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Prismatic Arts Ensemble, Philadelphia, PA (2026)

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!

05/15/2026

Philadelphia, this one feels special. The Consul, a Pulitzer Prize–winning opera that world premiered at the Shubert (now known as the Miller Theater) in 1950, returns to the city for two nights only—and Liberty City Arts and Prismatic Arts Ensemble are excited to bring it back home with an extraordinary roster of Philly-based artists.

This cast brings a deep well of lived experience, musical rigor, and urgency to a story that still hits hard. We’re proud to center local artists in a work that asks poignant questions about bureaucracy, displacement, and survival.

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

05/07/2026

Philadelphia artists at every level—onstage and behind the scenes.

This co-production brought to you by Liberty City Arts and Prismatic Arts Ensemble is being shaped by a team that knows this city, its audiences, and the urgency of this work.

✨Meet the production team for The Consul:

Justin Jain (he/they) … Stage Director
Andrea DiVito (she/her) … Music Director
Samual Keeler (he/him) … Production Manager

This is a team grounded in collaboration, precision, and care—bringing a historic work back to Philadelphia with intention and immediacy.

Wednesday, May 20th and Friday, May 22nd
Billy Penn Studios

Pay-what-you-can tickets
All ticket proceeds donated to Vamos Juntos and New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia - Nuevo Movimiento Santuario

🎟️Ticket link: https://www.prismaticensemble.org/consul-2026

05/06/2026

Two nights, two casts, one city. Liberty City Arts and Prismatic Arts Ensemble will close out this return of The Consul with another powerhouse lineup of Philadelphia artists.

✨Introducing our Friday cast:

Marcelle McGuirk (she/they) … Magda Sorel
Kevin Patrick (he/him) … John Sorel
Isabelle Zeledón (she/her) … Mother
Rebecca Sacks (she/they) … Secretary
José Luis Vazquez (he/him) … Secret Police Agent
Megnot Toggia (she/her) … Foreign Woman
Aaron Scarberry (he/him) … Magician
Tanisha L. Anderson (she/her) … Vera Boronel
Matthew Maisano (they/them) … Mr. Kofner/Assan
Greta Groothuis (she/her) … Anna Gomez
Olivia Broderick (she/her) … Voice on Record

This cast brings a deep well of lived experience, musical rigor, and urgency to a story that still hits hard. We’re proud to center local artists in a work that asks poignant questions about bureaucracy, displacement, and survival.

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

🎟️Ticket link: https://www.prismaticensemble.org/consul-2026

05/05/2026

Philadelphia, this one feels special. The Consul, a Pulitzer Prize–winning opera that world premiered at the Shubert (now known as the Miller Theater) in 1950, returns to the city for two nights only—and Liberty City Arts and Prismatic Arts Ensemble are excited to bring it back home with an extraordinary roster of Philly-based artists.

✨Introducing our Wednesday cast for The Consul:

Ryan Colbert (she/they) … Magda Sorel
Robert Flora (he/him) … John Sorel
Paula Rivera (she/her) … Mother
Amanda Staub (she/they) … Secretary
José Luis Vazquez (he/him) … Secret Police Agent
Laurice Kennel (she/her) … Foreign Woman
William Lim, Jr. (he/him) … Magician
Rachel DiBlasio (she/her) … Vera Boronel
Matthew Maisano (they/them) … Mr. Kofner/Assan
Greta Groothuis (she/her) … Anna Gomez
Olivia Broderick (she/her) … Voice on Record

This cast brings a deep well of lived experience, musical rigor, and urgency to a story that still hits hard. We’re proud to center local artists in a work that asks poignant questions about bureaucracy, displacement, and survival.

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

12/19/2025

✨ It’s the day of the show, y’all! ✨

Our featured Drag performers Balena Canto and Violet Caballero are decked out in seasonal glitter and their voices are ready to delight!

Don’t miss THE event of the season, tonight and tomorrow! Tickets are still available online and at the door!

🌟 Drag Messiah

🗓️ December 19 & 20

⏰ 7 pm Doors/ 7:30 pm Show

🎟️ PWYC General Admission ($0-45)

🔗 in bio!

Drag Messiah is proudly supported by:

supply

12/17/2025

Have you ever been to a drag show with a ✨string quartet✨?!?

Our Drag Messiah wouldn’t be complete without the stirring sounds of our orchestra!

Only 10 tickets remain for Friday’s performance, so save your seat soon!

🌟 Drag Messiah

🗓️ December 19 & 20

⏰ 7 pm Doors/ 7:30 pm Show

🎟️ PWYC General Admission ($0-45)

🔗 in bio!

Drag Messiah is proudly supported by:

supply

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