Mary Strawberry is an internationally known award winning St Petersburg, FL based theater artist with acts ranging from classic burlesque to sideshow and specializes in vaudevillian comedy. Formally trained in sideshow performance, Czech puppetry, ballet, set and costume design, stage management, and more, she has a wide range of acts that can be included in a larger show or showcased independently as part of an event.
Vaudeville, burlesque, clowning, and sideshow are my specialty!
Mary Strawberry did an exceptional job. She was absolutely perfect in every way.
Response from Mary Strawberry:
Thank you, Charles! It was a pleasure to bring unique entertainment to your party.
A great job
Response from Mary Strawberry:
Thanks, Jeff! I enjoyed performing for your friend's birthday.
Mary Strawberry put on a great show, and I will consider her again for bookings.
Response from Mary Strawberry:
Thank you so much, Nicole! It was a pleasure performing for you and your friends. I would be happy to bring you more entertainment at future events!
Price Range: $250 and up
Gig Length: 3 - 120 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish
I'm available for stage acts ranging from 3-6 minutes each, up to 3 acts per show (negotiable). I am also available for walk-around ambiance for your event, or walk-around or booth entertainment with sideshow or clowning. Able to perform in a variety of atmospheres, primarily to 18+ audiences.
Mary Strawberry is an internationally known award winning St Petersburg, FL based theater artist with acts ranging from classic burlesque to sideshow and vaudevillian comedy. Mary finds herself at home both on the stage and behind it, and can be found sharing her art across North America. Whether performing, designing, building, or teaching, she is sure to inspire. Mary is the producer of the quarterly all-queer show Mary and Friends.
Mary is formally trained in sideshow performance, Czech puppetry, ballet, set and costume design, props making and management, and more.
I am a performer with a wide range of acts. I have many solo acts that can be included in a larger show or showcased independently as part of an event. I am also happy to collaborate on group acts or create something new to fit your theme. A majority of my acts are adult-oriented, but I could create a more all-ages performance if desired.
I'm happy to model for you as well, either with my own wardrobe or a provided wardrobe.
Awards:
2018- Princess and Spirit of Heavy Rebel at Heavy Rebel Weekender, NC
2016- Funniest Kinkster in Atlanta at Frolicon
2014, 15- Best Group at Great Southern Exposure, NC
I will require a sound system and adequate stage lighting for any performance, as well as a dressing space separate from the audience- may be shared with other performers.
I cannot perform in any show or space where Silly String is being used due to a severe allergy.
| July 06, 2024 • 7:30pm - 11:30pm | Midsummer Fae Cabaret |
| May 18, 2024 • 7:00pm - 10:30pm | Burlesque Night at Aspirations Winery |
| April 20, 2024 • 7:00pm - 10:30pm | Burlesque Night at Aspirations Winery |
| March 16, 2024 • 7:00pm - 10:30pm | Burlesque Night at Aspirations Winery |
| February 17, 2024 • 7:00pm - 10:30pm | Burlesque Night at Aspirations Winery |
| January 20, 2024 • 7:00pm - 10:30pm | Burlesque Night at Aspirations Winery |
| December 17, 2023 • 6:00pm - 11:00pm | Hard Heart Burlesque |
| December 16, 2023 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Burlesque Night At Aspirations Winery |
| December 02, 2023 • 8:30pm - 11:30pm | The Pumpkin King Masquerade |
| November 18, 2023 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
| November 18, 2023 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Burlesque Night At The Lady's Room |
| November 04, 2023 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | An Evening of Classic Circus |
| October 21, 2023 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Burlesque Night At The Lady's Room |
| October 13, 2023 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Captain's Classic Burlesque |
| October 07, 2023 • 8:00pm - 10:30pm | Variety Spectacular |
| September 30, 2023 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | All Hallow's Tease |
| September 21, 2023 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | INEX Showcase |
| September 16, 2023 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Burlesque Night At The Lady's Room |
| August 19, 2023 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Burlesque Night At The Lady's Room |
| July 15, 2023 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Burlesque Night At The Lady's Room |
| June 18, 2023 • 8:30pm - 11:30pm | Graveyard Cabaret |
| June 17, 2023 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Burlesque Night At The Lady's Room |
| May 31, 2023–June 05, 2023 • All-day event | Burlesque Hall of Fame |
| May 28, 2023 • All-day event | Build a Burly |
| May 20, 2023 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Burlesque Night At The Lady's Room |
| April 27, 2023 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Halfway to Halloween |
| April 22, 2023 • 7:00pm - 10:30pm | Venue Anniversary Show |
| April 15, 2023 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Burlesque Night At The Lady's Room |
| April 01, 2023 • 6:00pm - 10:30pm | April Fools Burlesque |
| March 31, 2023 • All-day event | Backdoor Aly's Bush League |
| March 25, 2023 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Ride Me |
| March 18, 2023 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Burlesque Night At The Lady's Room |
| March 04, 2023 • 5:00pm - 10:00pm | An Evening of Classic Burlesque |
| February 18, 2023 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Burlesque Night At The Lady's Room |
| January 21, 2023 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Burlesque Night At The Lady's Room |
| January 20, 2023 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Club Kozuba |
| December 10, 2022 • 7:30pm - 11:00pm | Burlesque Night at The Lady's Room |
| November 19, 2022 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Burlesque Night at The Lady's Room |
| November 18, 2022 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Bo(o)b's Burgers Burlesque |
| November 11, 2022 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Birthday Party |
| November 03, 2022 • 6:00pm - 10:30pm | A Night of Classic Burlesque |
| October 15, 2022 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Burlesque Night at The Lady's Room |
| September 10, 2022 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Burlesque Night at The Lady's Room |
| August 13, 2022 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Burlesque Night at The Lady's Room |
| July 29, 2022 • 7:00pm - 10:30pm | Bans off our Bodies ACLU benefit |
| July 16, 2022 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Evening of Classic Burlesque at the Palladium |
| July 09, 2022 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Burlesque Night at The Lady's Room |
| July 08, 2022 • 6:30pm - 10:30pm | Florida Burlesque at The Nest |
| November 05, 2021 • 5:00pm - 10:00pm | Private Event |
| September 25, 2021 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Totally 90's Burlesque |
| September 17, 2021 • 9:00pm - 11:00pm | Down the Rabbit Hole |
| December 08, 2019 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Black Diamond Burlesque |
| December 04, 2019 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Dali Dozen Showcase |
| November 07, 2019–November 10, 2019 • All-day event | BurlyCon |
| October 26, 2019 • 9:00pm - 10:30pm | Halloween Party |
| October 25, 2019 • 8:30pm - 9:30pm | Private Party |
| October 18, 2019 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Murder Mystery Burlesque |
| October 12, 2019 • 1:15pm - 3:15pm | Teaching Costuming workshop |
| September 28, 2019 • 1:15pm - 3:15pm | Teaching Clown-Ballet Movement |
| September 20, 2019 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | What is Burlesque? |
| April 14, 2019 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Black Diamond Burlesque @McCurdys Sarasota |
| April 03, 2019 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | New Connections Variety @Villagio Tampa |
| February 16, 2019 • 10:00pm - 10:15pm | Bachelorette Party |
| November 08, 2018–November 11, 2018 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | BurlyCon |
| November 05, 2018 • 9:00pm - 11:00pm | Full Front St. Philadelphia, PA |
| September 22, 2018 • 11:00am - 8:00pm | East Atlanta Strut |
| September 01, 2018 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Little 5 Arts Alive |
| August 23, 2018 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Calamity Comedy |
| August 19, 2018 • 3:00pm - 8:00pm | Private Event |
| August 18, 2018 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Private Event |
| August 10, 2018 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Small Secret Things |
| July 19, 2018 • 9:00pm - 11:00pm | Roxie Roz Burlesk |
| July 19, 2018 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Calamity Comedy |
| July 06, 2018–July 09, 2018 • 6:00pm - 5:00pm | Heavy Rebel Weekender |
| June 21, 2018–June 25, 2018 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Shows in NC and VA |
| May 31, 2018–June 04, 2018 • 12:00pm - 12:00pm | Burlesque Hall of Fame |
| May 08, 2018–May 13, 2018 • 7:00pm - 7:00pm | Xperimental Puppetry Theater |
| March 22, 2018 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Vavianna Vardot's at Dad's Garage Theatre |
| February 25, 2018 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Super Happy Funtime Burlesque |
| February 11, 2018 • 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Private Event |
| February 10, 2018 • 2:00pm - 8:00pm | Private Event |
| January 20, 2018 • 9:00pm - 11:00pm | Last Pasties Standing |
| December 30, 2017 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Mammoriam, Athens, GA |
| December 06, 2017–December 18, 2017 • 12:00am - 11:55pm | Unavailable |
| November 25, 2017 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Ragbag Productions Variety Show |
| November 09, 2017–November 12, 2017 • 9:00am - 11:00pm | BurlyCon |
| November 04, 2017 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Mary and Friends: Birthday Bash! |
| November 03, 2017 • 11:00pm - 11:55pm | Roxie Roz |
| October 28, 2017 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Scarendipity |
| October 21, 2017 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Neighbor in Need Gala |
| October 13, 2017 • 9:30pm - 11:00pm | Something Weird |
| September 02, 2017 • 9:00pm - 11:00pm | Broadway Burlesque Celebrates Pride |
Some of the songs I have preset acts to: I'm happy to create a new act for your event!
Minnie the Moocher- Cab Calloway
Knock 123- Imelda May
Slow- Rev. Horton Heat
Little Acorns- White Stripes
Dream Lover- Dion DiMucci
Rubber Ducky/Splish Splash custom mix
Comalies- Lacuna Coil
Santa Claus is Back in Town- Elvis Presley
Wooly Bully- Joan Jett
Have You Seen My Sister Evelyn- Evelyn Evelyn
I have taken classes with several burlesque legends, including Delilah Jones and Toni Elling. I am also a graduate of the Coney Island Sideshow School (NYC), the DAMU puppetry school (Prague), and the American Clown Academy (GA), as well as holding a BA in performance studies and theatrical design. As a professional artist, I embrace a philosophy of constantly learning and studying other performers to continually improve my own art.
I will generally bring any equipment I will need except for a sound system.
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