Yes Ma'am Circus

04/09/2026

The WasteShed's Evanston location is moving! Donate today to support one of our sponsors and the source of materials for many of our amazing costumes, set pieces, and props.

The WasteShed Evanston is on the move — and we need your help to land our new location.Since the sudden closure of our partner organization, Evanston Rebuilding Exchange, in October of 2025, it has become clear that our 1245 Hartrey location is no longer appropriate for our northern location, Wast...

03/11/2026

03/11/2026

Honored to have been part of such a great event!

07/31/2025

Happy ! We ASSume we will see you tonight at 6 or 8pm for !!!!

07/29/2025

Meet the Cast of Circus for !!!

Maria Tate (they/them)is an international circus artist with a serious taste for . Maria’s skills in clowning, aerials, and dance have taken them all over the world, from Cambodia to Austria to Belgium....all the way to ! A sought after MC in Chicago, Maria knows how to work a crowd and ensure everyone has a good time! Catch them as our Oily Lucas Tavern bar keep in the Circus Dungeon Crawl July 31 at 6pm and 8pm! Watch out...they might try to distract you by spinning plates or twisting themself into ropes and bruising themself with metal bars... 🤯

Two performances at this year! July 31 at 6pm and 8pm!
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07/28/2025

Clawing their way out of an Appalachian holler, Skirt Vonnegut is the of burlesque, here to satisfy your wildest fantasies. A classically trained dancer with over 15 years of sketch comedy, this retired karaoke DJ is the international award-winning entertainer that will tickle your every fancy. By way of Asheville, Chicago, and Berlin, Germany, this wandering vagabond knows no home. They specialize in satire based, , character-centric, and gender-bending burlesque spectaculars while blending European and American styles of performance. Skirt Vonnegut is the founder of The International Church of Burlesque and runs underground salons whenever they please, wherever they are.
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07/27/2025

Meet the Cast of Circus for !!!

Miss Claira Bell is a multi‑talented Chicago‑based performer whose high‑energy shows weave together circus arts, sideshow spectacle, burlesque flair, and family‑friendly charm. An award winning performer, she dazzles audiences with hoop, chains, sling, and trapeze acts, alongside fire performance, ground acrobatics, tight‑wire work, burlesque and more!  Originally from the Milwaukee area, Claira has toured extensively across the U.S., gracing stages in everything from paranormal-themed cabarets and Pride festivals to upscale events and birthday parties. A seasoned injector of spectacle and humor into every show, Claira’s reputation is built on her charismatic, engaging presence—whether captivating kids with whimsical mermaid appearances or thrilling adults with edgy and fire acts. Back for her 3rd time at Dungeon Circus crawl she is back and ready to cast her on you. 

07/27/2025

Meet the Cast of Circus for !!!
(she/her) is a multidisciplinary circus performer in Chicago. You can frequently find her pouring champagne from aerial silks and twirling around on her lyra. She performs with Yes Ma’am Circus, NewMoon Chicago, The Actor’s Gymnasium, Alhambra Palace and Untitled Supper Club. Erin Nicole is an avid board game player and puzzle doer and is so excited to return to to perform and play all the ! Erin is our this year! 🐉

07/27/2025

Adventure Awaits those who join us Thursday July 31 at 6 and 8pm for our Circus Dungeon Crawl! Tickets in Bio! See you at !

07/17/2025

Don't Miss the Yes Ma'am Circus Dungeon Crawl at Gen Con! TWO PERFORMANCES!
July 31 at 6pm and 8pm in the JW Marriott Rooms 7 and 8!