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Kiss Kiss Cabaret
Though started as a Halloween burlesque in 2009, the Kiss Kiss Cabaret has grown into a weekly variety show at the Greenhouse Theater on Lincoln Ave. Created by the theater’s manager, Jenn A. Kincaid and host, Chris O. Biddel, the show presents classic striptease juxtaposed with various local acts, from magic to jugglers to belly dancers to comedians and more.

The show is regulated by the exuberantly dressed and clown-faced Max Flattery (Chris O. Biddel). He starts by reading the announcements, acknowledging the VIPs in the audience, explaining the etiquette of this type of thing, etc. A Mark-Twain-looking fellow on the side of the stage who adds a “Ba-tum-tiss” with his children’s drum set punctuates his comments. Then the burlesque dancers do a number, and back comes Max Flattery to sing or joke around some more and announce the next act. Every other act is a striptease, but a good percentage of the show is devoted to Max Flattery’s banter. To put it glibly, the ta-ta to blah blah ratio is skewed to the latter.

Burlesque dance falls into two basic categories: classic striptease, which is sexy, provocative, naughty; and neo-burlesque, which is more about empowering women through showcasing the female form. Kiss Kiss Cabaret falls into the first camp, with traditional “evening wear” and “balloon dance” type shows where the performer begins elaborately clothed or covered and ends, with flourish, in a thong and pasties or tassels. The performers are free agents and constantly rotating in and out of the company, so every show is different. Some of the dancers are veterans of the renowned Belmont Burlesque Review and other troupes, others are new to the scene.

Cast
Max Flattery

Lez Flattery

Scratch Flattery

Verner and Velma Von Claptrap

Brad French

The Amazing Tomas

Adam Burke

Movements of Magic with David and Hannah

Coquettes
Bella Canto

Daisy Van Damme

Deja Sue

Diva La Vida

Elle Rioux

Eva La Feva

Helena Handbasket

Naughty Natanya

Melody Unchained

Slightly Spitfire

Titi Touche

Cigarette Girls
Candy Dish

Coo Coo Catchoo

Camille Leon

Emma Glitterbomb

EV Velour