Brown Suga & Birthday Cake: The Bodacious 1 yr Anniversary at The Newport Theater – Chicago, IL

One Year of Bodacious. One Mission for Brown Suga.

One year ago Bodacious was founded with a clear vision: to create a stage that centers and celebrates BIPOC sapphic-aligned talent. Since then, we have cultivated a space where our art is honored and our community is seen.

Now, we are celebrating our first anniversary with a showcase that looks toward the future. This show doubles as our official fundraiser for our first competition, “Brown Suga Backshots,” coming this October 24th.

THE MISSION: INVESTING IN OUR ARTISTS

We have set a fundraising goal of $2,500 – $3,000 to ensure the “Brown Suga Backshots” competition is a success. We are dedicated to removing the financial barriers that often keep our community off the stage. Your support tonight directly funds:

• Travel & Lodging: Bringing sapphic BIPOC talent from across the country and providing them a safe place to stay.
• Fair Pay: Ensuring every performer is paid a dignified wage for their art and labor.
• Production Excellence: Investing in the lighting, sound, and stage quality that our performers deserve.

THE ANNIVERSARY CAST

A powerhouse lineup of 12 performers coming together to celebrate one year of Bodacious:

Alzonza Sol Sade, Amethyst Synn, Akoya Pearl, Dancerella, Miss Sala, Mocha Mocha2.0, Morteisha Addams, Onyx Omen, Jukeboxx, Sassy Squire, Sugarcane Jane, and The Siren Divine !

Accessibility: Our theater is up a flight of 21 stairs (plus a step up off the street) with railings on both sides of the staircase. We do have a separate entrance with dual railings if you prefer a private entrance that is less trafficked. We can also plan seating to accommodate your preferences (i.e seating you near an exit with close access to a single stall, wheelchair-accessible gender-neutral restroom).

While we do not have an elevator onsite, we do have access to a Genesis mobile stairlift (rated up to 400 pounds). Please email newporttheater@gmail.com in advance of your arrival to coordinate entry/operators/liability waivers.

We believe everyone should have access to the theater, so we’re happy to work with you to ensure the best experience.