Forbidden Kiss LIVE, the bawdy vaudeville show playing monthly at The California in Santa Rosa, has booked another year’s worth of performances at the popular downtown venue on
7th Street. This variety show, produced by Cheryl King, features talent from the Bay Area and beyond,presenting variety shows consisting of burlesque, comedy, magic, improv, song&dance, hiphop and more.
Over the past three years the fan base has grown steadily and the audiences regularly number over 100. Ms. King chooses a theme for each show (Pirate Party, Goth, Masquerade, Cosplay, Babylon, etc) and up to
one-third of the audience regularly shows up dressed for the theme. The theme for the upcoming September 19 show is Disney Cosplay, and performers are already preparing costumes for the December show, Santa’s
Workshop – Toys After Dark.

Regular performers in the show include Cheryl herself, Thotty McNaughty and Ultraviolette of Bastet Dance Fitness, Vixen, the Forbidden Magician, Velvet Thorn of Epine Productions, singers Karenna Slade, Faethora
and Malia Abayon, plus Underground Improv, Ms. King’s improv company in Petaluma. Ms. King and her improv partner Russ Andrews also present a recurring comedy sketch called The Dubbers, a sort of radio
theater, which has gained a reputation for its edgy take on the culture. Each month Ms. King also features other local performers, such as Natasha Nightmare, LaidBackZach, Katalina Motley and Titus Androgynous, as well as guest performers from LA and NYC, and the greater Bay Area.

Audience participation is a popular feature of the show – which includes games, costume contests and other interactive bits. Forbidden Kiss LIVE prides itself on being an all-gender friendly show, with a large number of
LGBTQ+ cast members, which has contributed to its diverse audiences and community engagement. The California, which has also become a favorite downtown venue, offers excellent food and drink from a full
bar and kitchen, and presents shows nearly every night of the week. About Stage Left Studio

Stage Left Studio is a production company dedicated to presenting theater education and various kinds of
productions, including Forbidden Kiss LIVE, independent theater and educational retreats. Previously based in
NYC, where it had its own venue, it now is located in Santa Rosa, and is run by Cheryl King, director.