Hudson Valley Burlesque Bash

A bastard child of French and Italian, “burlesque” means “a mockery.” Since the 19th century, the term has described art that subverts or parodies dominant cultural norms. American burlesque, however, tends to skew toward variety performance and spectacle, incorporating elements of cabaret, sideshow performance, drag, vaudeville, and other adjacent forms. To celebrate the passion and dedication of the Hudson Valley burlesque community, famed local performer Ginger Maraschino will be hosting the Hudson Valley Burlesque Bash at Assembly in Kingston, with a 450-person capacity. It’ll be her largest show yet. Hudson Valley pole will be offering open-level workshops taught by local and regional performers in collaboration with the Hudson Valley Burlesque Bash.