Prepare for a night filled with Star Wars lore, Spock ears, comic books, fishnets and body positivity. After almost a year of planning, two local performers will host Trek Wars, a “Star Trek” and “Star Wars” themed burlesque show at the The Palace Theatre on Aug.12
Eerie Rottica and Gina the Machine became ‘sisters’ after performing a duet as the twins from “The Shining ‘’ and have been stuck together ever since. After years of working together, the two performers, also members of Salt City Burlesque, created Sinisisters Burlesque. Merging their love for all things sci-fi and nerd burlesque, or nerd-esque, the duo will host Trek Wars, their first big production.
“The concept for the show theme emerged as a collision of interests between Gina Machina, a devoted Star Trek fan, and myself, more of a Star Wars fan,” Rottica said. ”We couldn’t resist the idea of combining these iconic universes and kind of playing up this feigned rivalry. We both like both of the franchises, but we’re playing up there, like, who’s better? And thus, Trek Wars was born.”
Trek Wars is a burlesque show and a mini-convention for “Star Wars” and “Star Trek” fans. Before the official show, at 5 p.m., The Palace Theatre will be filled with vendors selling comic books, “Star Wars” and “Star Trek” memorabilia, collectibles and clothing and Funko Pops! There will be multiple raffles to win merch as well. Attendees can also get the full convention experience by arriving in costume — cosplay is highly encouraged.
“Rather than just a burlesque show, we wanted to make it more of an experience, more of an event and bring in some aspects of community and passion,” Rottica said.
Some vendors include Goblin Market Studio, which takes 360 videos and prints 3D miniatures, Funky Town Comics, “Vampire Girlfriend” author Mike Gibson and more.
Tickets for the burlesque show and the convention cost $34; the event is for anyone 21 or older.
The burlesque show…
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