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 The building that the White Elephant Burlesque Society calls home was once a speakeasy. Before that, an asylum, a questionable medical clinic, a boarding school for misbehaving children, a failed law firm, the location of two nonconsecutive political headquarters of crooked candidates, a brothel, a condemned barbershop, and the birthplace of a supreme court justice.
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 The Emcee of the Society, Viktor Devonne additionally performs a variety of fan dances, pantomime, skit and concept numbers, and roles as The Boy in female-fronted routines. Signature Numbers include "Candyman," "Vogue," "Devil Wouldn't Recognize You," and "The Imperial March."
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 Femme Fae La Butche in the matriarch of the Society, providing a Mama Rose push to her lovelies, whether in the guise of a feather fan siren or a lovelorn clown with an umbrella, Fae also packs the house with her own vocal talents. Signature Numbers include "It's Oh So Quiet," "When You're Good to Mama," "You Showed Me," and "Sister Kate."
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 Alternating between playful tease and brazen sensuality, Lamia evokes Gypsy Rose Lee and Sally Rand, while providing a modern and distinctly warped twist on the traditional Vamp. Signature Numbers include "The Mooche," "Nasty Naughty Boy," "Strangers on a Train," and "Crack of Doom."
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 Gretchen Violetta, our voluptuous diva is nearly never seen without a scarf or sensuous ribbon across her chest, hair, or waist--unless she's slid it off her body already and into your unsuspecting lap. Signature Numbers include "Start Wearing Purple," "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)," "Fuck You," and "Lemon Meringue."
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 Rough and wild and then playful and innocent, Lily Stitches has been raising eyebrows and people to their feet for almost 4 years. Her Signature Songs include "Down With the Sickness," "mOBSCENE," "Closer," and "Tainted Love."
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 A man of many talents, and all of them likely to freak you out, Wilhelm Ventrillo may have shocked you with his fire-breathing, startled you with his glass walking, or made you reconsider lunch with his Human Blockhead (nail + nostril) routine. You may also spot him in a ribald vaudevillian set or two as well, if he's not busting out of his straitjacket.
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 Whether it is ballet, tap, modern, or belly, Anyanka has shown multifaceted artistry on the stage. Using her limbs to speak for her, Anyanka remains silent all the time. Signature Songs include "Gravity," "Music Box," "Poison Ivy," and "Doll-Dagga Buzz-Buzz Ziggety-Zag."
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 They think she is mad. Or they did. She may be a very fine actress. They think the meds are working--the meds she doesn't take, but keeps buying for appearance's sake. Signature Songs include "Dance As the Sky Crashes Down," "Miss Otis Regrets," and "Spy."
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 Full of dark, whimsical lust, Virus the Clown may look like poisoned cotton candy, but beneath her peppermint skin, beats a sinful, sugar-coated heart. There are many more candy-related metaphors out there, but she'd rather take off her clothes. And beat you with them. Signature Songs include "Clown," "Firestarter," and "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)."
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 A founding performer, Betsy Radical took a hiatus but has returned as feisty as ever. Our resident pin-up, you may find Betsy looking the demure housewife, a genderbending gentleman, or perhaps a denizen of the dungeon--she's versatile. Signature Songs include "Wicked Woman, Foolish Man," "Toes," "Minnie the Moocher," and "Go Daddy-o."
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 Enchanted by the Motherland's tongue, Dolly Shot is our resident go-to go-go girl and film noir vixen. Signature Songs include "Sex and Candy" and "Chick Habit."
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 Dangerously sexy, Lilah Starr commands the stage with back bends, splits, and stark intensity. Signature songs include "You Gotta Burn," "Candy Perfume Girl," "Crazy Bitch," and "Living Dead Girl."
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 He has been asked if it's a name, rank, race or affectation. The answer is "yes". It is what he calls himself and you would do well to do the same. Signature Songs include "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" with Virus.
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 With few principles and a preference for rubles to scruples, Madame Jinx is a gypsy fortune teller with a knack for deception. She reads tarot, picks pockets, masters the Ouija, and is darn good at jacks. Her signature song thus far is "Trust in Me."
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 Riley Connor slathers on the white face and paints and will become the Hobo Clown you have always been looking for. Signature Songs include "Rivolta Silenziosa."
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 Although no one can pin down exactly where she is from, not even Bridget Rose, theory is that her roots are planted somewhere on Ireland's west coast, perhaps around Galway.
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 Who is Viva La Boom?
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 Walk the halls of our illustrious past, with the names and faces of our departed performers.
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