Corporate events
Holiday parties, offsites, client nights and all-hands people talk about afterwards.
Corporate & ERG
A drag queen for corporate events and ERGs
Holiday parties, offsites, client nights and Pride Month at work, hosted by a queen who keeps the whole room comfortable and laughing. Planner-friendly, with a clear run of show for your team, a ready-made bio and slide, and a fully insured performer.
What Bella brings
Built around your crowd
ERG & heritage month events
Programming for LGBTQ+ and allied employee resource groups, planned with your ERG leads.
Pride Month at work
Lunch-and-learns, kickoffs and happy hours with a host who gets everyone involved.
Drag 101 workshops
A fun, interactive look behind the wig, the makeup and the character.
Drag Bingo & Drag Trivia
Rounds about your company, your crew or pure pop culture, with prizes and sass.
Virtual events
Hosted bingo, trivia and sessions for remote and hybrid teams.
What clients say
★★★★★
“Bella Donna was phenomenal for our office event! We came across some logistical issues on my end and Bella was so accommodating and kind. This was such an easy and transparent way to book for a drag queen! Bella was also very communicative and was easy to reach out to! ...”
★★★★★
“We had Bella Donna and Persephone perform (sing, dance, and host) our corporate Pride Happy Hour. Not only did they offer stellar performances, they also mingled amongst the crowd making everyone feel welcomed. They stood for pictures and made the event so much better!! ...”
Office holiday parties
A holiday party your team will actually talk about
From December happy hours to the big end-of-year night, Bella brings the sparkle and keeps the evening on schedule. Mix and match:
Holiday Drag Bingo
Prizes, sass and a caller who keeps every card in play, from the first ball to the last.
Year-in-review Drag Trivia
Rounds about your company’s year, your team or pure pop culture.
Awards, raffles and shout-outs
Bella hosts the moments that matter and keeps them moving.
A show and photos
An opening number, a finale and pictures with everyone who wants one.
Remote and hybrid teams
Hosted bingo and trivia online, so everyone joins the party.
Book early
The holiday party season goes first. Send an enquiry as soon as you have a date.
See the evening party running order below for how the night usually flows.
Ask about holiday dates
Planner kit
Everything for your deck and your run of show
Free to download and share with your team, your ERG leads or your building.
Performer bio
Bio, photo, what Bella offers workplaces and a short intro you can paste into an invite or agenda.
Download the bio
Intro slide
One slide to drop into your event deck, with a suggested host intro in the speaker notes. Opens in Google Slides and Keynote too.
Download the slide
Planner kit
Two example running orders and a planning checklist for space, tech, timings and building access.
Download the kit
Example running order
How the time usually flows
Two examples to plan around. Every show is shaped with you, and the final run of show is confirmed in writing.
60-minute Pride Month or ERG session
- 30 min beforeBella arrives, changes in a private room and does a quick sound check with your AV contact.
- 0:00Welcome from your host or ERG lead.
- 0:03Bella’s entrance and opening number.
- 0:10Hello and icebreaker. Bella warms up the room.
- 0:15Main segment: a Drag 101 talk, Drag Trivia or Drag Bingo.
- 0:45Questions from the room, hosted by Bella.
- 0:55Closing number and thank-yous.
- 1:00Photos with Bella.
Evening party or holiday celebration
- Before doorsBella arrives, changes and sound checks.
- DoorsBella greets guests and mingles.
- +0:30Bella opens the night and introduces your welcome remarks.
- +0:40First performance set.
- +0:55Hosted game: Drag Bingo or Drag Trivia with prizes.
- +1:30Awards, raffle or shout-outs, hosted by Bella.
- +1:40Finale number.
- +1:45Photos and goodbyes.
Planning checklist
What to sort before the day
Space & tech
- A microphone, wireless if possible, and a sound system
- A way to play music: a phone or laptop connection to the speakers
- A private room to change, close to the performance space, with a mirror
- A stage or a clear performance area
- Virtual events: a host login and a tech check beforehand
Timings
- Arrival time for setup and sound check
- Start time and length of each segment
- Any hard stops: meetings, venue close or catering
Content & audience
- Who’s in the room: size, mix and whether it’s all ages
- Anything to avoid: topics, songs or language
- Names to know: speakers, award winners, guests of honor
- Your photo and video policy
Building & admin
- Insurance details for your building or venue. Bella is fully insured and can provide them.
- Building access: security list, ID and check-in desk
- Parking or drop-off, and the load-in route
- Your vendor or purchase order steps
- One point of contact on the day, with a mobile number
Fully insured
Bella is fully insured and can provide insurance details for your building or venue. Just mention it in your enquiry.
Pitched to your room
Workplace-appropriate by default. Tell us who will be in the room and anything to steer clear of, and Bella shapes the show to match.
How booking works
From first message to final bow
Send an enquiry
Share your date, venue, audience and the vibe you're after.
Shape the show
A quick call or email to choose the format and pitch it to your crowd.
Lock it in
Confirm the details, timings and run of show in writing.
Showtime
Bella arrives ready to dazzle. You enjoy your own event.
Good to know
Your questions
Is the show appropriate for a workplace?
Yes. Every booking is shaped around your audience, from all-ages and office-friendly to a little more after-dark. Tell us who will be in the room and Bella will pitch it to match.
Can you host virtual events?
Yes. Drag Bingo, Drag Trivia and hosted sessions all work well online for remote and hybrid teams.
What do you need from us on the day?
Usually a microphone and sound system, a private space to change and one point of contact. We will confirm everything when we plan the run of show.
Is Bella insured?
Yes. Bella is fully insured and can provide insurance details for your building or venue. Just mention it in your enquiry and tell us what your building needs.
Can we use Bella’s bio and slide in our invite or deck?
Yes. Download the performer bio and the intro slide on this page. The bio includes a short intro you can paste straight into an invite or agenda.
Can the running order change?
Of course. The running orders on this page are examples. Every show is shaped around your event, and the final run of show is confirmed in writing.
Can Bella host our office holiday party?
Yes. Bella hosts office holiday parties across Chicago and the suburbs, with Drag Bingo or Drag Trivia and prizes, awards and raffles, a show and photos. The evening running order on this page is a good place to start.
When should we book for the holiday season?
As early as you can. The holiday party season books up first, so send an enquiry as soon as you have a date in mind.
Bookings
Ready to book a Chicago drag queen?
Tell us your date, venue and crowd and we'll come back with availability and a quote. The more you share, the better we can tailor the show.
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