SHAKESQUEER: A Pride Cabaret
About this Event
The Bard + Opera + Drag = SHAKESQUEER!
From the makers of Drag Messiah, is serving up a pride month drag cabaret celebrating all things Shakespeare! Join co-founders Balena Canto and Violet Caballero as they lead you on a journey through The Bard's timeless stories via the iconic operas, songs, and musicals that he inspired.
Together we'll ask the questions, "Is something rotten in the city of Philadelphia?" "Why does the drag queen protest too much?" "What's in a drag name?" "In the course of douching, when will the water run clear?"
In addition to performances, enjoy theatre games (where you can win prizes), stunning raffles, and libations by Black Squirrel Club. The curtain rises on Friday, June 26th, 8 pm at Black Squirrel Club (Fishtown). While many of life's questions may not have answers, there is one thing we do know..."All the world's a stage, and the rest...honey, that's DRAG!"
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CAST & CREW
Balena Canto, performer
, performer
, DJ/Sound
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WHEN: June 26th @ 8:00 pm (Doors at 7:00 pm)
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TICKETS:
General Admission: $25
VIP (Front row, arms length raffle tix): $55
Table Reservation for up to 4 (ticket price not included): $50
Prismatic Arts Ensemble believes in equitable access to the arts for all. If ticket cost is an issue, please reach out to us directly ([email protected]) if you would like to atte nd.
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PARKING: There is street parking available, though parking can be difficult. We recommend using public transit or ride-sharing if that's an option for you. Nearby public transit options include the Market-Frankford Line, and bus routes 5, 25, 43, or 57. If planning on driving, we recommend budgeting an extra 15 minutes to look for parking.
You can also (lot 1 block from venue), or you can also park for free at the Rivers Casino Parking lot, 3 blocks from venue.
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SHAKESQUEER: A Pride Cabaret is presented in collaboration with the Philly Pride Arts Festival: A month‑long celebration of LGBTQIA+ artists, stories, and community, taking place throughout June in venues across Philadelphia. Presented by a coalition of local arts organizations, the festival features performances, concerts, cabaret, outdoor events, and community engagement activities that highlight the depth and diversity of Philly’s queer creative scene. In partnership with LGBTQIA+‑affirming artists, businesses, and mutual aid organizations, the festival centers artistic excellence, access, and collective care. Branded playfully as PrideAF, the invites audiences to celebrate Pride through live performance, visibility, and shared joy all month long.
Who is the Prismatic Arts Ensemble?
Prismatic Arts Ensemble was founded by three Philly-based musicians (two singers and a pianist) who want to change the way that we engage with classical music by blending it with immersive theatre, drag arts, and a more casual, intimate atmosphere. No mothballs or anything stuffy to be found here!
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Prismatic Arts Ensemble is also a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization, and you can donate to our work here: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/prismatic-arts-ensemble Contributions for the charitable purposes of Prismatic Arts Ensemble must be made payable to “Fractured Atlas” only and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Have other questions for us? Feel free to reach out to [email protected]
Want to learn more about us? Check out our website: www.prismaticensemble.org and/or watch part of our 2021 premiere digital performance, Night Dances.
Prismatic Arts Ensemble's programming is supported in part by funding from The Philadelphia Culture Fund and the donations of community members like you!
Where is it happening?
USD 28.52 to USD 65.87
