Tool Chest Productions

Meredith Sparkles has been an exciting and innovative Burlesque performer since 2008. Since starting her career she has traveled all over the country bringing her art to far flung places. She has won several awards, including the 2019 “Pimento Cheese” award at the Discordia Dames Burlesque Festival which is awarded to a North Carolina based performer that spreads the positive spirit of North Carolina Burlesque to the wider Burlesque world. Recently hailed as one of the most creative burlesque artists in the southeast she seeks out the interesting and unusual characters and brings them to life on the Burlesque stage.

Topper has been Charlotte's biggest burlesque fan for over 15 years, front and center at every burlesque show possible in the southeast. Many years performing in various party rock bands has instilled a love of showmanship and provided experience behind a microphone in front of a crowd. A natural charisma and large, outgoing personality means a stranger is only a friend he hasn't met yet. With personal and professional ties to burlesque communities in Tennessee, Virginia, Georgia, and of course North Carolina, Topper brings only the best with the goal of entertaining the audience.

Anita Tool is Charlotte's Silliest Showgirl! As a burlesque performer, her main goal is to make her audiences fall out of their chairs laughing! She is a member of Charlotte's own Flamingo Revue. As one of the co-producers of Tool Chest Productions, She loves to make sure that both her audience and cast are well taken care of. She has been on or around stages her entire life and is always looking for her (or your!) next spotlight.

Richard Picture spent his early years in western North Carolina where he fronted several heavy metal bands. He enjoys seeing new and interesting acts, and is looking forward to sharing them with you. New to the world of burlesque, he is happy to be returning to the stage once again in what is sure to be a grand adventure.