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!
3 reviews
Charles W. F.
November 22, 2023Mary Strawberry did an exceptional job. She was absolutely perfect in every way.
Hired as: Burlesque Entertainment
Mary Strawberry
Thank you, Charles! It was a pleasure to bring unique entertainment to your party.
Jeff T.
November 12, 2022A great job
Hired as: Burlesque Entertainment
Mary Strawberry
Thanks, Jeff! I enjoyed performing for your friend's birthday.
Nicole C.
October 30, 2019Mary Strawberry put on a great show, and I will consider her again for bookings.
Hired as: Sideshow
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: $300 and up
Languages: English, Spanish
Gig length: 3 - 120 minutes
I'm available for stage acts ranging from 3-10 minutes each, up to 3 acts per show (negotiable). I am also available for booth or walk-around ambiance for your event as a showgirl, sideshow entertainer, or clown. 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:
2013-present- Mx Exotic World Pageant backstage liaison/Burlesque Hall of Fame staff, Las Vegas, NV
2024- Silver Tusk Awards nominee for Stunt Queen Bee (full of surprises)
2023- Movers, Shakers, and Innovators Showcase, Burlesque Hall of Fame, Las Vegas, NV
2022- St Pete Pride Red and Green Party, Sunken Gardens, St Petersburg, FL
2019- Dali Dozen Featured Artist, Dali Museum, St Petersburg, FL
2018- Princess and Spirit of Heavy Rebel at Heavy Rebel Weekender, NC
2017- Bagel Burlesque Expo, Montreal, QC, Canada
2016- Funniest Kinkster in Atlanta at Frolicon
Hot to Trot cross-country solo Tour
2014, 15- Best Group at Great Southern Exposure, NC
Tech requirements:
-Sound system (may be anything from Bluetooth speaker to full theatrical system with microphone depending on performance space). A full sound system can be rented from me for the performance at an additional cost
-Adequate lighting
-Private 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.
Saturday
St Pete Pride VIP Stage
All-day event
Tuesday
Burlesque Hall of Fame
All-day event
Thursday
Orlando Fringe
All-day event
Saturday
Orlando Fringe
All-day event (Sun)
Wednesday
Orlando Fringe
All-day event
Sunday
Ink, Curve, and Word
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
The Pumpkin King's Masquerade
6:00pm - 10:30pm
Saturday
A Night of Classic Burlesque
All-day event
Saturday
Midsummer Fae Cabaret
7:30pm - 11:30pm
Saturday
Burlesque Night at Aspirations Winery
7:00pm - 10:30pm
Saturday
Burlesque Night at Aspirations Winery
7:00pm - 10:30pm
Saturday
Burlesque Night at Aspirations Winery
7:00pm - 10:30pm
Saturday
Burlesque Night at Aspirations Winery
7:00pm - 10:30pm
Saturday
Burlesque Night at Aspirations Winery
7:00pm - 10:30pm
Sunday
Hard Heart Burlesque
6:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Burlesque Night At Aspirations Winery
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
The Pumpkin King Masquerade
8:30pm - 11:30pm
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 7:30pm
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Longboat Key, FL
Saturday
Burlesque Night At The Lady's Room
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
An Evening of Classic Circus
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Burlesque Night At The Lady's Room
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Captain's Classic Burlesque
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday
Variety Spectacular
8:00pm - 10:30pm
Saturday
All Hallow's Tease
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
INEX Showcase
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Burlesque Night At The Lady's Room
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Burlesque Night At The Lady's Room
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Burlesque Night At The Lady's Room
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
Graveyard Cabaret
8:30pm - 11:30pm
Saturday
Burlesque Night At The Lady's Room
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Burlesque Hall of Fame
All-day event
Sunday
Build a Burly
All-day event
Saturday
Burlesque Night At The Lady's Room
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
Halfway to Halloween
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Venue Anniversary Show
7:00pm - 10:30pm
Saturday
Burlesque Night At The Lady's Room
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
April Fools Burlesque
6:00pm - 10:30pm
Friday
Backdoor Aly's Bush League
All-day event
Saturday
Ride Me
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Burlesque Night At The Lady's Room
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
An Evening of Classic Burlesque
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Burlesque Night At The Lady's Room
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Burlesque Night At The Lady's Room
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Club Kozuba
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Burlesque Night at The Lady's Room
7:30pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Burlesque Night at The Lady's Room
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Bo(o)b's Burgers Burlesque
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Sarasota, FL
Thursday
A Night of Classic Burlesque
6:00pm - 10:30pm
Saturday
Burlesque Night at The Lady's Room
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Burlesque Night at The Lady's Room
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Burlesque Night at The Lady's Room
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Bans off our Bodies ACLU benefit
7:00pm - 10:30pm
Saturday
Evening of Classic Burlesque at the Palladium
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Burlesque Night at The Lady's Room
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Florida Burlesque at The Nest
6:30pm - 10:30pm
Friday
Private Event
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Totally 90's Burlesque
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Down the Rabbit Hole
9:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
Black Diamond Burlesque
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Dali Dozen Showcase
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
BurlyCon
All-day event
Saturday
Halloween Party
9:00pm - 10:30pm
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Tampa, FL
Friday
Private Party
8:30pm - 9:30pm
Friday
Murder Mystery Burlesque
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Teaching Costuming workshop
1:15pm - 3:15pm
Saturday
Teaching Clown-Ballet Movement
1:15pm - 3:15pm
Friday
What is Burlesque?
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
Black Diamond Burlesque @McCurdys Sarasota
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
New Connections Variety @Villagio Tampa
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Bachelorette Party
10:00pm - 10:15pm
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Tampa, FL
Thursday
BurlyCon
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Monday
Full Front St. Philadelphia, PA
9:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
East Atlanta Strut
11:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday
Little 5 Arts Alive
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
Calamity Comedy
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Private Event
3:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Private Event
10:00am - 12:00pm
Friday
Small Secret Things
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
Roxie Roz Burlesk
9:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
Calamity Comedy
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Heavy Rebel Weekender
6:00pm - 5:00pm
Thursday
Shows in NC and VA
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Burlesque Hall of Fame
12:00pm - 12:00pm
Tuesday
Xperimental Puppetry Theater
7:00pm - 7:00pm
Thursday
Vavianna Vardot's at Dad's Garage Theatre
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday
Super Happy Funtime Burlesque
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
Private Event
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday
Private Event
2:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Last Pasties Standing
9:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Mammoriam, Athens, GA
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Unavailable
12:00am - 11:55pm
Saturday
Ragbag Productions Variety Show
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
BurlyCon
9:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
Mary and Friends: Birthday Bash!
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Roxie Roz
11:00pm - 11:55pm
Saturday
Scarendipity
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Neighbor in Need Gala
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
Something Weird
9:30pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Broadway Burlesque Celebrates Pride
9:00pm - 11:00pm
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
I have taken classes with several burlesque legends, including Camille 2000, Delilah Jones, and Toni Elling. I am 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 artists to continually improve my own art.
I will provide any costumes, props, and set pieces I deem necessary, excluding a sound system, unless otherwise agreed upon.
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