Theme Auditions for ‘Cupcake Cabaret’ at the Red Palace, Sunday
It’ll be part burlesque performance, part high-wire act.
On Sunday, five accomplished D.C.-area burlesque performers will compete for one of three lead roles in the new show “Cupcake Cabaret: A History of ‘Bad’ Women.” The 45-minute production, a multimedia exploration of the history of burlesque and its influence on today’s performers, will debut at this year’s Capital Fringe Festival.
“It’s very interesting and exciting letting someone else pick who is going to be my cast,” said Pamela Nash of 4&9 Productions. Nash is the creator of “Cupcake Cabaret.”
Last week, seven performers competed at the Red Palace, and five qualified to move on to the second round. Nash gave each candidate a phrase representing a scene from “Cupcake Cabaret,” but did not tell them what exactly the phrase pertains to. The performer then had just one week to prepare an act reflecting that phrase.
“A week is a high-stakes challenge for these women,” Nash said. “It’s almost a naked process.”
The Red Palace audience will select the three finalists for three of the four primary roles in “Cupcake Cabaret.” Performers will need to demonstrate not only burlesque and dance moves, but improvisational skills as well.
“No matter who is cast, we’re going to have a really good show,” Nash said.
When: 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show
Info: $8 in advance, $10 day of; redpalacedc.com
“Soul Train” Don Cornelius Tribute Party at the Black Cat, Friday
Last month, Don Cornelius, creator of the popular “Soul Train,” was found dead in his home in Los Angeles. The Black Cat gives a long-deserved tribute to Cornelius this weekend with the Metaphysical, Mr. Bonkers, Will Devon and Trev-Ski.
When: Doors at 9:30 p.m.
Info: $5 on the backstage; blackcatdc.com
Bobcat Goldthwait at Riot Act Comedy Club, Friday and Saturday
Comedian Bobcat Goldthwait passes through town again. Don’t miss his series of standup performances at Riot Act this weekend, and keep an eye out for the film “God Bless America,” which Goldthwait directed and is slated for a spring release. Yes, Bobcat has a career directing.
When: 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Info: $22 to $25; riotactcomedy.com.
Satisfaction — International Rolling Stones Show at the Fillmore, Friday
The Rolling Stones celebrate their 50th anniversary this year, but the band hasn’t toured in a while. If you can’t catch Mick, Keith and the boys this year, check out this tribute act that plays all the hits, and for a lot cheaper. Should be satisfying.
When: 8 p.m.
Info: $15; fillmoresilverspring.com
An Evening of Shakespeare in Klingon II at the Rosslyn Spectrum, Sunday
WSC Avant Bard in Arlington welcomes Shakespeare Theatre Company Artistic Director Michael Kahn for this second annual benefit. Enjoy scenes from “Hamlet,” “The Tempest” and others in English and Klingon. Plus a conversation with WSC Avant Bard board president Marc Okrand, creator of the Klingon language.
When: 8 p.m.
Info: $85 gets you into the Klingon show, plus two flex passes for the rest of the WSC Avant Bard season; wscavantbard.org
