The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.

The Spectator

The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.

The Spectator

The official student newspaper of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire since 1923.

The Spectator

    ‘Hormonal Imbalance’ aims for a ‘bitchin’ performance

    “We are a traveling pajama party.”

    That is how Sally Fingerett described the show she and three other women – known together as the Four Bitchin’ Babes – will perform in Eau Claire this weekend.

    The group of “singer-performer-comedians” will perform their new “estrogen-fueled” show, “Hormonal Imbalance . A Mood Swinging Musical Revue,” on Friday at the State Theatre, 316 Eau Claire St.

    “It’s basically a musical version of ‘The View,'” Fingerett said, explaining the songs and stories range from not making the cheerleading team in high school to a song about Viagra.

    Story continues below advertisement

    Fingerett, one of its founding members, said the group began 17 years ago when one of the Babes recorded an album of winter folk songs and decided to organize a road tour.

    At the group’s last performance, they decided to record their gig, Fingerett said, and the Four Bitchin’ Babes were born.

    “We are best friends from childhood who didn’t meet until their 40s and 50s,” Fingerett said. “People often ask if we are as close off stage as we are on, and we are.”

    From an urban, single sophisticate to a mother of a child with special needs to a woman in her second marriage with three kids, Fingerett said she, along with fellow Babes Debi Smith, Nancy Moran and Deirdre Flint, represent a wide variety of views and age groups.

    “Together we encompass all roles, attitudes and ages that women have,” Fingerett said.

    While the show’s focus is primarily the lives and experiences of everyday women, Fingerett said there have been men who really enjoyed the show as well.

    “It’s a very man-friendly show – not at all man-bashing,” she said. “Men love it because they get a chance to see what women talk about over lunch.”

    Senior Victoria Gottsacker said she hadn’t heard about the group until she saw a poster this week in the residence halls.

    “I’d love to check it out,” Gottsacker, adding that as an RA in Governors Hall, she is encouraging her residents to go.

    “I think it’s good for them to see empowered women . just to be able to be inspired and to see crazy women on the stage.”

    While all the songs and stories themselves are all written out, Fingerett said the rest of the show is spontaneous.

    “It’s not a scripted event,” she said. “It’s a very fun show with lots of shtick. We have a lot of fun on stag. It’s just a hoot.”

    Leave a Comment
    More to Discover

    Comments (0)

    The Spectator intends for this area to be used to foster healthy, thought-provoking discussion. Comments are expected to adhere to our standards and to be respectful and constructive. As such, we do not permit the use of profanity, foul language, personal attacks or the use of language that might be interpreted as libelous. The Spectator does not allow anonymous comments and requires a valid email address. The email address will not be displayed but will be used to confirm your comments.
    All The Spectator Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Activate Search
    ‘Hormonal Imbalance’ aims for a ‘bitchin’ performance