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“It’s completely different, a
whole other level,” said Owens,
describing the professional focus of the outfit. “We want to
bring quality entertainment to
this area, and we want to add
variety.”
nniston’s variety entertainment scene
just got a little bit bigger with the introduction of the Model City Cabaret.
Founded by former members of the Cherry
Sparkle Burlesque Company Hollana Wood,
Joanna Hanson and Stephanie Owens, the
new crew aims to bring burlesque to the Anniston stage, with a tight hold on quality and
theme for the shows.
Since June, the troupe has performed a handful of shows,
each themed around fantasies culled from audience participation segments where yelling
out secret desires results in prizes (which include granny panties, thongs and fake apples).
There’s been a surprising mix of responses.
“Oh, my, anything from vampires to mama
cooking in the kitchen, to fire breathing, goth
stuff, ’50 Shades’ stuff,” said Wood, who clearly
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