite Mystique
Performance in Capitalism with Gigi Gabor
Wellness for the Dancing Body with Sweet Dee
Drag Makeup Mastery with Sarah Tonin
Yoga Class with mov(e)volve
Fan Dance Techniques with Vivian Vice
Stiletto Strut with Ashley Jolly
Hip Hop Dance Class with Daija Paradis
Meet The Performers
Meet The Performers
Friday, October 4
We are honored to have REVEREND LEGS MALONE hosting the first night of the Maine Stage weekender on Friday October 4th.
Rev. Legs Malone is the Minister With The Thirty-Four and a Half Inch Inseam, a burlesque performer, show producer, educator and advocate of all things striptease. Featured in Page Six, Buzzfeed, and Huffington Post, Legs got her start with burlesque at London's Whoopee Club in 2006 and has been a popular star on national and International stages ever since. Legs is author of the award-winning book Stripped Down: How Burlesque Led Me Home. Highlights of her performance career include the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland, Hoochy Koochy in Stockholm, Sweden, Lucha Va Voom in Los Angeles, CA and the countless nights spent dancing and entertaining on stages all over her hometown of NYC. She now lives in Maine and is producer of Burlesque Beyond the Beach at The Leavitt Theatre.
Lineup
Chartreuse Money
Born out of the year round freezing waters of Casco Bay, Chartreuse Money @thecharmoney is a pop star and you can’t tell her otherwise. She has opened for Mateo Lane, Jaye McBride, and Mz. Cracker in New York City, as well as alongside stars like Sasha Colby, Amanda Lepore, Kandy Muse, Willam, and more. Born in San Antionio, Texas and raised in Portland and the beaches of Peaks Island, Chartreuse is a proud local.
The winner of Best Drag Personality 2023 and 2024 by the Portland Old Port Awards @portlandoldport , Chartreuse is here to celebrate with everyone here tonight and show appreciation and gratitude for letting her live her dreams as a local pop star for the people of Portland and beyond!
Luna Lee
Luna Lee @lunaleeburlesque is “the heavenly object that will make you howl!”, a burlesque shapeshifter with a love for science fiction, 80s music, and classic glamour.
Based currently in Portland, Maine, she has been performing neo, nerdy, and creative burlesque for audiences in NYC, New England, and beyond since 2015. Luna is a regular performer with Hotsy Totsy Burlesque in NYC, and has been a featured performer at the Vermont Burlesque Festival and the Metalesque Festival.
Letta Dicken
Letta Dicken @lettathequeen is your fabulous larger than life plus size drag queen.
She has her bachelor’s degree in Theatre with a concentration in performing from the University of Southern Maine. She is the 22nd Winner of the Royal Majesty Drag Show at USM, and she is Maine’s #1 Plus Size Drag Queen.With four years of experience as a drag entertainer, Letta works full time as a drag artist, producing, hosting and performing throughout the state of Maine and New England. Aside from drag she works styling wigs and doing makeup through IATSE 114, and has worked on the National Broadway Tour of Mean Girls the Musical, and Opera Maine’s, Aida.
Through Letta’s drag, she passionately works as an activist for the LGBTQIA+ community, and bringing body positivity/ inclusivity through her art.
Papi K
Papi K @laughnlatina is a Latin Daddy bringing high-energy Latin music and dancing to Portland stages. Focusing on urban sounds and flavors, Papi K is sure to make you dance and swoon!
Gem Fatale
She’s the shaven maiden of the Northeast! It’s Gem Fatale @thegemofdrag, winner of Portland’s Drag Gauntlet. This witchy chanteuse will enchant you with her glamour and keep you wanting more with every breath. She regularly hosts shows at the Hill Arts on Congress Street in Portland, Maine, as well as performs throughout New England.
Are you ready to find your inner Gemininity?
Pixel Angel
Pixel Angel @pixel_angel__ broke into the burlesque community in summer of 2023, and she is now a proud member of THEM burlesque @them.burlesque.
Pixel has a captivating charm and seductive stage presence. With a diverse background in performing arts, there’s no stopping her from learning new mind-blowing ways to captivate her audiences, she specializes in prop manipulation and fire performance!
Riot Romero
Sleazy and sometimes cheesy, Riot Romero @riot_romero is a Drag King who loves to surprise and shock his audience.
The self proclaimed Daniel Day Lewis of Drag, Riot enjoys showing off his drag and costume game in public all around the stages of New England.
Riot is thrilled to be returning to perform for The Maine Stage this year.
Fabergé
Fabergé @fabergeflows is an artist like no other. This Boston native is a sexy blend of grace, elegance, and power! Their presence demands attention whenever they step foot on stage and they always get what they want. With 20+ years of dance training and stage work, Fabergé has become the eminence of all things Dance, the pinnacle of elegance, the epitome of sex appeal, in layman’s terms too hot to handle. If you can’t stand the heat then take off a layer!
Curly Casino
From gender bending variety acts to classic, sensual bumps and friends, Curly @curlycasinoburlyq raises the stakes wherever she goes. A graduate of the new York school of burlesque @nyschoolofburlesque, Curly studied with neo burlesque superstars Jo “Boobs” Weldon and Perle Noire @theperlenoire before closing the books on city life for good.
In Maine you may have seen curly onstage at Geno’s rock club, the Leavitt theater, or Bayside Bowl. If you’re lucky the lil’ chip of burlesque might show you her hidden aces. But shuffle her into your deck and she might turn up unexpectedly on your next hand!
Rylee Reign
Rylee Reign, @rylee.reign the Seductive Dancing Queen, has been gracing her presence on burlesque stages for 6 years now! Before her reigning burlesque career started, she danced and even taught dance classes close to her kingdom in Southern Maine.
When she had her coronation from dancer to sexy burlesque performer, she started out with burlesque troupe Lady Luck Burlesque @ladyluckburlesque but has since gone solo.
She has performed around Southern Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, and is currently teaching Burlesque dance classes and workshops in Kittery, ME to help others find their inner royalty!
Thomas Foolery
Our favorite transmasc leprechaun @shenaniganswiththomfoolery
is excited to be in this year’s The Maine Stage production! Known for his nerdy, campy, and often androgynous king style, Thomas Foolery feels it’s important to showcase that masculinity comes in many forms and gender expression is expensive. Thom also loves to sing and is a member of the Maine Gay Men’s Chorus as well as a regular at Charaoke.
Cinnamon Maxxine
Come experience this freaky nasty inspirational performer @cinnamonmaxxine! They are honored to be part of The Maine Stage Weekender !
Creme de la Phlegm
The Phlegm Fatale of Burlesque, @cremedelaphlegm is a burlesque performance artist & producer based in Portland. She blends humor, camp and queer femininity with classic burlesque, inspired by alternative avenues to pleasure (most often through playing with her food). She is secretly a nerd, with a BA in Women & Gender Studies and an MA in Performance Studies. A maven of mucous membranes, she wants your dirty thoughts lubed up & ready to slip into the world.
Coral Ondaleft
This is Coral Ondaleft, @coral_ondaleft a tantalizing stage kitten who has mastered the art of panty pickups, the graceful collection of crumpled bills, and has refined the skill of bending over.
With a penchant for lingerie you can often find this illusive creature hiding where hips shimmy and tassels spin. Approach carefully, and remember you can look, but you can’t touch!
Saturday, October 5
Our second night on October 5th is hosted by the GIGI GABOR (she/they).
Gigi Gabor is a petrol-fueled force to be reckoned with. An unapologetic go-getter, she mixes grit and grace seamlessly into one powerful package. GiGi cut her teeth on the streets of New York City in both the technical and performance aspects of stage life before bringing her know-how back home to southern Maine. In her 13 years of performing, GiGi has graced stages all over New England, including [insert dive bar here] and [insert dumpster location here]. She is the proud owner of Curbside Queens, Maine’s #1 Traveling Drag Show! @the_gigi_gabor @curbsidequeens
Lineup
Mr. & Mrs. F**ksmart
Mr. & Mrs. F**ksmart @thefsmarts are two friendly humans who enjoy making movies, playing with wild animals and sharing the stage with each other when the stars align. They are thrilled to perform for you!
Tasha Tektite
Born from stardust and crash-landing on Earth, Tasha Tektite @tashatektite has been slaying stages across the country for the past two years.
With an interstellar presence and a cosmic charm, she’s dazzled, twirled and dropped for audiences from Maine to Tennessee! Most notably, Tasha has toured with pop icon Kesha, bringing her celestial c*nty energy to every performance! Beyond the glitz and glamour, she’s also a dedicated animal lover, raising funds alongside Kesha and her mom, Pebe, for The Magic Mission. Get ready to be transported to another dimension with Tasha Tektite!
Vivienne Obsidian
Vivienne Obsidian @vivienne.obsidian is a scorching hot temptress, with a body that will make you melt and moves that will leave you rock hard. She is a multitalented powerhouse with over ten years of performing experience in dance, theater, and instrumental music. You can find her around town performing burlesque, playing saxophone, and dancing as a member of Curbside Queens @curbsidequeens . With Vivienne, you never know if she’ll be sultry and smooth, fun and feisty, or if she’ll even whip out her saxophone to serenade you with a tune or two. No matter what, one thing you can count on is that she will always leave you wanting to come back for more.
Miss Information
Can you recognize Miss Information when you see it?
This shape shifting queen comes in many forms, taking on different personas to captivate her audience. Entering her second year of performing, Miss is continuing to make her space in the Portland scene after winning Project Dragology Season 2. Her goal is to incorporate reality into her fantastical aesthetic to make the audience think and question while still enjoying themselves. She hopes to pull you in with the right amount of exaggeration so you’ll be interested in entering her world!
@the.miss.information
Hawkeye Pierced
Described a extremely gay and incredibly close, Hawkeye Pierced @hotguy_hawkeye is a local drag king with both emotions and an ass too fat to contain. Just a they/them king doing they/them things, Hawkeye is sure to pierce your heart and give you feels.
Charley Quinn
This odd and unusual artist was created with sin, spice, and everything vice. Fueled by glitter, black coffee, and a dash of insanity, you never know what you're going to get. Legend has it if you throw money on the stage and say her name three times, she will tease you with her hula hoops then torture you on her bed of nails. So, when you’re in doubt, send Charley Quinn on out, and strap in for the show!
@charley.quinn.hoops
Vivian Vice
Vivian Vice @vivian_vice has been shaking her tail feathers since she began burlesque. A lover of the classic glamor of the prop she has learned that her majestic feathers are an extension of herself. Vivian has taken online classes with the fan dance legend Perle Noire and completed a fan dance intensive with The Noire Gems to add to her repertoire. Vivian believes we can all learn from each other and enrich our craft.
Mama Martini
Mama Martini @MamaMartini_ is a Maine based drag queen living in Portland Maine. Mama began her drag journey in 2017 while attending The University of Maine, being crowned Miss UMaine. Mama is no stranger to the stage, with an extensive dance background including several international and world championship competition performances. Mama uses drag as an outlet to spread queer love and acceptance; while acknowledging, processing, and healing from pain. She is a manifestation of self-love, healing, and strength. Mama is the person you give your pain to, a shoulder you can cry on, and will always be there to guide you. She allows you to access parts of yourself you didn’t know you had inside of you to make your wildest dreams a reality. Mama’s goal is to educate the ignorant and open their eyes to the reality that we are all human and we all deserve respect, equality, and the right to be our true selves— and for those who need a stronger reminder, we are a mighty community and we’ve got plenty of bricks.
Sweet Dee
Sweet Dee - The Confection of Pink Perfection @showgirl_on_the_go
Sweet Dee has over 30 years of performing experience around the world in various forms of dance including Burlesque, Salsa, Pole, Jazz, Hip Hop and Ballroom. When this Booty Bruja is not on stage bewitching audiences across the country, you can find her teaching dance classes, with massage clients, or helping dancers with their overall wellness goals at her new space, Pink Parlor Studios, located in Bath, ME. She is also the director of Blush & Bashful Burlesque Collective and the co-host of The Real Deal Reveal burlesque podcast. Dancing West to East and everywhere in between, Dee is truly the ultimate Showgirl on the Go!
Wildeyed Roxy
Wildeyed Roxy @wildeyedroxy performer has been in the burlesque scene for the past 5 years but has been performing all their life. They have graced the stages across the country and has landed back here in Portland, ME. They are the palpably passionate performer, who strips the pain away.
Riot Aintright
Riot Aintright @riotaintright is a Yallternative country boy from Tennessee who now resides in the Maine forest. He enjoys making heads turn, boots scoot, and cows tip with his non stop buffoonery!
Liza May
Liza May @Lizamay27 has recently been awarded for her leading role in Maine’s performance scene. She incorporates styles including modern, hiphop & flow & burlesque into her choreography. Liza believes that self love, patience & practice are key to unleashing ones unique potential. She loves collaborating with other artists and there’s no project she can’t execute with grace!
Radio
Born and lightly toasted under the Alabama sun, Portland’s Queer Cowboy and Debonair Dancer, Radio @Radio_Rakeem is a performer with 10+ years under his belt. Utilizing his background in hip hop, contemporary, modern, and majorette he’s sure to mix up a southern spiked blend of athleticism and artistry that will go down REAL smooth.
Leda Valentina
Leda Valentina @Theledavalentina is a Gothicc Latina performer based in Maine who adores the art of whimsical and dark theatrical performance and costuming. Leda is a burlesque dancer and her performances range from live singing, flow arts to pole dance. She welcomes all who have a love for glam, the unusual and sensual to see and hear her storytelling come alive!
Slimerella
Slimerella @Slimerellavonflytrap is one of Portland Maine's gooiest performers. They got their start running and performing in digital drag shows in 2020 before taking to local stages. Inspired by anime, aliens, bugs, and dark fantasy they aim to ooze their way into your hearts.
Thorn
Thorn @thorn.jpeg Thorn is a southern maine drag king, producer, and artist. He strives to inspire the bizarre and revel in the chaos that comes with it.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER
ABOUT THE PRODUCER
La Petite Mystique is a burlesque performer, producer & promoter based in Portland, Maine. They have been performing and producing burlesque in Maine since 2018 and have several well-established local & virtual productions including Shaken & Stirred, Raunchy Roulette, Build Your Own Burlesque, SAD, and Beyond the Binary. They have worked with performers, locally, nationally & internationally including award-winning performers currently in the Burlesque top 10 in the world. They aim to create events that highlight BIPOC and LGBTQ+ artists. They are the founder of The Maine Stage, a hub for live performance events in Maine.
About The Maine Stage
In recent years the algorithm on Facebook and Instagram has made it more difficult to promote events effectively. A recent survey by the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) found nearly 1 in 10 Americans on social media suspect they’ve been shadowbanned. Shadowbanning results in a reduction of likes & the number of people seeing posts; it also leads to accounts not being recommended in the explore pages, so artists cannot be found organically by new followers. This survey revealed that those affected by shadowbanning were people who appeared to be living or working on the margins of society including Black creators, sex educators/workers, and those in adjacent fields - including burlesque; fat activists, queer individuals, and drag performers.
The Maine Stage aims to be a centralized hub for Maine performance art. It features an interactive calendar of local events with ticket links embedded. It is a platform that is unaffected by any social media algorithm which will allow more people to discover queer BIPOC performance artists & the events that they create.
Event FAQ
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No one will be turned away from MSA events for lack of funds; please contact us at 207-879-4629 or info@mayostreetarts.org to learn more and reserve tickets. Our box office staff are also happy to help.
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Free on-street parking is available in Mayo Street Arts’ neighborhood.
There is one paid parking lot conveniently located a six-minute walk from the venue: Top of the Old Port Parking (119 Pearl St, Portland ME 04101)
Mayo Street Arts is accessible by Greater Portland Metro bus routes with nearby transfer points 7, 9A & 9B. Click here to learn more.
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All performances and most other events held at Mayo Street Arts are wheelchair accessible. There are two accessible spots directly in front of our building, however there is not yet a curb cut out at that location.
If you would benefit from additional information or accommodations, we invite you to contact us at info@mayostreetarts.org or 207-879-4629.
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Audience members — in addition to artists, staff & volunteers — who feel sick or exhibit symptoms of illness should stay home out of respect for others.
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We will save your reserved seat until showtime, at which point any unclaimed seats may be offered to other people. Please call our box office at 207-879-4629 if you are running late.
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MSA has a no refund policy for all reservations. In the event that MSA is forced to cancel an event due to weather, illness, etc., refunds will be offered via the Ticket Tailor platform.