Grotesque Burlesque is a show that mixes burlesque and magic lantern art to explore the beauty and strangeness of the human body. Performers alternate between burlesque acts and magic lantern projections to look into this contrast.What makes the grotesque beautiful, and the beautiful grotesque?

In this CalArts student-led production, I served as the creative director, shaping the overall aesthetic and vision of the piece. My responsibilities included developing the visual language of the production, selecting music, and overseeing the production design to ensure cohesion across all elements. In addition, I operated the “Magic Lantern”performance, creating live visuals using silhouettes and cutouts on an overhead projector.