THANK YOU FOR A FABULOUS YEAR!
SEE YOU AUGUST 22-24, 2024!
WHAT WE’RE ABOUT
What the Funk?! is a POC Burlesque Tribute to Funk Music that was conceived as a show idea in early 2018 after our founder. Mx. Pucks A’Plenty, thought about doing a classic burlesque number to a Stevie Wonder song but realized it wouldn't count as a classic era song choice. This got their wheels turning, and What the Funk?! was born. On August 24, 2018, we kicked off two nights of two all-POC casts at the historic Jewelbox Theatre in The Rendezvous in Seattle, Washington.
As we wrapped on night two, Pucks decided to bring What the Funk?! back in 2019, but as a festival. The joy experienced backstage and on stage was just too magical not to do so. Wheels were set in motion immediately, and a larger venue was booked.
The first inaugural What the Funk?! An All POC Burlesque Festival took place in the Emerald City, Seattle, Washington, on August 22-24, 2019. What the Funk?! is produced by Puckduction in association with The Stay Up Late Show and Powered by Shunpike. Featuring over 40+ performers over the weekend, What the Funk?! hosted three shows and two days of classes.
OUR MISSION
“To Pay Tribute To The Black American Music Genre Of Funk While Showcasing And Honoring The Artistry Of Black, Indigenous And Performers Of Color Through The Often Overlooked Performance Art Medium Of Burlesque. We Celebrate Performers Locally, Nationally, And Internationally Through Our Three Day Festival. We Hope To Inspire, Offer Representation, And Shine A Spotlight On The Creativity And Talent Found In The Bipoc Burlesque Community.”
- Mx. Pucks A’Plenty & Rebecca Mm Davis
