Behind the Curtain

Mary Quite Contrary's House of Burlesque was founded in 2019. We are the premier Burlesque Variety Production based in The Quad Cities. 

MQCHOB is a safe space, we are a queer/ woman owned and managed production.  Our number one goal is to deliver body positivity, and self empowerment through a creative art form. We produce quarterly shows at The Spotlight Theater and have special performances throughout our community. Along with being a part of every PRIDE festival and parade our community has held. 

 

Another way we like to spread body positivity and self empowerment is through our classes. One of our most popular classes is BURLESQUERCIZE . It is a fun, new way to exercise or to get involved with our local burlesque scene. A dance aerobics class with the twist of burlesque. Our annual Striptease Academy starts every Fall. It is a 13 week class that guides you through burlesque 101 with your very own graduation show at the end of class!  We also teach private and bachelorette classes.

We love being involved in our community. Every February we host a annual period party, collecting all period hygiene products to take to various women's shelters and schools. Along with adopting parks in our community, hosting clean-ups, pet food drives and girl so much more.

 

As a queer safe and performance space we stand/fight for LGBTQ+ rights and are a part of QCAD's safe connect program. 

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We cannot wait to see you at our next show! 

Bringing the best burlesque and variety shows in Illinois, Iowa, and the midwest!