Iva Handfull

Kansas City Burlesque Festival 4/25 – 4/27

IvaHandfull — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:24:18 +0000

I’m currently in Kansas City, staying with the lovely Honey Dawson.
I’m kicking off this trip with clothes shopping, followed sight-seeing and two shows.
Can’t wait to see my KC ladies, they are wonderful!
http://www.kcburlesque.com/HOME.html

Prince LOL Concert April 18, 2013 – Dancing on Stage next to Prince!!

IvaHandfull — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:02:26 +0000

I start this post off with a plea: If anyone has photos or video of me on stage dancing next to Prince, please message me! ivahandfull@ivahandfull.com
Thank you!
Here’s the details of how I ended up dancing next to Prince on stage at the Showbox Seattle on April 18, 2013 at the 8 pm show.
I wore my 1984 Prince costume with the 1991-Prince-inspired see-through butt. I painted on my sparkle mustache and wore my mohawk. My date was Seraphina Fiero.
We stood in line at 5:30, doors opened at 7 pm. Green room bar was full of people who were there before us, but we were given wristbands from a roadie guy that gave us access to another line that gets us in before anyone else. Seraphina Fiero and I were first in that line, so we were first into the entire show even before the green room people. We stood right in front of Prince’s mic, about 2 feet away from him.
Prince only played 2 older songs, the rest of the evening he played newer songs and 60s/70s rock songs. He rocked all night long, not to mention it was phenomenal to stare at him for 1 1/2 hours straight. He had an all-female extremely hot band, who could play like crazy.
At some point, he reached his hand down and I got to slide my hand over his.
During the last or 2nd to last song, which I think was a Jimi Hendrix song that turned into a jam session, he motioned for me to come on stage, I gave him a look to ensure that’s what he meant, and he did it again. I jumped on stage and started busting a move. He was facing the audience, playing guitar, so I just kept dancing. Seraphina Fiero said I was up there for about 20-30 seconds. I tried to go over to him (because I thought I should, thinking it was rude of me not to be near him and I wasn’t sure what I was supposed to do on stage), he said something, and I backed away a bit. A bouncer took me off stage, tried to kick me out, then another bouncer told him Prince had waved me onto stage and I was able to stay. But that was the end of the concert.
Afterward, tons of people thanked me for jamming out on stage, for doing what everyone else wishes they could have done, and for dancing my heart out. Outside, I got to take a ton of pics with people, which was cool. Entire night was amazing and I cannot forget that this was beyond my wildest dreams.
Now to conquer Trent Reznor (who I always thought would be easier to meet than Prince, but now I’m thinking not so much)

April 2013 Shows

IvaHandfull — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 15:00:53 +0000

In April, I’m part of two great shows and one festival.

Saturday 4/13/13
Illuminate, produced by AtmosFear Productions
Three $20 General Admission remaining (as of Sunday 4/7) Doors at 7:30pm, show starts promptly at 8pm.
Venue: Jewel Box Theater inside The Rendezvous, 2322 2nd Avenue, Seattle, Belltown neighborhood

AtmosFear Productions brings you a night of sensuous Bellydance and Burlesque.
From the cold, dark confines of winter comes the seductive glimmer of light in the distance, beckoning you to follow….
Starring:
Deidra
Bella Jovan
Seraphina Fiero
Pinky Shines
Elsa Von Schmaltz
Iva Handfull
Hosted by the delightfully spunky Rebecca MMMM Davis!

Saturday, 4/20/13
Morbid Curiositease - BOMB SHELTER BURLESQUE AND CATASTROPHE CABARET
$27 GA tickets available; tickets at door $30
Showtime: 10:30 pm, doors at 10:00
Venue: Jewel Box Theater inside The Rendezvous, 2322 2nd Avenue, Seattle, Belltown neighborhood

“There’s a world going on underground…”
Giving new depth of meaning to the dark subculture they so cozily call home, La Petite Mort and partner in crime M. Incroyable welcome you to a blackhearted, perverse and portentous revue of cataclysmic proportion. Step out of time and join us below the surface where the specters of salacious celebration release you of your cares with ghostly revelry and abandon.
Featuring the freakishly fantastic flaire and faculty of:
L’Ochestre d’Incroyable
La Petite Mort
Cherry Manhattan
Rio
Iva Handfull
Nani Poonani
Cirquesse

4/25 – 4/27/13
3rd Annual Kansas City Burlesque Festival
Kansas City, MO
Performing in the late night Friday show and early Saturday evening show!

Saturday March 30th 2013 – Moisture Festival

IvaHandfull — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 02:36:09 +0000

It’s the 10th anniversary of The Moisture Festival!

I cannot recommend this event enough, which runs from now through April 14th, for both adults and families!
Check out Moisture Festival’s calendar for family-friendly comedy/variety shows and for Libertease Burlesque shows – http://www.moisturefestival.org/

I’m performing with a stellar lineup on Saturday 3/30/13. Check out my Calendar, or the Moisture Festival website, for the list of performers.
Choose between two shows: 7:30 pm and 10:30 pm

I’ll be presenting my Prince impersonation

Website Changes Coming!

IvaHandfull — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 18:50:34 +0000

Hi everyone,

Happy new year! Let’s make this a memorable year! I feel like ever since I started performing Burlesque, every year has been memorable in its own way, which is really cool.

It’s time for an update/change to this website. We’ll be changing the look and feel, as well as adding e-commerce! You’ll be able to purchase ties we don’t post on Etsy (because they are ties we purchased from Etsy) and Iva Handfull t-shirts.

Cheers to all of us in 2013!

Iva Handfull

Friday January 4th – Fresh Meat!

IvaHandfull — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 07:49:17 +0000

FRESH MEAT!
Jan 4th, 2013
8pm At the Rendezvous JewelBox Theater
Tickets $10 at the door
Box office opens at 7pm Doors 7:30pm

Have you seen so many shows you feel like a critic? Looking for new talent for your next show? Want to know what other performers are working on?
This is the show for you! FRESH MEAT a show where your opinion matters! …
Performers bring new acts or seasoned acts that they’d like feedback on. Our celebrity panel and YOU give written feedback on what you liked, what you think they could work on, and what you’d like to see more of.
Performances by:
Cherry Killer Tomatoes
Czech Mate
Iva Handfull
Kiki Cosmos
Lana MilkNHoney
Miss Elaine Yes & Miss Teri Yes
Morgue Ann
Penelope Rose
Sabina Soubrette
Scarlett O hairdye
Slash
Hosted by: Ace Carter
Stage managed by: Miss Huney Bush
Come check out the FRESH MEAT!

Sunday 12/23: A Very Alan Thickemas Show

IvaHandfull — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 03:02:01 +0000

Drawing upon inspirations from classic 80s TV sitcom Christmas episodes, The Beta Society brings you a very special night full of special, special things
Venue: Can Can in Pike Place Market, 94 Pike Street
Tickets are $12/$15 VIP and $10 standing room available for pre-sale here: http://cancan.strangertickets.com/events/6733824/a-very-alan-thickemas

including: …
- Filmed sketches from The Beta Society & Friends!
- Burlesque performances by Iva Handfull, Flirty Sanchez & Lady Drew Blood!
- Live Musical performances!
- Live Comedy!
- Hosted by Doug Willott!
- a screening of our puppet musical mini-feature “A Very Alan Thickemas”, featuring the voice of Alan Thicke.
And the whole night closes out with a karaoke party with the one and only Baby Von Beezly!! https://www.facebook.com/babyvanbeezly
Karaoke party is free at 10pm if you only want to come and sing! SHOW US THAT SMILE AGAIN…for the FIFTH time!!!

Doomsday Holiday Bash Friday 12/21 – We’re all not gonna die!

IvaHandfull — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 02:58:16 +0000

Sin in Linen is my fav bed linen company! Every year they host a holiday party and it’s tonight, Friday, 12/21/12!
Doomsday Holiday Bash
Barca Lounge, Seattle, Capitol Hill, 1510 11th Avenue, 98122
No cover/ticket price!
But to bypass the line that may form outside to go upstairs to the party, use the password “Santa’s Package”
It’s the end of the world so let’s ride this bitch out together! Come join your Sin in Linen family on “doomsday” for another holiday party filled with nice and naughty reindeer games. We’re unveiling the 2013 Pinup Calendar and Santa will be joining us with lots of prize giveaways.
Decadent entertainment by shining stars of Seattle Burlesque.
-Ruby Mimosa
-Iva Handfull
-Miss Kitty Baby
-Kylie Koyote
-Heidi Von Haught
-Al and Will Lykya
Diva Le Deviant, our Mistress of ceremonies will be on hand to keep everyone in (dis)order.
Stage Kitten: Brea Stevens, aka Sugar Tits
Prize Elf: Aimee Hossler
Assistance by Jo Jo Stiletto

Saturday 12/15 Burlesque and Cabaret Behind The Pink Door

IvaHandfull — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 03:30:52 +0000

Come out to Seattle’s Pink Door in Pike Place Market Saturday, 12/15 for a late evening of neo-Burlesque!

1919 Post Alley
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 443-3241

This week!
Hosted by: Kaleb Kerr!

Starring: Sydni Deveraux
Persephone Illyri
Iva Handfull
Bunny Monroe
**stage managed by Boom Boom L’Roux

Just $15 at your seat – get there by 10 pm to ensure you get a seat though, this show usually sells out, but it’s totally worth the trip!

Burlesque and Cabaret Behind The Pink Door is Seattle’s longest-running, weekly burlesque/cabaret show with a rotating cast! Featuring the best and brightest of Seattle’s burlesque superstars, The Pink Door also features exceptional traveling talent, from as close as Vancouver and Portland to as far as Germany!

Nestled in the historic Pike Place Market in Post Alley, The Pink Door offers an intimate and sexy setting, yummy cocktails, beautiful wait-staff and delicious dining-all in which to enjoy some late-night enticing entertainment!

“This one was short and sweet—a little late-night fun, something to put your date in the mood…” Dan Savage, The Stranger

Burlesque and Cabaret behind the Pink Door is produced by veteran performer, Sydni Deveraux, who has put her personal touch on the show for nearly 3 years. As a producer of over 100 shows under her belt, The Pink Door is a show bent on entertaining its audience with a different cast and feel every single week. Offering vaudeville, drag, fire, contortion, acro-balancing, aerial, singing, dancing, and always a bit of burlesque, you never know what you might find behind its glossy pink doors!

12/5 Wednesday – Skinny Dip

IvaHandfull — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 05:28:14 +0000

Looking for something fun to do this Wednesday 12/5? Come out for a high dose of Belly dance with a glimmer of Burlesque at Skinny Dip’s Den of Iniquity. The show is at High Dive in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood, 513 N 36th, … Continue reading →