SNACK THEATER RETURNS!
Snack theater
SHOW PROGRAM
In Loving Memory:
In loving memory of Gavin Binx & Remmy Bedbug-Darling.
The best of friends until the very end.
Saying goodbye to soulmates is soul crushing, but once you make the hardest goodbye of your life, everything else seems less scary.
The passing of our familiars has been the most psychedelic experience of our lives. THE FOOL is based on premonition dreams, experiencing time in new and unexplainable ways, and the profoundness of grieving your soulmate.
It’s okay to jump. Even if you don’t know what will greet you on the other side. Whether it’s feathers or stones, inevitably, it’s growth. That’s the stuff of life and the medicine of the Fool.
About Snack Theater:
Snack Theater is a psychedelic vaudevillian acid trip through the minds of Rara Darling and Angelica Sundae. An immersive cabaret theater journey beyond the limits of the human imagination blending drag, burlesque, and other variety acts to tell a cohesive story with a signature dark and sadistic twist. Using elements of camp, this show will have audiences laughing, crying, and shaking in fear.
Snack Theater was born 6 years ago when Rara Darling & Angelica Sundae came together with a common goal of bringing queer nightlife artistry to larger stages with higher production value. At the time, there was not much that compared to these epic narrative-driven cabarets hosted at the Chelsea Music Hall.
2 years ago Angelica moved to Denver, Colorado and the two thought it was all over. Tonight, Snack Theater returns with their most ambitious production to date!
A psychedelic dreamscape of love, loss and transformation. Inspired by a dream, The Fool takes you on a journey through the unknown, where reality bends and the spirit lingers.
Creators
Rara Darling (they/them)
Role: The Fool, Writer, Creative Director, Producer, Dreamer
Bio: Rara Darling is an internationally showcased Burlesque Performer and New York City based Creative Producer. They are the Founder and Director of Events by Darling and the co-creator of mind-blowing cabaret spectacles such as Keepeasy Sundays, Primal Scream, and Snack Theater. Rara is a resident Creative Producer at House of Yes and the chaos behind the monthly queer and SWer focused burlesque show Hot & Fresh and the bi-annual burlesque spectacular Diamond Darlings. They are also the current Director of Special Events at House of Yes. Amongst their many projects, Rara holds a special place in their heart for The Fool and hopes you feel the immense love that was poured into it.
Angelica Sundae (she/her)
Role: The Magician, Writer, Creative Director, Producer, Sound Designer
Bio: Angelica Sundae, Brooklyn's only dead Vegas ShowGhoul, has been haunting stages with her unique blend of dark humor and glamour for over 16 years. As co-creator of the acclaimed Snack Theater, she has captivated audiences with psychedelic vaudevillian performances that seamlessly weave drag, burlesque, and variety acts into cohesive, immersive narratives. Angelica's artistry has graced venues from the Met Opera House to Bushwig, and her creative vision continues to push the boundaries of cabaret theater. Now based in Denver, she remains a spectral presence in the performance world, leaving audiences laughing, crying, and shaking in fear.
Producer & Collaborators
Hex Winter (she/her)
Role: Producer
Bio: Hex Winter is an Event Producer, Creative & Stage Director, and the co-founder of CVLTVS. Known for crafting immersive and provocative experiences, Hex is the Director and Co-Producer of LIPS: Rocky Horror at House of Yes and the mastermind behind events like Yassssferatu and Night Cult. As the overseer of House of Love, Hex ensures every production is a spectacle of high-caliber performance, community, and unbridled expression. A longtime fan of Snack Theater, Hex is honored to be working on this latest edition alongside the brilliant Rara Darling and Angelica Sundae.
Eric Bowers
Role: Lighting Designer, Creative Collaborator
Bio: Eric Bowers is a NYC based Lighting Designer with 15 years of experience in the field. He started as a member of the award-winning, Baltimore based, EMP Collective, where he served as the resident Lighting Designer for the space for 6 years. He received his bachelor's degree in Technical Theater with a focus on Lighting Design, Technical Direction and Scenic Design from Towson University in 2015 and moved to New York City in 2016. Eric has designed for Theater, Music, Dance, Burlesque, Drag, Circus, Film, Music Videos, Clubs, and any other type of performance that involves pointing a light at a subject. Currently he serves as the Lighting Lead for House of Yes, and is the Resident Lighting designer for their flagship show Dirty Circus. Recent lighting design credits include: Full Stop. Start Again, New Victory Theater. Castle Rat - Into the Realm Album Release Show, Brooklyn Made. Death, Magic, Chaos, House of Yes. horsefacts.gov/, The Brick. International Lover, House of Yes.
Theydy Bedbug (they/them)
Role: Writer, Creative Collaborator
Bio: Theydy Bedbug is a drag creature, teacher, writer, and the dad joke of Brooklyn Drag. They have been deemed “MAGA Right’s Worst Nightmare” by their mentor, trans icon, Kate Bornstein, for their work as a drag educator for all ages. A bug about town, they’ve been profiled by THEM, The NY Times, and (soon) Rolling Stone. But most importantly, they are the husband of Rara Darling and the dog dad of Remmy Darling, who inspired this show.
CAST
Beatriz BB (she/her)
Role: The Lovers, Performer, Choreographer, Creative Collaborator
Bio: BB is a New York based dance artist, director and performer. She grew up studying classical ballet, musical theater and competitive dance in Louisville, Kentucky. She earned a BFA in Dance Performance at CalArts, where she built an interdisciplinary practice and passion for directing. Notable choreographic collaborations include Sharon Eyal, Sidra Bell, Nora Chipaumira, and Danielle Agami. Beatriz is a working contemporary and commercial dancer, resident performer at House of Yes, co-producer of FOU YORK clown troupe (Fou Fou Ha!), and an internationally touring artist.
Amazonian Rockstar (they/them)
Role: The High Priest, Creative Collaborator
Bio: Amazonian Rockstar is currently the electrifying MC and Chanteuse at The Box NYC. A native New Yorker who captivates the disco and dance world with their charismatic presence and incredible vocal talents. They kicked off their touring experience as a stand-In member of NBC’s ‘The Sing-Off’ finalists “Traces.” They went on to do work as a vocalist for Ms. Lauryn Hill, H.E.R.; Gospel legends Yolanda Adams and Richard Smallwood; pivoted into rock with UD and Secret Weapons, then toured with The X Ambassadors. Over 11 million streams for their dance smash “Say a Little Prayer with the legendary LP Giobbi. They were the lead singer of the sensational nu-disco band Escort. They write and perform with the Brooklyn dance duo, Crush Club. The song “My Man” was featured in Netflix’s “Pretty Little Things". They are featured on the newest Studio 54 Label release, in ‘Got To Have Loving,” teamed up with Disco House producer LEFTI for an 80's inspired dance track "I Can't Get Enough,” and collaborated with Razor n Tape, dropping the disco smash hit ‘Love Vibration’ for the world to feel! Amazonian’s sultry release of “Paradise” with Clavette and Boogietraxx is the spring disco anthem of 2022. Their essence is the warmth of the sun, and the joy of the dance floor; you’ll be transported to long-lasting rapture.
God Complex (he/they)
Role: Death, Performer, Choreographer, Creative Consultant + Collaborator, Sound Designer + Director of Doll People and Award Ceremony scenes
Bio: God Complex (Aeon Wade Andreas) is a transexual, transdisciplinary artist working in the fields of drag, theater, film, and dance. Both in and out of drag, God Complex crafts wild, glittering, pseudo-mystical, atmospheric landscapes about transgender utopia and joy through the collision of dance, theater, cinema, and queer nightlife. He has performed across the world as a dance artist and drag performer in iconic places such as Lincoln Center, BAM, The Chelsea Hotel, Bonnaroo Arts festival, Detroit’s Masonic Temple, Brooklyn’s Greenwood Cemetery, and Berlin’s Mahalla. For 8 years, Aeon has performed as the award winning drag artist, God Complex. At best, the ethos of God Complex is to use his transexual body to craft atmospheric mirrors, portals to the abyss, and reflections of reality for both Aeon himself as well as his audiences. They are a member of the sideshow/theater company The No Ring Circus and of the dance-theater company Witness Relocation. An established educator, Aeon taught movement and devised theater practices at NYU Tisch Drama for many years and has guest taught at colleges like MIT and NYU Abu Dhabi. They have been in countless music videos, documentaries, films, and TV shows. He has been featured in publications like Dance Magazine, Document Journal, Them, Paper Mag, and Colecta Mag. Culturebot calls them “always rapturous.” Friends call them “hot and difficult.”
Miles (he/they)
Role: The Tower, Performer, Creative Collaborator
Bio: Miles is a trans nonbinary multidisciplinary artist living in Brooklyn NY. He has been living in NYC for over eight years. Miles' interests, passions, and professions include but are not limited to; dance, drag, tattooing, illustrating, and clowning. You can find his tattoos and drag on social media @lollygaglab and more dance content on Instagram @milesgotmoves.
JP AD (he/they)
Role: The Hanged Man, Performer, Choreographer, Creative Collaborator
Bio: Juan-Pablo Alba Dennis (JP AD) is a distinguished dancer and choreographer from Trinidad and Tobago. He trained at the Caribbean School of Dancing and performed with Metamorphosis Dance Company, earning a coveted spot in the prestigious Alvin Ailey/Fordham BFA Program in New York City. His dedication to dance has been recognized with scholarships, including support from the Dai Ailian Foundation for studies at the Beijing Dance Academy in China. He is an integral member of the dance troupe Pain Au Chocolat, contributing his choreographic expertise and vibrant energy to their dynamic productions. Juan-Pablo's journey reflects his unwavering commitment to dance and his continuous pursuit of artistic excellence.
CREW
Arielle Legere (she/they)
Role: Stage Manager
Bio: Arielle Legere is a stage manager, actor, teaching artist, and technical theatre professional based in the New York City area. She is the resident stage manager at Mile Square Theatre in Hoboken, and also teaches for the education program there. Arielle is a multidisciplinary artist and a member of Actor’s Equity Association. They are also frequently involved in NYC nightlife, notably at House of Yes. Recent credits include In Search of Elaina (Drift In, Act Out); Sustainable Fashion is a Cabaret (zero waste daniel for NYFW); Tiny Beautiful Things, The Christmas Show Must Go On, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Rabbit Summer, The Christmas Tree Farm, Funny Like An Abortion (world premiere), Balloonacy, Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol, The Burdens, Virtual Impossibilities with Eric Walton, It's a Wonderful Life, & 5 Times in One Night (MST); The 24 Hour Plays: Hoboken (24 Hour Plays Co); box. bag— & blood (Edinburgh Fringe); The Devouring (Paradise Club at The Times Square EDITION); Dr Faustus, All’s Well That Ends Well, & Macbeth (Hudson Shakespeare Co). Up next, Arielle will be heading to CT for the Connecticut Stage Company production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
Milner Sommers
Role: Assistant Stage Manager
Daniel Tindal
Role: Prop Designer
Queen Robert
Role: Video Editor
Asa Miller
Role: Sound Tech