Johnny Blazes’ wo(n)man show is an evening-length performance that blends cabaret arts with theater to create a charming semi-narrative series of vignettes. These vignettes are character-driven comedic moments that explore notions of gender and embodiment. Unseen forces seem to possess Blazes in this journey through a world that is constantly pressuring us to choose a gender, a persona, a stance. Utilizing a rich background in theater, clowning, drag, dance, opera and circus arts, Blazes fuses genres and expands notions of gender performativity, all while keeping the audience laughing.
Recommended for teenage and adult audiences.
TECH RIDER
Stage Space: at least 12′ x 12′ ; ceilings at least 9′ high. Easy access to the audience from the stage.
Lighting: sufficient lighting to create a neutral or warm wash over the entire stage space. Lights controllable on separate dimmers to light center stage, downstage left and downstage right are preferable but not required.
Sound: PA and sound board with laptop playback capability, 1/8″ to 1/8″ wire to connect laptop.
Personnel: I bring my own sound technician whenever possible. If she is unavailable, then the venue must provide a sound technician who can be available to learn the sound cues and run a cue-to-cue 2 hours prior to the house opening. Cue-to-cue should last one hour, barring unforeseen technical difficulties. If lighting is controllable as stated above, then a lighting technician is also needed– however this is optional. House manager/front of house person to sell tickets needed.
Other: One chair or stage block.
BOOKING
To book wo(n)man show at your school or venue, please contact Johnny here.
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[...] Blazes is in it. Wiley and I saw Johnny Blazes’ Wo(n)man Show at Smith when Transcending Gender brought hir there last year. The show was totally awesome. [...]