THE CALL IS OUT · TALENT BEYOND THE ORDINARY
Show us what the room has never seen.
Travel-ready cabaret, fire, circus, aerial, magic, LED and immersive artists: Burlesque Chicago is collecting distinctive acts for its artist directory and professional opportunities, including optional consideration for Vaudezilla productions.
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This isn’t a conventional burlesque audition.
We’re interested in bold, disciplined performers with a memorable skill and the willingness to build something more ambitious around it. You might be an established touring artist, or someone newer with an exceptional act and dependable production habits. We care about what you can actually do—and the kind of room you can help transform.
Speakeasy & Cabaret
Featured burlesque, showgirls, singers, hosts, immersive vintage characters and acts that belong in a glamorous narrative.
Fire, LED & Circus
Fire, flow, pixel props, aerial, acrobatics, Cyr wheel, physical theater, magic and breathtaking specialty performance.
Interactive Worldbuilders
Improvisational characters, immersive actors, roaming performers and unusual talents who can adapt to a real guest journey.
What catches our attention?
Your strongest real performance reel, a clear description of the act, travel availability, realistic technical requirements, professional responsiveness and the ability to collaborate on rehearsal, costumes, cue timing or character work. There is no paid listing fee and no obligation to buy a class.
If your work involves fire, rigging, acrobatics or other significant physical risks, be ready to provide appropriate technical and safety information. Any paid engagement would be evaluated separately for suitability, timing, fees, venue feasibility and safety.
Introduce your specialty act.
Burlesque Chicago uses one shared artist intake for directory listings, professional opportunities and optional Vaudezilla casting consideration.
Not applying? Follow the creative trail.
Explore the interactive Velvet Lobby, browse free backstage resources, or see actual Vaudezilla production examples.