Join Us in Launching STRIPPED's Next Chapter! An ENCORE Run to secure Investors/Producers!

Dec 10th - 12th, 2025 at The Hudson Theatre, LA

I'm thrilled to share that STRIPPED, our new wave ballet, has just completed a wildly successful debut run: four completely sold-out nights with a waitlist of 100s. The response has been extraordinary – audiences were completely blown away. We have a hit show on our hands, and the momentum is undeniable.

Building on this momentum, we are presenting an ENCORE Run December 10-12, 2025 specifically designed to attract investors and producers. This strategic presentation will demonstrate the work's viability and artistic merit to industry professionals positioned to help us scale.

ABOUT STRIPPED:

If you take the legendary music of the 80s & 90s, thunder and lightning, and a steamboat, and a sunrise and a buzz saw, and mix 'em up and put 'em into a woman, that's STRIPPED!

An Urban Mythology Carved in Movement

Set to iconic new wave music, STRIPPED is not merely a ballet; it is urban mythology carved in movement. A love letter to Los Angeles and Los Angelenos, STRIPPED is the heroine's journey of Vivi, a warrior-child whose armor and starlight exist in the same space.

This is a story about searching for one's true self in a world that peddles counterfeit gods at every neon-lit corner. STRIPPED captures the raw electricity of transformation, the grinding beauty of a soul being stripped down to its essence, then rebuilt through the alchemy of connection, grace, music & dance.

Why This Story Matters - Note from the director

Some people think they come to Los Angeles to become a dancer, actor, director, rock star—searching for fame. I believe people come to LA to heal.

Trying to fill an inner void with fame, drugs, money—addiction of any kind—touches every community, every family. Yet rarely do we see this struggle portrayed with the artistry, nuance, and hope that dance can provide. This ballet doesn't shy away from the darkness—we witness Vivi's descent from innocent teenager to someone bound by the chains of addiction. But it also illuminates the path to recovery through authentic human connection, family love, and the courage to surrender.

What Makes This Production Special

• Innovative storytelling: Urban mythology meets contemporary dance with MTV-inspired imagery without using a single word

• Iconic soundtrack: New wave music provides an emotional journey that spans decades

• Authentic representation: Created from a deeply personal story ensuring a respectful, accurate portrayal

• Raw transformation: Honoring the courage it takes to be vulnerable; the true strength

The Journey We're Taking You On

Act I opens in the warmth of a family home, where sisters Vivi and Bizzy share an unbreakable bond. We follow Vivi's transformation from joyful teenager to warrior-child armored by emotional trauma and ambition, seduced by the counterfeit gods of fame, and ultimately consumed by the very substances that promised to help her succeed.

Act II plunges us into the heart of addiction's madness—the denial, the chaos, the devastating impact on family. But from Vivi's darkest moment comes surrender, and from surrender comes the miracle of recovery. The ballet culminates in a celebration of healing, showing that through the alchemy of connection, grace, music & dance, redemption is possible.

Your Support Makes Art Happen

As an independent artist and producer, I'm walking the challenging, exhilarating, and sometimes lonely journey of bringing an artistic vision to life without the safety net of major institutions or corporate backing. And, like life itself, I cannot do it alone. The beauty, not only of this story, but of this creative journey is the very real need for support and collaboration.

Independent creation means wearing every hat: choreographer, director, producer, fundraiser, marketer, dreamer, and pragmatist all at once. It means believing in a vision so deeply that you're willing to risk everything to see it realized.

In times of division, art builds bridges. In times of despair, art offers hope. In times of silence, art gives voice to the voiceless. STRIPPED tackles subjects like the brutality of addiction, the excruciating beauty of recovery, the complex dynamics of family love. These are the stories that need telling, the conversations that need starting, the healing that needs witnessing.

This is exactly why independent art matters—especially now, especially always.

Together as creator and supporter, we’re not beholden to anything but the art itself and the communities we serve; You!

Your contribution helps fund not just a production, but a movement. You're supporting:

• Professional dancers and choreographers bringing this vision to life

• Technical crew and stage management creating the full sensory experience

• Costume design and set construction that transforms spaces into urban mythology

• Venue rental and production costs that make professional presentation possible

• Community outreach to recovery organizations ensuring the story reaches those who need it most

Every Dollar Creates Impact

• $200 - Funds rehearsal space for 1 rehearsal

• $250 - Covers some costume pieces for one dancer

• $500 - Supports technical costs (lighting, sound)

• $1500 - Sponsors a full dress rehearsal

• $3000 - Helps fund marketing campaign to bring awareness to a wider audience and more communities

Join Our Mission

This isn't just entertainment—it's art with purpose. We're creating a piece that captures the electricity of transformation, that can spark conversations, offer hope to those struggling, and remind families that love can survive even the darkest chapters.

Help us transform the frequencies of new wave music into a poetry of movement. Help us strip down to our true essence and rebuild through the alchemy of connection.

Together, we can bring this vital urban mythology to life.

In a world that peddles counterfeit gods at every neon-lit corner, we're creating a dance that shows the grinding beauty of finding your true self and the supreme need for connection.

PLEASE DONATE ~ ART MATTERS!

Follow our journey on TikTok / Instagram @KelleiaSheerin and STRIPPEDballet.com to see behind-the-scenes content as we bring this ballet from vision to stage.

STRIPPEDballet.com FOR TICKETS!!! December 10-12th in Los Angeles!!!