Savannah Burlesque Festival

Not a performer but still want to be a part??? Or are you a performer, but you are also a busy body??? Volunteer with us! Our volunteers get free tickets to shows or classes AND have a lot of fun!!! We have opportunities for kittens, registration desks, and Headiner liaisons! Check out our website and click the link for volunteer registration! www.savannahburlesquefest.com #savbrlsqfest #savannahburlesquefest #savbrlsqfest2021

Applications close on August 26th! Don’t let time get away from you! Visit our website for more info www.savannahburlesquefest.com... #burlesquefestival #savbrlsqfest #savbrlsqfest2021 #savannahburlesquefest

HEADLINER ANNOUNCEMENT JOSHUA DEANNYCNY Joshua Dean is an NYC based circus artist, award winning Burlesque performer, and aerial instructor. He has performed across the US, China, and the 7 seas. He is co-owner of Manhattan’s Aerial Arts NYC. He has worked for regional theaters across the US, danced for legendary choreographer Twyla Tharp, and performed on Norwegian and Princess Cruise Lines. ... Joshua is known as the Cirquelesque Sensation for combining the art of burlesque with clowning and acrobatics of circus. He is the 2019 Mr. Exotic World in Las Vegas, which is his third title from the Burlesque Hall of Fame. As part of 2toFly, he has won the title of Best Small Group and together, they have traveled the world performing two person shows and headlining burlesque festivals and variety shows. Catch @aerialjosh in our Specter Spectacular show on Dec. 4th! Applications open from now til August 26th! Tickets go on sale Oct. 1st! #burlesquefestival #savbrlsqfest #savbrlsqfest2021 #savannahburlesquefest #joshuadean

We have 2 amazing show opportunities! One virtual and one live! No themes, just send us the best that ya got! Applications open from now till August 26th. Visit our website for more info www.savannahburlesquefest.com... #savbrlsqfest #savbrlsqfest2021 #savannahburlesquefest #burlesquefestival

HEADLINER ANNOUNCEMENT NOX FALLSSEATTLEWA Nox Falls is a "gothicc" international performing artist that calls Seattle home, amassing multiple awards within their career ranging from "Best Costume", "Most Fierce" and "Queen".... Using burlesque and SLAMlesque as a primary medium, they have established themselves as a "slow- burning doomwitch" with a niche for nasty, earning recognitions from 21st Century Burlesque, documentaries, magazines, the opportunities to headline multiple festivals, Viva Las Vegas and compete in The Burlesque Hall of Fame. In addition to their accolades, they are the founder/producer of Dark Diamonds Burlesque - an all POC collective, co-produce of Emerald City Comic-Con Burlesque, and co-producer of Dark Violet Productions. Don’t miss @thenaughtybody in our LIVE Specter Spectacular show on Dec. 4th, 2021! Applications to perform are open now till August 26th! Tickets go Live on 10/1! Visit our website for more info www.savannahburlesquefest.com #savbrlsqfest #savbrlsqfest2021 #savannahburlesquefest #burlesquefestival #noxfalls

See what we did there Let’s be honest, an event of this magnitude takes lots of dough and we need your help! Are you an individual or business that’s interested in supporting us? You can find our sponsorship form on our website. We have Sponsorship levels from $100-$1500! #savbrlsqfest #savbrlsqfest2021 #savannahburlesquefest #burlesquefestival #sponsorsneeded... https://www.savannahburlesquefest.com/sponsor-us

Our ultimate improv showdown OFF THE CUFF AND IN THE BUFF airs tomorrow at 9:30 EST on ZOOM and we are giving you just a few extra hours to grab those tickets! You won’t want to miss the amazing line up of competitors we have and of course the live performances from our two headliners @twirlisha and @sailemfromhell. Ticket link ... https://www.eventbrite.com/o/savannah-burlesque-festival-26 #burlesqueshow #savbrlsqfest #offthecuffandinthebuff #improvburlesque #twirlishadivine #sailemfromhell

PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT ROSIE TULIPS (NYC) RosieTulips is a bubbly, elegant pip. She is delighted to fascinate, tittilate and entertain you. Rosie is a NYC native, a classically trained ballerina and has toured in Scotland, the US and Canada. Rosie loves continuing her education as an artist at the New York School of Burlesque.... Credits include, D8ETV Launch Party with Dita Von Teese, "Show Me" St. Louis Burlesque Festival 2019, The Olive Jar Cabaret at Sid Gold's NYC, Tallulah Tallons' Gills Gills Gills Show and Bouquet Show at Bedlam Bar, August Laura NYE, Infused Dinner Party with Maxx Arete, @hardfemmedances at Secret Loft, DROM NYC NYSB student showcase, JustGlo Freak Show, Chartruice Juice Bar, Phantom of the Opera Nat'l Tour, Black Swan feature film, Tom Gold Dance, Pennsylvania Ballet, Miami City Ballet, Madison Ballet. Only ONE DAY left to get your tickets for OFF THE CUFF AND IN THE BUFF Tickets are donation based and the show will be recorded so you can watch up until Dec. 13th! Live show Dec. 5th 9:30pm EST ON ZOOM! Ticket link https://www.eventbrite.com/o/savannah-burlesque-festival-26 #savannahburlesquefestival #savbrlsqfest #offthecuffandinthebuff #rosietulips #improvburlesque

PERFORMER ANNOUNCEMENT ROYAL TEE (ATLANTA, GA) Royal Tee is the queer blonde bombshell delivering high energy, theatrical burlesque to audiences in her hometown of Atlanta, GA and beyond. She is the producer of The Royal Tease Experience, creative director and co-producer of Roxie Roz Burlesque, and a community collaborator with multiple art mediums in ATL including Chelsea Shag, CLAVVS, Dames & Dregs Beer Festival, and Wussy Mag. Royal is a member of the Artistic Family at... Dad's Garage Theatre Company, and teaches burlesque workshops. She recently had the pleasure of performing as a soloist at The 2nd Annual Savannah Burlesque Festival. Welcome to the regal realm of sublime seduction and prepare to be Royally Teased! JUST ONE MORE DAY to score the tickets for OFF THE CUFF AND IN THE BUFF! Sales end Dec. 4th at 10PM! Show airs live on ZOOM Dec. 5th at 9:30pm EST! Tickets are donation based and you can watch recorded show up to one week after the air date!

Part 2 of our improv playlist for OFF THE CUFF AND IN THE BUFF! We have some many fun twists and turns planned for these lucky(?) contestants! ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT TO GET THOSE TICKETS Show airs live on ZOOM DEC.5th at 9:30pm EST! Tickets are donation based, and if you can’t watch the show live you can watch the recorded version till Dec. 13th! ... Ticket link https://www.eventbrite.com/o/savannah-burlesque-festival-26

Savannah Burlesque Festival wanted to bring you some education opportunities even though we aren’t able to meet in person this year! Join us on Dec. 6th (the day after our ultimate improv competition) for a day full of classes provided by our producers and guest judges! Twerk and Jerk with Jeez Loueez has everyone ready to pop, wobble, werk, and wine is back by popular demand! This high-energy intensive is not for the faint of heart. Fusing the sensuality of burlesque with t...he vibrancy of bounce, this class will focus on isolations, footwork, and of courseTHE BOOTY! Class begins with a video and lecture presentation on the history and evolution of twerk. Students are then guided through a warm up and stretch into a fun combination of pop, lock, and dropping your favorite asset. Visit our eventbrite for class passes! $15 for 1 $50 for all 4! #twerkshop #jeezloueez #burlesqueclass #savannahburlesquefestival #savbrlsqfest

PRODUCER Rebel Vitale (Asheville, NC) is a professional choreographer by day and burlesque performer by night (and sometimes also by day). She co-founded of the award winning and internationally traveled Savannah Sweet Tease in 2013 and produced and performed with them till 2018. Rebel now Co- Produces the Savannah Burlesque Festival! She is well known for her passionate performance style which comes from years of training in theatre and dance, and a pure love for the for t...he stage. Rebel was winner of the 2017 Asheville Burlesque pageant, 2018 Golden Legends Challenge Champion and won best duet with partner Jack N’ ThaCox at the 2016 Great Southern Exposure. Rebel likes to think outside the box in her performances and hopes to be breaking boundaries for many years to come! Applications open for our ULTIMATE IMPROV SHOWDOWN: Off The Cuff and In The Buff till Nov. 5th! With special guest judges @jeezloueez and @twirlisha! Link to apply in bio. $100 Grand prize on top of a door split! Only $5 to apply! Photo by @laphotographi.e #savannahburlesquefestival #savbrlsqfest #improvburlesque #offthecuffandinthebuff

VIRTUAL TECHNICIAN/MODERATOR BEAU BRIEFS! Seattle's goofball guy with the cheesiest puns and the cutest buns. Beau invites Seattle into his Drawers every quarter with his "mostly" boylesque revue The Top Drawer. During the COVID times he has busied himself as a Zoom Master for multiple virtual shows. Photo: Paul O'Connell... Applications close for our ULTIMATE IMPROV SHOWDOWN November 5th! Application link in our bio! #savannahburlesquefestival #savbrlsqfest #improvburlesque #offthecuffandinthebuff

The competitors’ fate is in your hands! Comment a song you want us to put in our playlist for our performers to shimmy and shake to! Also, our apps are open till Nov. 5th so get those submissions in! $100 grand prize on top of the door split! #savannahburlesquefestival #savbrlsqfest #improvburlesque

PRODUCER Jack N’ Thacox is Savannah’s Premier Male Entertainer. Jack has travelled to London, New York and New Orleans in addition to all over the southeast with his unique brand of naked story telling. In 2016 winning Best Duet with Rebel Vitale at the Great Southern Exposure. Joining the SBF staff as co-producer in 2019, Jack N’ Thacox is ready at the drop of a hat and can fit his whole costume in a knapsack! Apply now to THE ULTIMATE IMPROV SHOWDOWN: Off The Cuff and... In The Buff! Only $5 to apply! 12 competitors chosen and all other applicants get a free ticket to the show! It’s a win/win! Applications close Nov. 5th at 11:59pm EST. Application link https://forms.gle/FGUbAF2Vt9nwtxjM7 Photo by @shayebebaby #savannahburlesquefestival #savbrlsqfest #improvburlesque #offthecuffandinthebuff

GUEST JUDGE Jeez Loueez (New Orleans, LA) JEEZ LOUEEZ is an award-winning performer known as The Honey Badger of Burlesque! A lethal combination of drama, hilarity, and killer kinetics, Jeez Loueez is a powerhouse that’s taken stages across the country by storm. Whether donning a mohawk and her patented Stank Face, or serving up classic, glamorous striptease, she’s a consummate force that’s become one of the most memorable personalities of modern burlesque. Jeez took home... the titles of Miss Viva Las Vegas in 2012, Shimmy Showdown Champion in 2013, and Southern Fried Burlesque Queen in 2014. She’s been voted into the Top 50 Burlesque Industry Figures since 2010 and is currently ranked as the #1 burlesque figure in the world. In 2018 she was named one of the Top 10 Most Influential Figures of the Decade. A skilled improviser with impeccable comedic timing, Jeez Loueez also charms as an emcee and actor as seen in the award-winning short film Signature Move and the Netflix Original series Easy (S2E7). Off-stage Jeez has a passion and eye for producing and curating unique and memorable live events. She's the creator of Jeezy’s Juke Joint: A Black Burly-Q Revue, which travels throughout the country in addition to being the only Black burlesque festival in existence. She’s been involved in the Show-Me Burlesque Festival since its inception in 2010 and currently serves as their Associate Artistic Director. Additionally, Jeez Loueez works as an instructor teaching hundreds of students locally and internationally throughout the year. Her classes and productions have been featured on Autostraddle, Ebony.com, Windy City Live, and more. Applications open til Nov. 5th! Apply now for our Improv Showdown! https://forms.gle/FGUbAF2Vt9nwtxjM7 Photo by La Photographie #savannahburlesquefestival #savbrlsqfest #improvburlesque #offthecuffandinthebuff

GUEST JUDGE Twirlisha Divine (Bloomington, Indiana) Born and raised in Chester, PA this whirlwind of sass and ass twirled into Burlesque in 2017 and hasn’t looked back. Twirlisha trained in ballet, modern, tap and jazz as a child and spent much of her adult life working as a semi-professional and professional modern dancer in Philadelphia and NYC. She thought her dance career had come to an end but decided to take some burlesque classes for fun and exercise and caught the ...glitter bug. Since making her debut in Ginger N Whiskey and Eva Mae Garnet’s Burlesque Boogie Nights in San Diego she has performed and competed all over the U.S. and internationally. She is the reigning Master of Funk for What the Funk an All POC Burlesque Festival and most recently had the honor of performing in the WTF Showcase for VHoF, Burlesque Hall of Fame’s 2020 month long fundraiser. Stay tuned burly lovers this Black Gold Goddess is on the rise!! Only $5 to apply! 12 competitors chosen, all others get a free ticket to the show! So it’s a win win! Application link https://forms.gle/FGUbAF2Vt9nwtxjM7 #savbrlsqfest #savannahburlesquefestival #ultimateimprovshowdown #offthecuffandinthebuff