Important! Please fill out ASAP. This is how we gather promo photos, music, plus material for the contestant “Quiz” segments of the game show. The more you can answer, the more fun material there is! Many of the questions are risqué — for example, “what’s your favorite position?” If there are any you're not comfortable answering, skip 'em!
SYNC or STRIP Burlesque+Drag+Gameshow
It's the ultimate nightlife mash-up! A blend of sexy striptease, dazzling drag, and thrilling gameshow antics — all in one explosive package. Witness top burlesque stars and fabulous drag artists on stage, then join in the fun yourself. Could you be the next contestant? Guess right and step into the spotlight in SYNC or STRIP, a brand new burlesque+drag+gameshow at Lips!
DATES: Fridays through 4/25, 9:30pm Doors
VENUE: Lips Drag Queen Show Palace Restaurant & Bar, 227 East 56th Street, NY NY 10022
TIX & INFO: http://syncorstrip.com
PROMO IMAGES
This dropbox folder of images contains both general images and individual, sized for IG stories or posts.
PAY WHAT YOU WILL TIX
I'm excited that we're able to offer Pay What You Will Tix again! Send people to the link below to reserve their spot -- we're collecting names through Partiful. (This is also how we're collecting comps, just tell them to skip the "chip in" part.) Please note that the house two drink minimum still applies.
https://syncorstrip.com/pwyw/
Send to anyone you like! If all PWYW tickets have been claimed, they can sign up for a waitlist if any open up.
CALL TIME
Any time between 9:00 and 9:30.
ACTUAL SHOWTIME
We'll see! I'd love to start at 10pm sharpish, but it's the venue's call -- often depends on how long seating takes.
RUN TIME
Aiming for 90 minutes, but I'll know more once we've done it a couple times.
COMPS
Everyone gets one (1) guaranteed comp, though of course you can send people the Pay What You Will link until those are all claimed. Even if all PWYW tix are gone, we'll make sure your comp gets in. The house two drink minimum still applies.
HOW WILL TIPS WORK?
Since we're in Queens' house, we'll go by house rules: All show tips—whether thrown, tucked, handed, collected, or venmoed—are pooled, and divided evenly between the show performers & staff.
HOW NAKED CAN I GET?
Pasties and a G-String minimum for all genders. (Show policy is, if anyone is required to cover their nipples, everyone should.)
Questions? Answers!
What the heck is a Burlesque+Drag+Gameshow?
Despite the ballyhoo title, the structure is similar to a standard burlesque show, but all the hosting bits are audience games. There are 6-7 performances (4-5 burlesque-based and 2 Lips Queens); alternating with audience games and ending with a Contestant Showdown.
What Type of Act Will Work Best?
High energy, sexy, fun, glamorous, funny (or any combination thereof) are all a good bet. (And I always love stories!)
The stage is on the smaller side, and mostly thrust, with a fairly narrow area behind a curtain.
An aisle through the audience serves as a catwalk/additional performance area. (The Lips Queens work that aisle hard, gathering tips from the audience -- if you want to do that, great! If not, also great!)
What doesn't work? The stage is pretty low, so sadly floor and chair work are NOT good choices -- They would be invisible to 80-95% of the audience.
Do I need to bring a Drag/Sync act?
It’s definitely not required — you’ll be part of the STRIP, and two Lips Queens will bring the SYNC. But if you’re excited to do a Drag strip, or have an absolutely amazing lipsync+strip performance, bring it! (Be sure to strip!)
What about DURING the show, am I also part of the games?
Only if you want to be. Still working out details, but there will likely be spots for performers to assist in the games on some weeks.
Other questions? Drop me an email or text!
Porkpie Productions & Spin Cycle present SYNC or STRIP Burlesque+Drag+Gameshow