DIVERSE BOOKING

Directories: Chicago | Beyond Chicago | Black | Chronically Nude | And More

Booking Resources for Diverse Line Ups

When you are booking your shows, you want to choose from all amazing the performers our great city has to offer! Trying to keep your line ups rich with diverse talent can be a challenge, so we've done the hard work for you. Below is a Chicago area directory, as well as links to talent beyond our city. Enjoy!

Chicago Area Burlesque Directory

Scroll down and over to see all the information available. Submissions are alphabetized periodically. Producers seeking to create diverse line-ups, search this database by pressing "command F" on a Mac and entering the search term desired. Terms will be highlighted and you can scroll though talent. Enjoy!

Outside of Chicago Area Burlesque Directory

Scroll down and over to see all the information available. Submissions are alphabetized periodically. Producers seeking to create diverse line-ups, search this database by pressing "command F" on a Mac and entering the search term desired. Terms will be highlighted and you can scroll though talent. Enjoy!

Black Burlesque Directory

Thank you to Po' Chop for compiling these lists! The below is reposted from THIS page, on ItsPoChop.com:

"Created out of a desire to fill more dressing rooms and burlesque productions with black performers, this directory is meant to be used as a tool for both producers and performers.  It is my hope that this directory encourages the hiring of black performers across the globe.  So that on any given day a black audience member can enjoy a show having seen a reflection of their experience and beauty."

Chronically Nude Collective Directory

Thank you to Venus Valentine for compiling this list! The below is reposted from THIS page, on VenusValentine.com:

"The Chronically Nude Collective was founded in January 2020 by Venus Valentine as a safe space for chronically ill, neurodivergent, and disabled burlesque, drag, and variety performers. Our mission statement is to lift the voices of these individuals and provide opportunities for them while simultaneously educating the public on various illnesses. Below is an international directory of chronically ill, neurodivergent, and disabled performers to book. My hopes in doing this is to offer a concise and easy-to-navigate list for producers and fellow performers to make imperative connections that benefit the disabled performance community. I will also will be listing festivals, producers, shows, and production companies that are disability-inclusive and accessible."

Producers seeking to create diverse line-ups, search this database by pressing "command F" on a Mac and entering the search term desired. Terms will be highlighted and you can scroll though talent. Enjoy!

Chicago Minority Actor Database for POC Theatre Designers and Technicians

Producing a show and need a professional? The below data base contains a collection of POC Theatre Designers and Technicians. It has been compiled by the Chicago Minority Actor Database. The below is reposted from this Page.

Producers seeking to create diverse line-ups, search this database by pressing "command F" on a Mac and entering the search term desired. Terms will be highlighted and you can scroll though talent. Enjoy!