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Straitjacket Sirens

Cabaret & Burlesque · The Unknown Artists · Ages 21+ · 1hr · United States of America

World Premiere
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Review by AARON FRANCIS

June 05, 2026 certified reviewer

What I liked

The humor. It’s a silly premise to get these ladies to sing, and everyone on the stage knows it’s a silly premise and nobody ever takes their tongue out of their cheek. The clever ad-libs that help the show get through transitions are delightful. And the character work is especially nice. Especially Pam.

What I didn't like

I saw the show for the preview so this will likely not be a problem when you, dear reader see this show, but the tech was all over the place. Lots of missed or late sound ques, no light was focused. And a projector was out.
But even then, the show worked. When sound ques were missed it just gave the ladies an opportunity to crack a joke about it, which ultimately made the show more charming. And the uneven lighting wasn’t a big deal because I could see them all. And the show would be exactly the same with no video at all.

My overall impression

This is a perfect example of a show executing on the promise of the premise. And in a super fun way.

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