Rita MenWeep

About me:

I am a New York City burlesque performer/producer who has performed all over the country as well as abroad. You may recognize me for my Marionette, Red Queen, or Minnie Mouse acts, just to name a few. I am a co-founder of the newly formed Conatus Production Co., as well as a founding member of NYC’s Juiciest Burlesque troupe “The Peach Tartes.” I have produced, choreographed, and performed burlesque for over 4 years in NYC, and has been involved in the theater scene for over ten years. I was the creative force behind “Friends of Dorothy- A burlesque/circus/drag wizard of bras” which will debut at the NYC Fringe Festival August 2010, “Get a Clue” (a burlesque murder mystery) which drew an audience of over 300 to DUMBO, and “Strip for a Cure,” a burlesque fundraiser for the NYC AIDSwalk which has raised over $14,000 to date, and was commissioned to curate an 1800’s Miracle Medicine Show for Maker’s Mark to debut at the Manhattan Cocktail Classic 2010. I have been spotted at countless venues in NYC, including The Zipper Factory, Speigelworld, Coney Island’s “Sideshow by the Seashore”, The Slipper Room, The Orensanz Theater, and Galapagos Art Space. I have been lucky enough to step on stage at The Palms Casino and The Orleans Casino in Vegas as part of the Miss Exotic World Burlesque Hall of Fame Competition, The Lakeshore Theater in Chicago, and The Players Theater in the West End in London. When I'm not performing, choreographing, or producing, I am doing make-up for various projects. I am available for private parties, club/bar bookings, theatrical events and I do private make-up consultations/applications for photoshoots and special events! ..I get myspace layouts at UltimateMySpace.com. Get this layout

"Friends of Dorothy" A Wizard of Bras Burlesqu-tacular from Jesscia Padilla on Vimeo.

Rita MenWeep's Marionette Act
http://vimeo.com/3552747

Rita MenWeep performs her marionette act!