Category Archives: Shows

Upcoming Dumpsta Players Show: 4-20-2016

“PromTrash All-Stars”

PromTrash All-Stars banner

For PromTrash All-Stars, The Dumpsta Players are bringing back past winners and character favorites Needles Jones, Mrs. Miller, Amanda Playwythe, Margaret Orthodox, Dot, Divine Miss Jimmi and many more to claw to the final finish.

When: Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Doors open: 10 pm, show starts: 11 pm
Where: Bob & Barbara’s Lounge (1509 South Street, Philadelphia)

This will be the Dumpsta Players’ final show at Bob and Barbara’s Lounge. The Dumpsta Players will continue to create original content for their television show on PhillyCAM, viewable on Comcast 66 and Verizon Fios 29/30 on Tuesdays at Midnight and Sundays at 11:00pm.

Upcoming Dumpsta Players Show: 12-16-2015

“Keeping Up With The #Botox”

Keeping Up With The Botox

The Dumpsta Players take on the blurred line between entertainment and politics in “Keeping Up With The #Botox.” Philly girl Amanda Playwythe goes to Hollywood to make it big and encounters a has-been producer who introduces her to 70s sitcom stars “All in the Family’s” Sally Struthers and “M*A*S*H’s” Loretta Swit. Amanda’s odyssey takes her to a Donald Trump fundraiser with Kim Katrashian, Jake Jellyhole, and Adele.

When: Wednesday December 16, 2015. Doors open: 10 pm, show starts: 11 pm
Where: Bob & Barbara’s Lounge (1509 South Street, Philadelphia)

A portion of proceeds benefit PhillyCAM.

PhillyCAM operates Philadelphia’s public access television network. PhillyCAM is a community media center that brings together the people of Philadelphia to make and share media that promotes creative expression, democratic values and civic participation.

The Dumpsta Players’ final show at Bob and Barbara’s Lounge will be “Prom Trash All-Stars,” held on April 20, 2016. The Dumpsta Players will continue to create original content for their television show on PhillyCAM.

Upcoming Dumpsta Players Show: 10-21-2015

“OctoberFist Nein”

OctoberFist Nein

The Dumpsta Players take a trip back to the Old Country, when villages ruled the landscapes and their inhabitants worked together for a common goal, celebrating through song and dance, or warding off evil spirits lurking in the forest. Music cues feature selections from international singing contest Eurovision, a German version of Black Sabbath’s metal classic “Paranoid,” and teenage Puerto Rican boy band Menudo’s tribute to “Xanadu.”

When: Wednesday October 21, 2015. Doors open: 10 pm, show starts: 11 pm
Where: Bob & Barbara’s Lounge (1509 South Street, Philadelphia)

A portion of proceeds benefit GALAEI.

GALAEI is a queer Latin@ social justice organization. GALAEI embodies the common history of resistance and resilience of Latin@ and queer people. They are unwavering in thier commitment to the advancement de nuestra familia through leadership and economic development, sexual empowerment, and grassroots organizing.

Upcoming Dumpsta Players Show: 7-15-2015

“Bionic Beatdown”

Bionic Beatdown

 

 

 

After a two-year absence, The Dumpsta Players’ favorite intergalactic avenger Chardonna Jenkins returns in “Bionic Beatdown” to take on the current media and celebrity landscape, where talking heads pass judgment instead of simply reporting the news. Newscasters are becoming not only the judge and jury, but also in their own way celebrities. In “Bionic Beatdown” Chardonna’s targets include Foxx News’ Lisa Jones, Taylor Swifty, and Piggy Azalea.

When: Wednesday July 15, 2015. Doors open: 10 pm, show starts: 11 pm
Where: Bob & Barbara’s Lounge (1509 South Street, Philadelphia)

A portion of proceeds benefit The Village of Arts and Humanities.

The Village is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to neighborhood revitalization through the arts. It has blossomed into a mature arts and cultural organization carrying out a broad range of community development programs.

Upcoming Dumpsta Players Show: 2-18-2015

Sucky 70's

“Sucky 70′s 2”

The Dumpsta Players channel the decade of sex, cheap pot and 8-tracks! It’s the worst of the worst rock, country, pop & disco music with goofy stories, bad singing and no rap. See the Guitar Gods of Rock and get high in the Chevy Van!

When: Wednesday February 18, 2015. Doors open: 10 pm, show starts: 11 pm
Where: Bob & Barbara’s Lounge (1509 South Street, Philadelphia)

A portion of proceeds benefit Philly AIDS Thrift.

Philly AIDS Thrift’s goal is to sell the lovely, useful, interesting, amusing, and sometimes mysterious stuff generous people donate to their thrift store and then distribute the proceeds to local organizations involved in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Upcoming Dumpsta Players Show: 12-17-2014

Dynasty Realness

“Dynasty Realness”

It’s an evening of massive shoulder pads and epic cat fights as the Dumpsta Players perform their tribute to 80s nighttime soap, “Dynasty”!

When: Wednesday December 17, 2014. Doors open: 10 pm, show starts: 11 pm
Where: Bob & Barbara’s Lounge (1509 South Street, Philadelphia)

In honor of friends who recently passed from cancer, including Charlotte CardonickGloria Casarez and Dumpsta Players performer, Sarah Marshall, a portion of the proceeds from this performance will go to the Sara Weaver Fund. Sara succumbed to leukemia in 2002.

Online donations may be made at The Philadelphia Foundation. Type in “Sara Weaver Fund” to select.

Upcoming Dumpsta Players show: 10-15-2014

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“Miller, She Wrote”

In this thrilling whodunnit, Mrs. Miller solves the Bath House Murders, with the help of Nancy Drew and the Hard-on Boys.

When: Wednesday October 15, 2014. Doors open: 10 pm, show starts: 11 pm
Where: Bob & Barbara’s Lounge (1509 South Street, Philadelphia)

A portion of proceeds benefit Hollaback.

Hollaback is a movement to end street harassment powered by a network of local activists
around the world.  We work together to better understand street harassment, to ignite public conversations, and to develop innovative strategies to ensure equal access to public spaces.

Upcoming Dumpsta Players show: 2-19-2014

Dumpsta Players presents Dicsotastrophe

“Discotastrophe”

Nothing defines the disco era quite like drama, drugs and divas! Join us as we hustle through thirty minutes of feathered hair, fashion no nos, questionable hookups & glitterama!

When: Wednesday February 19, 2014. Doors open: 10 pm, show starts: 11 pm
Where: Bob & Barbara’s Lounge (1509 South Street, Philadelphia)

A portion of proceeds benefit Gaudenzia House.

Gaudenzia helps people affected by chemical dependency, mental illness and related conditions to achieve a better quality of life — allowing them to live as productive and accountable individuals.