The Naughty Menagerie

Baltimore & D.C.
Burlesque Productions

The DMVโ€™s Spiciest Burlesque Duo

Photo by Emma Mattson

The Naughty Menagerie creates a supportive community of folks who feel empowered exactly as they are. We feature Vaudeville humor, drag, striptease burlesque, singing, and satire and provide space for entertainers and audiences who love disrupting elite social systems.

Weโ€™re writing a new
narrative for Burlesque.

โ€œAfter the overturning of Roe v. Wade, burlesque troupe The Naughty Menagerie is offering a sanctuary to appreciate bodily expression.โ€

The Baltimore Sun

We update our show calendar with new show dates each month! If youโ€™re a venue, book a show with us using our Bookings page. If youโ€™re a performer, fill out our call form on our Apply page to be notified when weโ€™re looking for talent!

LOVE NOTES

LOVE NOTES

Photo by Emma Mattson

Sweet sentiments from performers weโ€™ve had the pleasure of working with.

Apply for our next show.

  • โ€œI loved working with Naughty Menagerie and would gladly host one of your shows again! My favorite thing about working with you is that you treat everyone like a professional, whether they've been performing for 5 years or 5 minutes. Everyone in your shows is treated like an expert in their craft. Each production feels polished and professional without being pretentious and exclusionary. Different bodies, skin tones, and experiences all come together in the cast and in the audience to create an experience to remember.โ€

  • โ€œWorking with Naughty Menagerie was pure, immaculate joy! Not only was I surrounded by fresh, inspiring talent, I felt immersed in a family of fellow performers who respected and appreciated one another and their devotion to their craft. With Naughty Menagerie, you are part of something wonderful, sparkly, and beautiful.โ€

  • โ€œAs an out-of-town performer, the Naughty Menagerie welcomed me with open arms. I've participated in two of Naughty Menagerie's shows, Fire & Ice and Pearls & Poison, and both were unforgettable experiences! The Naughty Menagerie creates a welcoming and nurturing space for performers to express themselves.โ€

  • โ€œMy first burlesque performance was with Naughty Menagerie! Show prep was so highly organized I felt like I had everything I needed to focus on my performance. Working with this talented and supportive group has been a joy, especially as a newcomer.โ€

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