Prismatic Arts Ensemble

07/20/2026

🎉 Big news!

We are thrilled to share that Prismatic Arts Ensemble has been
awarded a 2026 grant from the ! This support provided by the Philadelphia Cultural Fund helps us continue our mission to serve and nourish our community through art and culture right here in Philly.

Thank you to , , and for investing in the cultural vitality of our neighborhoods!

06/26/2026

"This above all: to thine own self be true" - Shakespeare 🌈

Taking the Bard's words to heart, Prismatic is proud to announce our Mutual Aid partner for tonight's show: GALAEI!

Based in the Riverwards, GALAEI is a Q***r and Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (QTBIPOC) radical social justice organization. GALAEI fights for access, opportunity, sexual empowerment, and economic justice while fighting systemic oppression. ✊🏾

We'll be raising awareness and funds for GALAEI's work with our Raffle at tonight's show! Our Golden Tickets are only $1 each, and we have some FABULOUS prizes up for grabs!

Don't miss ShakesQUEER: A Pride Cabaret-- its the final performance of the Philly Pride Arts Festival!

In addition to performances and the raffle, enjoy theatre games (where you can win prizes), and libations by Black Squirrel Club!

While many of life's questions may not have answers, there is one thing we do know..."All the world's a stage, and the rest...honey, that's DRAG!"

📍Black Squirrel Club
📆 Friday, 6/26
⏰ Doors @ 7 Show @ 8
🎟️ https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/blacksquirrelclub/shakesqueer-a-pride-cabaret

06/25/2026

"If Drag be the food of Pride Month, keep serving!" - Shakespeare 🌈

Prismatic is taking the words of the Bard to heart with our Pride cabaret-- ShakesQUEER!

Together we'll ask the questions, "Is something rotten in the city of Philadelphia?" "Why does the drag queen protest too much?" "What's in a drag name?" "In the course of douching, when will the water run clear?"

Our star-studded singing cast is led by:

🐋 Philly's legendary Singing Drag Queen, Balena Canto

🪩 Draglesque King and Best of Philly winner, Violet Caballero

🎤 the Sharpest Wit this side of the Schuylkill, Kevin Patrick

Don't miss ShakesQUEER: A Pride Cabaret on Friday-- its the final performance of the Philly Pride Arts Festival!

In addition to performances, enjoy theatre games (where you can win prizes), stunning raffles to support GALAEI , and libations by Black Squirrel Club!

While many of life's questions may not have answers, there is one thing we do know..."All the world's a stage, and the rest...honey, that's DRAG!"

📍Black Squirrel Club
📆 Friday, 6/26
⏰ Doors @ 7 Show @ 8
🎟️ https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/blacksquirrelclub/shakesqueer-a-pride-cabaret

06/24/2026

Our merry band for ShakesQUEER assembles!

🎹 Ting Ting Wong outplays any lute with their incomparable skill on the keyboard!

🪩 Our DJ, The Amazing Brettzo, serves immaculate vibes that rival Puck!

👯‍♀️ Allison Wiedman is always ready to slay with witty repartee and iconic looks!

Don't miss ShakesQUEER: A Pride Cabaret on Friday-- its the final performance of the Philly Pride Arts Festival!

Together we'll ask the questions, "Is something rotten in the city of Philadelphia?" "Why does the drag queen protest too much?" "What's in a drag name?" "In the course of douching, when will the water run clear?"

In addition to performances, enjoy theatre games (where you can win prizes), stunning raffles to support GALAEI , and libations by Black Squirrel Club!

While many of life's questions may not have answers, there is one thing we do know..."All the world's a stage, and the rest...honey, that's DRAG!"

📍Black Squirrel Club
📆 Friday, 6/26
⏰ Doors @ 7 Show @ 8
🎟️ https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/blacksquirrelclub/shakesqueer-a-pride-cabaret

06/23/2026

Prismatic Arts Ensemble presents Shakesqueer: A Pride Cabaret!

🎭 The Bard + Opera + Drag = SHAKESQUEER! 🌈

From the makers of ‘Drag Messiah‘ is serving up a drag cabaret celebrating all things !

Join co-founders Balena Canto and Violet Caballero as they lead you on a journey through The Bard's timeless stories via the iconic operas, songs, and musicals that he inspired.

Together we'll ask the questions, "Is something rotten in the city of Philadelphia?" "Why does the drag queen protest too much?" "What's in a drag name?" "In the course of douching, when will the water run clear?"

In addition to performances, enjoy theatre games (where you can win prizes), stunning raffles, and libations by Black Squirrel Club!

While many of life's questions may not have answers, there is one thing we do know..."All the world's a stage, and the rest...honey, that's DRAG!"

Prismatic Arts Ensemble is proud to present ‘Shakesqueer‘ as part of the Philly Pride Arts Festival!

Also Starring:
✨ Kevin Patrick
✨ Ting Ting Wong
✨ The Amazing Brettzo
✨ Allison Wiedman

📍Black Squirrel Club
📆 Friday, 6/26
⏰ Doors @ 7 Show @ 8
🎟️ https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/blacksquirrelclub/shakesqueer-a-pride-cabaret

The Bard + Opera + Drag = SHAKESQUEER! From the makers of Drag Messiah, Prismatic Arts Ensemble is serving up a pride month drag cabaret celebrating all things Shakespeare! Join co-founders Balena Canto and Violet Caballero as they lead you on a journey through The Bard's timeless stories via the

05/27/2026

Prismatic Arts Ensemble presents Shakesqueer: A Pride Cabaret!

The Bard + Opera + Drag = SHAKESQUEER! From the makers of ‘Drag Messiah‘ is serving up a drag cabaret celebrating all things ! Join co-founders Balena Cantoand Violet Caballero (Marcelle McGuirk- Soprano) as they lead you on a journey through The Bard's timeless stories via the iconic operas, songs, and musicals that he inspired. Mr the Amazing Brettzo
will spin the night away!

Together we'll ask the questions, "Is something rotten in the city of Philadelphia?" "Why does the drag queen protest too much?" "What's in a drag name?" "In the course of douching, when will the water run clear?"

In addition to performances, enjoy theatre games (where you can win prizes), stunning raffles, and libations by Black Squirrel Club!

While many of life's questions may not have answers, there is one thing we do know..."All the world's a stage, and the rest...honey, that's DRAG!"

Prismatic Arts Ensemble is proud to present ‘Shakesqueer‘ as part of the Philly Pride Arts Festival!

📍Black Squirrel Club
📆 Friday, 6/26
⏰ Doors @ 7 Show @ 8
🎟️ https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/blacksquirrelclub/shakesqueer-a-pride-cabaret

05/22/2026

One more chance to join & for our production of Menotti’s powerful and disturbingly relevant Pulitzer Prize winning opera, The Consul.

Enjoy these beautiful stills from Tuesdays dress rehearsal (📷 ) as well as some stills by production manager from the tech booth at opening night!

Our final show is tomorrow (Friday) 5/22, 7:30 pm

All ticket proceeds will go towards the incredible and vital work of and

🎟️🔗 (including full cast, crew, and show information) in the bio!

05/20/2026

🤩 It’s Opening Night! 🤩

We can’t wait to share this powerful story with you and to come together to show support for Juntos and New Sanctuary Movement!

Tickets are selling fast, so don’t miss your chance!

Menotti’s The Consul
- Olde Kensington
Wednesday May 20 & Friday May 22
7pm Doors/ 7:30 Show

🎟️ Pay What You Can
All ticket proceeds go to support Juntos and New Sanctuary Movement

05/17/2026

Behind the scenes of our production of The Consul!

Our two casts are putting the final touches on staging before we move into the theatre next week.

This powerful, Pulitzer Award winning show about the human costs of immigration systems opens on Wednesday the 20th.

Tickets are selling fast and all proceeds will go to our partner organizations: Juntos and New Sanctuary Movement.

Wednesday, May 20 and Friday, May 22
Billy Penn Studios
Pay-what-you-can tickets
All proceeds donated to Vamos Juntos and New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia - Nuevo Movimiento Santuario

🎟️Snag your tickets TODAY: https://www.prismaticensemble.org/consul-2026 And at the link in our bio!