Calling all Burlesque babes!!!

Everything you need to know about Amateur Burlesque is on this page. Please read thoroughly. If you are selected to perform, you’ll be contacted and asked to send in your performance track.

LOCATION
2 Wyckoff Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
A short walk from the Jefferson L Train stop

THINK BIG! THINK WEIRD!
This is House of Yes and we are looking to showcase more than the mainstream trope infesting the drag world. There is NO TIME LIMIT and we empower you to bring your high energy, high concept, high art! Hidden talents, big messes, ridiculous props, puppets, aerial performances, live music, sideshow skills, multi-person acts, audience participation, anything that can take YOU to the next level.

That said, FIRE OF ANY KIND OR USE OF LIVING ANIMALS IS PROHIBITED!!

OUR STAGE
Our full stage is 12'x20' with a 16'x5' runway that jets out into the audience. You may choose to use the full stage, just the runway with the red main stage curtain as a backdrop, or both! Acts that have elaborate sets, large props, aerial, huge messes, or multiple person dance pieces are encouraged use the full stage plus the runway so we may light you beautifully.

Floor work can only be seen by the first row of the audience so please keep any choreography "UP" if you want it to be seen!

MESSY ACTS
Messy acts are required to bring a tarp large enough to protect the stage from the mess. They are about $10 at any hardware store.

AERIAL ACTS
If you plan are doing aerial, we have some apparatuses available for loan for showtime only. All aerialists must submit a video of their act to assure they've had proper training and can perform safely.

***ALL BORROWED SET PIECES, AEIRAL APPARATUSES, PROPERTY OF HOUSE OF YES, ETC. MUST BE TREATED WITH RESPECT AND RETURNED IN THE SAME CONDITION AS IT WAS LOANED OUT AT THE END OF THE EVENT.***

BACKSTAGE / DRESSING ROOM
We have a small dressing room with mirrors and lights you will have access to starting at 10:15pm. You may use it to get ready and prepare for your act. Expect a full lineup with many competitors, so if you're looking for a place to chill, do so in the house. Pre-show is the perfect time to make new friends and win over extra supporters. The entrance to the dressing room is located to the right of the stage in the theatre. If you are having trouble finding it, kindly ask any of the staff or security. They're super helpful. We'll have a whole bunch of libations backstage for you to enjoy!

PHOTOS + VIDEOS
A photographer and videographer will more than likely be in the audience capturing the event. This will be confirmed by the time doors open.

GETTING PAID
Pay will be tips pooled from the audience that are split equally at the end of the event to all competitors. Any tips handed or thrown directly to you during your performance are yours and will not be a part of the pool. Please stay until the end of the night to collect your tips or provide your Venmo information to one of the stage managers the night of the event if you must leave early.