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Step into a world of glamour, artistry, and unbridled creativity. Cherish is the founder of Cherish Belly Dance.

At Gilded Plume Productions, we celebrate the art of burlesque & variety arts through dazzling shows, exhilarating competitions, and unforgettable performances that captivate and inspire. With over 25 years of producing experience between us,
Cherish & Mimi have joined forces creating Gilded Plume Productions.
We'll be hosting the Burlypicks Mid Atlantic Regional this year! Mimi has been entertaining audiences since 2009 through her captivating performances and sassy Femcee skills on a mic. She began her producing journey under the troupe name Hot Mess Burlesque and continued providing unique shows showcasing a variety of entertainers for each production until 2012 when she stepped into the role of Ms Gay Idaho. As a representative of the queer community it was crucial to her reign to provide funds for charities that were consistently overlooked, such as child care centers and cancer research. In 2016 she teamed up with Muff Jones to create Make ‘em Blush Burlesque and together they saw a need for a performance opportunity that wasn’t directly associated with a troupe. The community stage they provided helped foster dozens of new entertainers over their 7 seasons of 2 shows a month. Providing quality entertainment is a cornerstone of Mimi’s approach to producing and she’s thrilled
to team up with Cherish in this next step in her producing career. She has trained extensively with the pioneers of fusion style belly dance. The highlight of her career has been to perform in Vegas & The Bijou Show with the world, renowned master, Jill Parker. For more than a decade Cherish has entertained audiences around the Capital Region. She saw a need for performance opportunities & started producing belly dance shows in 2015. After traveling around the country taking workshops & performing, she fell in love with the variety style shows and thought it would be a great way to showcase the amazing talent in her hometown. The Bijou Show was created to showcase professional performers & provide a top-notch experience for the audience.

10/14/2026

Something wicked this way comes…

This Halloween season, get ready to be spellbound by HEX APPEAL — a tantalizing night of burlesque, variety, and deliciously wicked entertainment at the legendary Van Dyck!

Expect a bewitching blend of sultry performances, dazzling showmanship, unexpected surprises, and a little bit of mischief. Whether you’re drawn to the dark and mysterious or simply looking for a night of fabulous entertainment, this is one Halloween treat you won’t want to miss.

Your Host: Stella Blue! A founding member and producing artistic director of Rhythm and B***s Burlesque in Kansas City, 4 time winner of KC Fringe best of and 8 times in the Top 10, Stella Blue comes to us from the Buckeye State where she was 1993’s Little Miss Pumpkin Show of Circleville, Ohio (citation needed. A fierce emcee, Stella has performed all over the world, from arenas, bars, church basements, and haunted vineyards. Trained in classic acting and musical theatre at some pretty prestigious places, Stella has gradually worked her way down the ladder to burlesque.

Gather your coven, summon your inner enchantress, and join us for a night where the glamour is wicked, the talent is enchanting, and the appeal is downright hex-traordinary. 💋

Date: Friday, October 30th
Doors: 7:30 PM
Showtime: 8:30 PM
Tickets: $20 in advance, $30 at the door (Ticket Bundles Available Online)
Scan QR on the poster for pre-sale.
Adults Only -- 21+
Location: The Van Dyck Music Club, 237 Union St, Schenectady, NY

✨ Costumes encouraged. Confidence required. Spells optional. ✨

Come for the thrills, stay for the tease, and prepare to fall under our spell.

HEX APPEAL — a little magic, a little mischief, and a whole lot of allure.

Artwork designed by Mimi maShuga

10/13/2026

Something wicked this way comes…

This Halloween season, get ready to be spellbound by HEX APPEAL — a tantalizing night of burlesque, variety, and deliciously wicked entertainment at the legendary Van Dyck!

Expect a bewitching blend of sultry performances, dazzling showmanship, unexpected surprises, and a little bit of mischief. Whether you’re drawn to the dark and mysterious or simply looking for a night of fabulous entertainment, this is one Halloween treat you won’t want to miss.

Meet T. Marie and JD! Songwriter, vocal coach, stage manager, artist management, show production, professional dancer, dance instructor, choreographer, business owner, this duo has it all and can't wait to bewitch you all!

Gather your coven, summon your inner enchantress, and join us for a night where the glamour is wicked, the talent is enchanting, and the appeal is downright hex-traordinary. 💋

Date: Friday, October 30th
Doors: 7:30 PM
Showtime: 8:30 PM
Tickets: $20 in advance, $30 at the door (Ticket Bundles Available Online)
Scan QR on the poster for pre-sale.
Adults Only -- 21+
Location: The Van Dyck Music Club, 237 Union St, Schenectady, NY

✨ Costumes encouraged. Confidence required. Spells optional. ✨

Come for the thrills, stay for the tease, and prepare to fall under our spell.

HEX APPEAL — a little magic, a little mischief, and a whole lot of allure.

Artwork designed by Mimi maShuga

10/12/2026

Something wicked this way comes…

This Halloween season, get ready to be spellbound by HEX APPEAL — a tantalizing night of burlesque, variety, and deliciously wicked entertainment at the legendary Van Dyck!

Expect a bewitching blend of sultry performances, dazzling showmanship, unexpected surprises, and a little bit of mischief. Whether you’re drawn to the dark and mysterious or simply looking for a night of fabulous entertainment, this is one Halloween treat you won’t want to miss.

Meet Veronica Grace! Veronica Grace is your reigning Underground Ultimate Entertainer 2026 and Miss All Hallows Eve 2024.

Gather your coven, summon your inner enchantress, and join us for a night where the glamour is wicked, the talent is enchanting, and the appeal is downright hex-traordinary. 💋

Date: Friday, October 30th
Doors: 7:30 PM
Showtime: 8:30 PM
Location: The Van Dyck Music Club, 237 Union St, Schenectady, NY
Tix: https://gildedplumeproductions.weebly.com/hex-appeal.html

✨ Costumes encouraged. Confidence required. Spells optional. ✨

Come for the thrills, stay for the tease, and prepare to fall under our spell.

HEX APPEAL — a little magic, a little mischief, and a whole lot of allure.

Artwork designed by Mimi maShuga

09/14/2026

2 more days to submit your applications for Hex Appeal

Gilded Plume Productions is casting performers for Hex Appeal - A Halloween Adult Variety Show.

A bewitching evening of adult variety where magic, mischief, seduction, comedy & the supernatural collide!

We're looking for performers who are ready to bring their own unique brand of witchy, wicked, spooky, sexy, strange, or downright spellbinding talent to the stage. Your act might be a seductive sorceress, a mischievous witch, a spell gone terribly wrong, a mystical creature, a haunted object, a supernatural seductress or something we haven't even imagined yet!

We’re looking for performers of all styles – burlesque, belly dance, drag, circus, sideshow, magic, music, dance, comedy & more!

Performers of all genders, races, ethnicities, body types, ages (21+), backgrounds & experience levels are encouraged to apply. Gilded Plume Productions is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive stage where diverse voices, perspectives & artistic expressions can shine. We especially welcome performers who bring something unique, unexpected & authentically YOU to the stage.

All acts, host & stage kitten will get a share of the ticket sales, pooled tips & raffle money.

Performer Application Deadline: 09/16/26
Application Link: https://forms.gle/AhP4SavjckCJaqfCA

Show Date: Fri. Oct. 30, 2026
Venue: The Van Dyck, 237 Union St, Schenectady, NY
Doors: 7:30pm | Show: 8:30pm

08/21/2026

08/07/2026

🎉 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT!
Get ready to crank up the nostalgia for Mixtape Mayhem! A 90s-Themed Fundraiser Show benefiting In Our Own Voices by Gilded Plume Productions

Whether you grew up with cassette tapes, Saturday morning cartoons, TRL, video stores, or the sound of dial-up internet, this is one throwback party you won't want to miss!

Friday, August 7, 2026
Showtime: 8:30 PM (Doors Open: 7:30 PM)
The Van Dyck – 237 Union St. Schenectady, NY
Tickets: $20 in advance (Group Discount Tix Available), $30 at the door
21+ only | ID required
Ticket link: https://gildedplumeproductions.weebly.com/mixtape-mayhem.html

Every ticket helps support In Our Own Voices, strengthening and empowering LGBTQIA+ BIPOC communities in Upstate New York.

Get your tickets today and join us for a night packed with unforgettable performances, iconic 90s vibes, and an amazing cause!

Grab your crew - Rock your favorite 90s look - Let's make this mixtape one to remember!

08/06/2026

Get your tickets today and join us for a night packed with unforgettable performances, iconic 90s vibes, and an amazing cause!

Mixtape Mayhem! A 90s-Themed Fundraiser Show benefiting In Our Own Voices by Gilded Plume Productions

Whether you grew up with cassette tapes, Saturday morning cartoons, TRL, video stores, or the sound of dial-up internet, this is one throwback party you won't want to miss!

Friday, August 7, 2026
Showtime: 8:30 PM (Doors Open: 7:30 PM)
The Van Dyck – 237 Union St. Schenectady, NY
Tickets: $20 in advance (Group Discount Tix Available), $30 at the door
21+ only | ID required
Ticket link: https://gildedplumeproductions.weebly.com/mixtape-mayhem.html

Every ticket helps support In Our Own Voices, strengthening and empowering LGBTQIA+ BIPOC communities in Upstate New York.

Grab your crew - Rock your favorite 90s look - Let's make this mixtape one to remember!

08/05/2026

What's In Our Own Voices all about?
It is the Mission of In Our Own Voices to work for and ensure the physical, mental, spiritual, political, cultural and economic survival and growth of Le***an, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people of color communities.
Visit https://ioov.org/ to learn more about IOOV

Gilded Plume Productions is honored to support an organization whose mission strengthens and uplifts so many people throughout the Capital Region.

Every ticket for Mixtape Mayhem helps support In Our Own Voices, strengthening and empowering LGBTQIA+ BIPOC communities in Upstate New York.

Get your tickets today and join us for a night packed with unforgettable performances, iconic 90s vibes, and an amazing cause!

Friday, August 7, 2026
Showtime: 8:30 PM (Doors Open: 7:30 PM)
The Van Dyck – 237 Union St. Schenectady, NY
Tickets: $20 in advance (Group Discount Tix Available), $30 at the door
21+ only | ID required
Ticket link: https://gildedplumeproductions.weebly.com/mixtape-mayhem.html

Grab your crew - Rock your favorite 90s look - Let's make this mixtape one to remember!

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237 Union Street
Schenectady, NY
12305

Website

https://gildedplumeproductions.weebly.com/

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