We are Bravely Bare

“These women truly bared their souls as well as their bodies and I don’t think there were too many dry eyes in the audience including mine. And I am known as the “stone face metal dude” and I was crying my eyes out.”

It’s not just burlesque; it’s about sharing our personal journey’s through performance art, inspiring others to explore, accept, and love their authentic selves. The BIG Burly Project is committed to sharing the art of burlesque as a vehicle to self-discovery, greater self-esteem, and personal empowerment to women who find themselves at a crossroad in life. Our theater shows are intended to be thought-provoking, and inspiring to all – learn about Bravely Bare.

The concept for Bravely Bare: Burlesque Stories^© is special and “may be a revolutionary moment in the evolution of burlesque”. Each performer is taking a personal risk “putting it all out there”, burlesque combined together with monologues, classic and reverse strip-tease, and lip sync.
“This show reminds me of the Vagina Monologues.”

As their Director, I’m humbled by their bravery, and as their friend I’m blessed with their trust as they join me on stage and get emotionally naked. This is why they call them risk shows and I really hope that the word burlesque doesn’t stop people from seeing this beautiful and touching piece of performance art. – Suanne aka Hunnie Potts

“In opening yourselves up, you’ve opened up your audience…You’ve given us a healing.”

BURLESQUE = TRANSFORMATION + EMPOWERMENT^Ⓒ

We suggest
TED Talk: Isabelle Allende – How to live passionately—no matter your age
TED Talk: Clint Smith – The Danger of Silence
TED Talk: Brené Brown – The power of vulnerability
TED Talk: David Steindl Rast – Want to be happy? Be Grateful.
TED Talk: Andrew Solomon – How the worst moments in our lives make us who we are
TEDx: Lillian Bustle – Stripping away negative body image