World Premiere of a Fun, New Film by Pam Percy
Brava: A Titillating History of Bras Thursday, May 14, 2026 – Oriental Theatre
Brava: A Titillating History of Bras
– Evening includes debut of short film by Victor DeLorenzo and Brava Style fashion show of artsy bras –
Milwaukee, WI – April 22, 2026 – Producer, writer and director Pam Percy is delighted to announce that her film Brava: A Titillating History of Bras will have its debut screening at Milwaukee’s historic Oriental Theatre on Thursday, May 14. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the program will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a debut screening of the short film Mary for the Block by Victor DeLorenzo. That screening will be followed by a Brava Style artsy bra fashion show at 7:00 p.m. The world premiere screening of Brava: A Titillating History of Bras will begin at 7:30 p.m.
A fun and informative documentary, Brava: A Titillating History of Bras explores the fascinating history of bras. Blending animation, music and lyrical verses, Brava takes audiences on a lighthearted journey through the evolution of this iconic garment. When asked why she wanted to create a film about the history of bras, creator Pam Percy responded, “I never know when a crazy thought will come to mind. But I started thinking of a Cinderella story where the girl leaves her bra instead of a shoe and it blossomed from there.”
In the film, after the main character Bob discovers that his one-night stand has left, leaving only her bra, he embarks on a journey to uncover the history of this essential and complex piece of clothing – the BRA! His adventure takes him back to its origins in ancient Greece, then through the Middle Ages, where the corset made its first appearance and eventually became the dominant undergarment throughout the Victorian era.
Along the way, Bob discovers the many inventors who crafted, refined and transformed the modern bra in the post-Victorian era. He also explores how styles evolved: from the flat-chested flappers of the Roaring Twenties to the fuller, more voluptuous silhouettes of the 1940s, influenced by Hollywood glamour. Bob delves into the billion-dollar bra industry by investigating bullet bras, Wonderbras, Victoria’s Secret bras and training bras. He even examines the urban legend of bra burning. Audience members will get to learn about the evolution of the bra through a unique combination of animation with documentary images. The narration also blends music and lyrical passages with storytelling. The result is a fun, enlightening and one-of-a-kind film.
Jon Phillips, the film’s editor and animator, described how he created the distinct visual world of Brava: “Early on, Pam and I worked together to establish the puppeted, cut-out style of the characters, which allows for a lot of personality while still letting things be loose and playfully rough. We went back and forth with a few test animations until we found something we were both happy with. I worked on building visual elements while the script was getting finalized and recorded, and once that was ready, it was off to the races! I built and animated everything in After Effects, Blender, Premiere, a bit of traditional animation in Photoshop, some things using physical mediums that I then scanned in – really whatever each situation called for.”
A debut screening of the short film Mary for the Block by noted Milwaukee musician Victor De Lorenzo will kick off the evening at 6:30 p.m. The film examines the memories of a Music Producer who tries to find peace of mind on one square block on the East Side of Milwaukee.
Following the short film screening, audience members will be treated to a colorful runway Brava Style show of 20 original artsy bras hosted by popular Drag Performer Karen Valentine aka KV. KV will be assisted by Jules Laabs from Studio D’Angeli. Original bras featured in the fashion show have been created by the Edessa School of Design, Carrie Skoczek, Barbara Rossi, Holly Harnischfeger, Deborah Render, Louise Kempe, along with several additional Milwaukee artists. Althea’s Fine Lingerie on Jefferson Street will also showcase one of their beautiful pieces.
Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite arty bra to the screening.
Other Milwaukee creatives involved in the Brava project include music icon John Sieger, who composed the opening song and performed it along with Robin Pluer and Peter Batchelder, the voice of Bob who also sang and composed the additional songs. Batchelder is a composer, sound designer and audio engineer from Independent Studios. Didier LePlae did the sound editing. Character voices include Victor DeLorenzo, Peter Batchelder, Valerie Glowinski and Robin Pluer.
Tickets to Brava: A Titillating History of Bras are $25 and may be purchased at the website bravathefilm.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the door of the Oriental Theatre on the day of the screening. A special student price of $10 is available online and at the door.
For more information about the film or becoming a sponsor, please contact Pam Percy at Buffalo Stampede Productions, pampercy@aol.com or (414) 315-1115.
Biographies
Pam Percy
The film is written, directed and produced by Pam Percy. Percy is a seasoned producer, writer, and director with a diverse career starting with event planning and serving as managing director for Theatre X. She later transitioned into radio production, producing “Hotel Milwaukee” on WPR for eight years, while also co-writing the column Boris and Doris on The Town for the Shepherd Express and authoring several books, including The Complete Chicken (2002). Following the death of her husband Martin Hintz in 2020, Pam made her directorial debut with the 2021 documentary Finding Loren. This heartfelt film, which tells the story of her late husband Martin Hintz’s search for his father’s missing WWII P-47 plane, received widespread acclaim. With her next film Chicken City, Pam returned to her love of chickens, bringing a fresh perspective to this often-overlooked cultural icon. Brava: A Titillating History of Bras is her third film.
Jon Phillips
Jon Phillips is the editor and animator for Brava: A Titillating History of Bras. He is a filmmaker and motion graphic artist/animator based in Milwaukee. Jon has worked in documentary, commercial, feature and short films. His most recent short film premiered at Slamdance. He has worked professionally as a motion graphics artist for over a decade, with many clients locally, nationally and abroad. Jon is a 2011 graduate of the UWM Film Program.
Karen Valentine
Karen Valentine is a Drag Performer, Social Columnist, bartender and host of Drag Queen Bingo at Miss KaGe’s Diner on Tuesday nights. She is also the founder and advisor of The Valentine Fund with Cream City Foundation, founded in 2011 to raise funds to support LGBTQ programs across the Milwaukee area.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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