I have over 20 years experience performing in burlesque shows and am happy to discuss it :)
How has the industry and art form changed since you started?
What are some common stereotypes about burlesque that you’d like to debunk?
I’ve seen one burlesque show in my life that was part comedy routine, part song and dance number, part strip tease and I absolutely loved it! Is that typical for burlesque shows? How does one find about events in their area to see more like that?
Yes! Burlesque is a risqué variety show. The strip teases are obviously like the iconic brand of the performances, but really there such a huge emphasis on comedy and having them be fun and enjoyable. The best part of doing burlesque is that you get to do everything. I get to act, dance, sing, perform comedy, occasionally I’ve even done magic. It’s a performer’s dream!
What are your top three most memorable moments in your career so far?
How did you get started?
It was a summer in college and I was a theater major so any way I could get paid to perform I was dying for and a friend of mine who was also a theater major heard about this open audition for a burlesque show and we decided to try it out. Worked out an awful routine, made it into the show, and got a few laughs. Been hooked ever since.
That’s really cool, thank you for sharing :)
What is your favorite show you’ve gotten to take part in? I saw the Empire Strips Back a few years ago and remember it was a ton of fun.
“Hollywood Icons”. We all got to dress up as actors from the golden age and do impressions and it was so much fun. Got to recreate scenes from famous movies. Bu there’s so many fun themes I’ve gotten to do.
