***CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - DEADLINE SATURDAY, APRIL 20*** -
RENÉE’S QUEER CABARET is a series of themed “resistance variety shows” hosted by Rockstar and B Movie Actress Renée Muzquiz. This live stage performance defies the traditional cabaret with rock music and a focus on the intimate humor, joys and vulnerabilities of living on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum.
SEEKING ORIGINAL PERFORMANCE PIECES (~7 - 8 minutes). These can include queer-written/created songs, monologues, scenes, poetry, spoken word, dance, drag, burlesque, storytelling, film, clown, puppetry, multimedia, performance art, vogue, comedy and more. Selected performers may have the option of band back-up by request. Performers will join in on a musical finale with the band and may also optionally participate in a sketch for the show.
*Note: This theme will be B Movie title, "Not of This Earth." Performers have the option of submitting pieces inspired by their interpretation of the theme, but this is not required.
WHERE: Curious Comedy - Portland, Oregon
WHEN: Monday, June 3 performance (evening), Sunday June 2 tech rehearsal (afternoon). You must be available for both to be selected to perform. Performers are also invited to an off-site writing session the week prior to the show to collaborate on a sketch together (optional).
DIRECTED/CURATED BY: Renée Muzquiz
CO-PRODUCED BY: Risk/Reward and Renée Muzquiz
STATUS: Non-Union
PAY: $50 guarantee per act (+ possible travel stipend)
TO SUBMIT, fill out this Google form. Submissions will be accepted through April 20th. You will be notified by May 1st if you are selected.
Questions? Email
reneesqueercabaret@gmail.com.