Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: If Dixie Longate knows one thing, it's that sex sells, and, honey, just wait till you hear her sales pitch. Now, don't get your knickers in too much of a twist -- "Dixie's Tupperware Party" is just what the name says. The iconic plastic containers are for sale, and there's a party going on, but Dixie certainly puts a new spin on the traditional Tupperware lady, emphasis on lady.
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I had seen "Dixie's Tupperware Party" advertisements all over the place, and I thought it looked hilarious (so great job on the marketing team's part) and after reading this article I am pleased to say that I don't think I'm wrong. I also think that the CLO is the perfect location for a faux Tupperware party, since it is such an intimate setting. I also thought that it was cool to learn a little tidbit about Brownie Wise. I had never thought of Tupperware parties as something to be pioneered, but I guess it had to start somewhere. This sounds like a fun show and I think that the audience would have a good night out with it.
I love this idea! Why not have a tupperware party. I am really starting to like experience shows- shows that aren't just plays/ musicals but get really creative with why/ how the audiences are onlookers and a part of the show itself. In class we had explored the idea of audience participation, why it may or may not be effective, and I think this is a very effective use of it. I also find it nice that this article described all the shenanigans/ roasting of the audience, usually people brush over those details when i fact they are a big part of the show! It sounds like a fun time- maybe I can go to my first tupperware party sometime soon!
This summer, in an effort to familiarize myself with the gay cannon as well as further submerge myself in drag culture, I watched 2 seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race in a week and a half. (If I can take a moment to editorialize - Raja was my favorite.) I think that drag is one of the most incredibly unique and intelligent art forms. Really. Drag is a hilarious and campy lens through which many issues - racial stereotypes, LGBTQ rights, popular culture - can be examined. Plus, it's full of puns.
So, of course I'm totally on board with this production. It's genius. My favorite part is that it's actually a real Tupperware party where you can purchase Tupperware.
Also, here are some really wonderful drag queen names:
Hedda Lettuce
Pandora Boxx
Ginger Vitis
Amber Waves
Anita Man
Snow White Trash
Tess Tickle
I like the idea of this show. Normally, I do not like shows that take an idea and involve the audience to the point where it does not seem like a theatrical experience anymore. However, I do not think this is the case with this fun, energetic tupperware party. When you think of going to the theatre, attending a show like this is probably the last thing you think of. But that's what I like about it. It's something different in a good way. It takes a familiar and well-known American activity and puts it onstage, exposing to its audiences what a tupperware party looks like. I also like the idea of this sort of show involving the audience. As long as they do not go too far with it, I think it is fun and exciting for audience members to be included- for both the audience AND the cast and creative team. This production just seems like a great time for all!
This is a very bizarre sounding show. When I first read the title of the article I wasn't really sure how to react. Admittedly, while I would never go see the show, it is and interesting idea. The only major problem I can see with the show is that it caters to a very specific audience; and while in a place like L.A. that audience is not lacking it would be very had to bring a show like that anywhere else. Also I wonder how exact Kris Anderson cam up with the idea. In the article, they make a comment about how he was an out of work actor and his friends dared him to put on a drag show, but to get from that to a tupperware party is a pretty big leap. Still the interactive theater idea is really becoming more popular in comedy. I know in London's "One man, two guvnors" they bring audience members as well as audience plants up on stage to take part in the shenanigans and it seems to go over really well with audience members.
I think the idea for the show is an interesting idea. It takes a simple historical aspect and makes an entire show out of it cough cough disney. I think shows like this that boarder on comedy routine and a theatrical performance are always a challenge. I saw a show in Boston called Shear Madness with heavy audience involvement where the plot of the show changed dependent on the audience. I feel that like Jenni said shows like this must have a very specific audience to function. Simply put some people will not go to shows where they could be receiving verbal jabs. I would be completely interested in this show just to see an imitation Tupperware party.
I think this sounds hilarious! I would love to go to this kind of tupperware party! I also think it's genius to find a unique way to sell a product that most people already love. It's a great sales technique to get your audience in a great mood. When they are laughing, learning about products and having fun........it's a win/win for everyone!
I am happy to say that I have a small personal connection to this show, Kris Anderson, 'Dixie'and his stage manager are alumni of the school I attended for undergrad. In addition to that, while their show was in residence at one of the local theatres a few years ago they did a Q&A with students as part of our visiting artist program at SUNY Fredonia. The show is just as entertaining as it sounds and Kris does an incredible job as 'Dixie', and has committed so much to her that he never does public appearances or interviews for the show as himself.
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