About the Artist

The Bards Theatre Troupe (formerly “Hum’n’Bards”) is a queer musical collective for the Philadelphia theater and nightlife communities. Our mission is to provide a safe, accessible, and empathetic platform for DIY productions with an emphasis on new exciting works that push the envelope without leaving anyone behind. Learn more at www.thebardstheatretroupe.com

Patti LuStoned (they/she/fae) is bringing Broadway to Broad Street. Patti was born and raised in Northeast Philadelphia and now resides in South Philadelphia with faer husband and their cat, Cordelia. This versatile, glamorous diva enjoys bringing musical theater to nightlife, and bringing drag and burlesque into the theater. They have been singing songs in Philadelphia nightlife shows since 2017 and have been working on various productions in a producer capacity since 2013 during her time at Temple University, BA '15. For two years, they hosted a cabaret talk show called “The Witching Hour” at The Philly Improv Theater and at The Victoria Freehouse’s Front Street Dive. They have been nominated for many awards and won best singer in the Philadelphia Digital Nightlife Awards in 2021. They also won the L’Etage Amateur Drag Pageant in 2020, right before the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. They are the managing director for The Bards (formerly The Hum’n’Bards) Theatre Troupe.

Accessibility & Content Considerations

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This event is appropriate for ages 18+

Nudity

Adult Language

Audience Interaction

This performance includes discussions of drug and alcohol use and death due to addiction, as well as discussions of dating and sex. This performance also includes burlesque performances with minimal clothing. Audiences will be talked to and asked about certain topics, however not everyone is required to participate.

Covid-19 Safety policy

Masks are required during this event