tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72447725056855111782024-02-18T23:44:57.230-08:00The Scarlet CurtainFosse Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01346663125340050732noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244772505685511178.post-51716390014128147082013-05-29T18:27:00.001-07:002013-05-29T18:28:39.642-07:00Checking In!Dear Ones,<br />
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It has been quite a while since I last made an appearance at The Scarlet Curtain. Life has called on me to focus elsewhere for a time, and for awhile to come as well, but I thought I would check it quickly. I haven't forgotten all of my dear, sweet friends and readers in the Burlesque Community!<br />
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I have a few things in the works. Working on plans to further re-vamp The Jack & Wood Show with Polly Wood, some new duets included! I'll be performing my Captain Jack act at Behind the Blue Door in July. If you are a Doctor Who fan, you won't want to miss this show! Last year was great, and I have a feeling this year will be even better. I'll have more info soon! And finally, I am super excited for the return of Burlesco Divino later this summer!<br />
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I am also hard at work making sure that attendees at this years BurlyCon are going to have some fabulous opportunities to learn, share and grow! I'll release information about presenters, guests and so forth as they become public, so stay tuned!<br />
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Finally, I want to send warmest wishes and cheers of joy and pride to fellow performers representing Seattle at The Burlesque Hall of Fame this year/weekend! <b><i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sydni.deveraux?fref=ts">Sydni Devereaux</a></i></b> will be competing for Queen of Burlesque, and BOTH <b><i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WaxieMoon?fref=ts">Waxie Moon</a></i></b> and <b><i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/paris.original?fref=ts">Paris Original</a></i></b> are competing for King of Burlesque! Also <b><i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Trojan.Original?fref=ts">Trojan Original</a></i></b> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ivahandfull?fref=ts"><b><i>Iva Handful</i></b> </a>are further representing as performers and innovators! I couldn't be happier, unless I was there in person to cheer them on!<br />
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While Twitter and FB will be abuzz this weekend with hundreds of updates, be sure to check on <a href="http://www.burlesquehall.com/">BHoF's </a>website as well. This organization is doing lots of good work, keeping old traditions alive, performers remembered and adored, and helping to usher in the new!<br />
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If you want some of the hottest updates I would recommend following: <a href="https://twitter.com/SirEddieVanGlam">Sir Eddie Van Glam</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/miss_polly_wood">Miss Polly Wood</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/missindigoblue">Miss Indigo Blue</a> on Twitter!<br />
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Well that is all for today. I promise my I'll update again soon!<br />
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<br />Fosse Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01346663125340050732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244772505685511178.post-91049790188261408332013-02-26T20:17:00.001-08:002013-02-26T20:17:51.391-08:00Meet the Boyz! Part 9Alright folks, we have come to the top of our billing, the poster boy for "Boyz! Boys! Bois!", and our very special guest here in Seattle.<br />
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<i>Jett Adore is one third of the Stage Door Johnnies, Chicago's award-winning male burlesque troupe, an old fashioned nudi show... with balls! The Stage Door Johnnies (Jett Adore, Bazuka Joe and Ray Gunn) perform choreographed striptease, combining dance, classic jazz, humor, acrobatics and all-around shenanigans.</i></div>
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<i>I addition to producing their own shows at Chicago's Park West Theater each month, the Johnnies team their titillating talents with the Dolls of Doom female burlesque in The Nuts 'N Cherries show throughout the year. They can also often be spotted in shows produced by Michelle L'amour and the Chicago Starlets.</i></div>
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<i>Jett and his Stage Door Johnnies brothers have been seen shakin' their nasties all over Chicago and in many other major cities, as well as in festivals internationally. He's gettin' his dance on the takin' his pants off... in way you've never imagined.</i></div>
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I have heard about the Stage Door Johnnies. I have seen pictures and a few video clips, but I have never had the opportunity to see, let alone work with one! I am excited beyond words to work with Jett Adore during this show! He is a class act, smooth, sexy, a man of style, and grace. He is in a word... yiff.</div>
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You will NOT want to miss this show, my friends. With "The Prince of Burlesque" <b><i>Jett Adore</i></b>, local legends <b><i>Ernie Von Schmaltz</i></b> and <b><i>Waxie Moon</i></b>, the delicious burlesque brothers, <b><i>Trojan</i></b> and <b><i>Paris Original</i></b>, sexy butch duo <b><i>Black & Tan</i></b>, the gender bending lothario, <b><i>Daddy Z Deviant</i></b>, kinky every-man, <b><i>Man Johnson</i></b>, exposing composer <b><i>EmpeROAR Fabulous</i></b>, and rhinestone stud <b><i>Sir Eddie Van Glam</i></b>... (oh and me!) this show is going to be awesome!</div>
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Fosse Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01346663125340050732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244772505685511178.post-87695708542214363202013-02-25T21:23:00.002-08:002013-02-25T21:24:03.265-08:00Meet the Boyz! Part 8Alright folks we're almost there! Not only are we just a few days away from Seattle's first big 'Boylesk' extravaganza of the year, but we have just two more performers for you to get to know! Tonight, let's meet our Emcee and Host...<br />
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Ernie Von Schmaltz is a 'ladies man'. He is a player with all the right moves, the object of desire in the eyes of many young women, and a role-model for young male exotic dancers all over The Emerald City, and Beyond. He believes in the power of the mustache, of polyester and gold medallions, and the irresitible appeal of a health paunch on a virile man. He is a gypsy at heart, traveling the land in a van, that will inevitably be a-rockin' next time you come a-knockin'. He is The Man.</div>
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Ernie Von Schmaltz has been a performer and emcee in Seattle's burlesque scene since 2005, he is an instructor of boylesque at The Academy of Burlesque, and is one of the funniest Mustachioed Stallions in the business. I have seen a number of shows hosted by this intimidating specimen of masculinity, and had the pleasure to be in one of them. I am stoked to have Ernie Von Schmaltz as the Master of Ceremonies for this our Boy Royale of Burlesque, a Celebration of Boydom, the third, the thickets, longest, and juiciest installment of Boys! Bois! Boyz!</div>
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<i>"Waxie Moon", a gender-blending "boylesque" performance-art stripping sensation has performed at various venues throughout Seattle including Key Arena, On the Boards, The Seattle Rep, ACT Theatre, The Moore Theatre and The Triple Door.</i></div>
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<i>Career highlights include being features in Land of the Sweets, a Burlesque Nutcracker (produced by Lily Verlaine and Jasper McCann), performing in and choreographing House of Thee Unholy #2, 3 and 4 (produced by The Swedish Housewife) and being present by numerous performance organizations including On The Boards (Northwest New Works Festival and 12 Minutes Max), Bumbershoot and The Seattle Erotic Arts Festival. She has performed "boylesque" for Margaret Cho, Cyndi Lauper, Carson Kreseley and The B-52's. In 2010 he was nominated for a Gregory Award (Excellence in Theater, Washington State). She is the subject of the feature-length documentary film Waxie Moon (directed by Wes Hurley) which has been screen at numerous film festivals, including The Seattle Gay and Lesbian Film Festival (Audience Award), The International Queer Fruits Film Festival (Jury Prize) and CineKink (NY Audience Choice Award - Honorable Mention). He is also featured in the documentary film, A Wink and a Smile (directed by Deirdre Timmons). In 2009 he was voted "Best Burlesque Performer" by The Seattle Weekly (Readers Poll). Recently s/he acted in, co-wrote and co-produced Waxie Moon in Fallen Jewel (directed by Wes Hurley).</i></div>
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Ladies and Gentlemen, Waxie Moon is a Seattle Burlesque Icon. S/he is a subject of man crushes by nearly ever straight male burlesque fan I know! He is a role model to the "boylesque" community, myself included! She is fierce... and I don't use that term lightly! I cannot express how excited I am to have Waxie Moon rejoin the cast of Boys! Bois! Boyz! after performing in our last show last May, or my joy at that once more the boyz will "Cum Together" around/over/on/etc. this Boylesque Phenomenon!</div>
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Make sure to <a href="http://m.bpt.me/event/321943">get you tickets folks</a>, because this show will be awesome!</div>
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~ Fosse Jack</div>
Fosse Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01346663125340050732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244772505685511178.post-72307571404040538132013-02-22T09:47:00.002-08:002013-02-22T23:07:02.523-08:00Meet the Boyz! Part 6<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: #cccccc;">The world of boylesque is as complex as another child of Madame Burlesque. Our next pair of performers are from the "Butch" contingency of our art form, and for those in the know I happen to have a thing for Butches!</span></div>
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graceful elegance of balletic beauty. This international burlesque star calls
on his extensive experience in many forms of dance and theatre to craft his
unique style of burlesque. Possessing a statuesque aesthetic, he utilizes his
affinity for movement to captivate, inspire and capture the hearts of audiences
wherever he goes. Paris has toured nationally as well as to London and is also
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Fosse Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01346663125340050732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244772505685511178.post-46735262634306469422013-02-19T13:17:00.000-08:002013-02-19T13:19:50.989-08:00Meet the Boyz! Part 4<br />
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interest in burlesque goes back to 2005, when a friend asked him to take photos
of her act at an Academy of Burlesque recital. He immediately fell in love with
the art form. Since that time he has taken over 70,000 live burlesque photos
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took Miss Indigo Blue's 101 Boylesque class taught by Waxie Moon and Ernie Von
Schmaltz. After that he became hooked. He has been lucky enough to perform at
some of Seattle's most well know burlesque halls including The Rendezvous and
The Rebar and working with established performers and producers. He was excited
to be part of the summer of Nerdelsque last year performing in Stark
Naked: A Nerdlesque Tribute to A Game of Thrones and Whedonesque
Burlesque: acts inspired by the works of Joss Whedon. He has performed at
The Texas Burlesque Festival in Austin. He was thrilled to be part of Miss
Indigo Blues step-down number at 2012's Burlesque Hall of Fame. He describes
his burlesque as Absurd-lesque: slightly demented, perverted and always silly.
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101 Recital that gave birth to Man Johnson.
If I recall correctly it was the same one in which Sir Eddie was
re-Christened, and fellow artists Piston Chambers and Rip Curl came into
existence. That is to say it was a
pretty momentous show! I also shared the
Burlesque 202 experience with that very same group, and it was a blast to see
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called the “Everyman of Burlesque”. He takes everyday situations, and
preconceptions and takes them to the ‘kinky side of life’, flips them on their
head, turns them inside0out and fs’em sideways.
As a character he is the kinky-geek that lives in his dirty old uncle’s
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Fosse Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01346663125340050732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244772505685511178.post-68427312733416163872013-02-17T22:59:00.000-08:002013-02-17T23:00:02.104-08:00Meet the Boyz! Part 3<span style="background-color: black; color: #cccccc; text-align: justify;">We are less then two weeks away from Seattle's celebration of boylesk, "Boys! Bois! Boyz!" on March 1st! With that in mind allow me to introduce the next of our performers!</span><br />
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gender bending lothario is a product of Weimar Era aesthetics. His darkly
carefree attitude that "anything goes" stems from his belief that we
could all die tomorrow...so...why not do it all, try it all, f&*k it
all? You've seen Daddy crooning and hosting on stages around Seattle
including previous editions of "Boys, Bois, Boyz", Randy Andy's
"Tomfoolery", La Petitie Mort's "Morbid Curositease",
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<i>EmpeROAR Fabulous!!! is an award-winning Seattle based singer-songwriter, boylesque performer, emcee, instructor and event producer. He is The Exposing Composer, The Singing Slinger, The Turquoise Noise Maker and Electric Blue Shimmy-Shaker, Your Raunchy Ruler and King of Queer, EmpeROAR Fabulous!!! </i></div>
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EmpeROAR is a performer <i>par excellance</i>, wholly devoted, incorrigibly and unashamedly unique! His performances have been called "crazy" by some, "insane" by others, and who am I to gainsay them? I've seen spectators giggle, blush, laugh and avert their eyes, even look slightly bewildered all in response to this artist's evocative (you might say explicit) lyrics, brash stage presence, and cleverly absurd concepts. From sing and strips about sex-starved airline stewards to graceful renditions of Hans Christian Anderson's fairy tales, EmpeROAR Fabulous applies unwavering dedication to his art, and a feylike <i>glamor</i> to everything he does.</div>
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With the "Prince of Burlesque" Messieur Jett Adore, a bonafide "Knight Erotic", Sir Eddie Van Glam, and the "Ruler of Raunch" EmpeROAR Fabulous!!! our little show is looking to be something of a <i>Boy Royale of Burlesque</i>! Make sure you have your ticket! *** <span style="background-color: black;"><a href="http://m.bpt.me/event/321943" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;" target="_blank">http://m.bpt.me/event/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block;"></span>321943</a> </span>***</div>
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Ladies and Gentlemen in only
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This is the third time that <b><i>Sir Eddie Van Glam</i></b> and I have worked on producing this show together and we are stoked to add veteran producer and performer <b><i>EmpeROAR Fabulous</i></b> to our team AND to partner with the prestigious organization that is <b><i>Miss Indigo Blue’s Academy of Burlesque</i></b>!</div>
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We have a fantastic cast of
Seattle Boyleskers on top of Jett (wait… I guess we should get his consent
before making those plans. :-p) and
first and foremost among them are the incomparable <b><i>Ernie Von Schmaltz</i></b>, who will
be hosting our show, and ‘international stripping sensation’ <b><i>Waxie
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Sir Eddie Van Glam</span></b></div>
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Boylesk Performer, Producer, Emcee, Actor, Professional Wrestler, Hair Stylist</div>
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<b><o:p><span style="background-color: black; color: #cccccc;">"The Rhinestone Stud," Sir Eddie Van Glam has been thrilling audiences by mixing machismo & metrosexuality since 2009. He is co-producer of the Seattle Boylesk Revue "Boys! Bois! Boyz!" as well as co-producer & trainer of the Seattle based stage combat troupe, "3-2-1 Battl!" With abs of righteousness & a suitcase full of awesome, this sharp dressed man delivers a sizzling performance every time!"</span></o:p></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #cccccc;">I first saw Sir Eddie Van Glam as newcomer “Van Glam”
in an early production of The Nightmare Before Christmas Cabaret. Van Glam rocked my socks off with (and he is
going to hate me for telling you this…) his interpretation of Bad Romance,
sporting fish nets and heels. Since this
first foray into burlesque “Van Glam” joined the AoB Boylesque 101 class and
was re-christened “Sir Eddie Van Glam”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #cccccc;">Since that time Sir Eddie has continued to grow as
an artist, performer and as a producer, and is one of Seattle’s BIGGEST
boylesque fans and supporters to boot. He</span><span style="background-color: black; color: #cccccc;"> has all the bravado and charm of Lancelot (sans the rainbow colored mambo sleeves), and the sex appeal and good natured camp of Hollywood Elvis Presley.</span><span style="background-color: black; color: #cccccc;"> What can you say about a hetero-sexual man with a hard on for
rhinestones, and an intense desire to take his clothes off in front of
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #cccccc;">Ladies and Gentlemen, I know a little about what Sir
Eddie is bringing to the stage on March 1<sup>st</sup> and I can say this. It is something new. It is something sexy. And it is something you won’t want to miss!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #cccccc;"><b><i>Boys! Bois! Boyz!</i></b> is a bi-annual Celebration of Boydom produced
by and featuring some of Seattle’s hottest boylesque performers! On March 1st,
Boys! Bois! Boyz! in partnership with The Academy of Burlesque is bringing you
a bigger, thicker, longer lasting bundle of boy flesh than ever before.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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tickets soon. This fantastical spectacle of boylesque should not be missed! </span><span style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: initial;"><a href="http://m.bpt.me/event/321943" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">http://m.bpt.me/event/<wbr></wbr>321943</a> !!!</span></span></div>
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In the “golden age of burlesque”,
the women of bump & grind would perform for upwards of 20 minutes at a
time. The drawn out art of the tease,
blended with a profuse amount of choreography or improvised dance meant that a
single artist was an entire ‘Act’ all to herself. Today the standard burlesque piece averages at about 5
minutes. With YouTube, Netflix, Twitter,
Facebook and other social media outlets dishing out instant gratification we are
mentally geared toward shorts. This
isn’t necessarily bad! It’s just a new standard. Personally I love it when a
performer can tell an entire story in the course of a single song, and can get
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With this in mind the concept of
a burlesque show devoted entirely to contemporary long form burlesque, that is
acts averaging 10 minutes or more, and involving varied elements of performance,
is a risky one. However, if you have
been following my sporadic posts over the past 10-12 months you may note that
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The first of SSB’s 2013 season is
called “<b>Long Kiss Goodnight</b>” and is composed of four feature acts, and a
sprinkling of shorter group numbers. Of
the troupe’s five primary members, four participate in each night’s
performance. The themes of the individual
pieces are surprisingly diverse, sharing only a joint dedication to a longer-form
of act structure. This diversity of
theme provides the necessary variety needed to maintain the attention of a
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The show’s host, <b><i>Cherry Manhattan</i></b>,
spun a story built around a decadent party.
Sporting a lovely RP dialect, a variety of evening and ‘after-evening’
outfits, and playing the role of a gracious, candid, professional party girl,
Cherry was delightful and engaging! Her
mixing of borderline adolescent obsession with kissing, a peppering of pop-culture
references, sophisticated innuendos, and obscure allusions allowed her to connect
with the varied mob that is The Noc Noc’s usual crowd. This was my first opportunity to enjoy Cherry’s
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The first of SSB’s featured act was
<b><i>Polly Wood</i></b>’s 'extended edition, director’s cut' of her Elizabeth Taylor Tribute. Polly’s approach to the longer form structure
of the show was to provide, in sequence, strip tease, reverse strip, strip
tease, reverse strip, and final reveal. In
her interpretation of the famed Hollywood diva, Polly explored two of Taylor’s
most remembered roles: Cleopatra and Maggie the Cat, and executed the costume
changes necessary to play those roles, all without revealing her… well ‘lady
apples’? Polly’s take on Ms. Taylor
leans more to the lighthearted than to the smoldering, walking the line
between tribute and good natured parody, but she successfully captured moments
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Second was <b><i>Dona De Couri</i></b>’s three
part sketch/burlesque act involving a kissing booth, an Andrew Sisters’ style performance
between herself, Polly Wood and Jesse Belle-Jones, and finally a classic strip
tease. The kissing booth sketch was
hysterical! Dona’s initial revulsion, followed by decided enthusiasm provided
the audience with vivid images of her ‘clients’. The musical performance that followed was a
delightful surprise. I love it when performers open up in other ways! Finally, Dona’s skills as a
dancer, and consummate teaser, successfully pleased, entertained and titillated the audience, in the third
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Next up, <i><b>Jesse Belle-Jones</b></i>
becomes the medium for a Grecian Goddess with her interpretation of Actaeon and
Artemis. Okay this was one of my
favorite acts, but I am a huge myth buff! The act begins with a rendition of
SSB’s harem girl group act, a piece that evokes popular images of Sapphos and
the Isle of Lesbos. Then with a little exposition
from our gracious hostess, we are transported to a forest pool where the
Goddess Artemis is caught in the act of bathing. I don’t want to give anything away, but I
will say that this little furry yiffed, the audience was left spell bound, and
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Finally, <i><b>Evilyn Sin Claire</b></i>
channels the majesty of the peacock, the mystery of a masquerade, and the
allure of reflection. Have you ever had
a conversation with someone in a mirror?
There is something fascinating about reflections. They capture our attentions, and our
imagination. Even as self aware
individuals there is a child-like feeling of looking into another world. (Well
that could just be me.) Ms. Sin Claire utilizes
this fact beautifully, teasing herself and allowing us to more fully experience
the voyeuristic thrill that is watching a burlesque act. This has to rank as one of my favorite piece
performed by Evilyn. There was a calm
control about her that dominated the audience in a way I’m not sure they were
fully aware of. Few performers have the
effect on me that Evilyn does (I’ll let you interpret that as you wish), and I
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acts, with a sprinkling of group participation, all skillfully performed with appropriate flash, flare and sex appeal.
It is a simple but risky concept. It was a show that I believe worked
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Sinner Saint Burlesque is one of
Seattle’s oldest, longest, continually operating burlesque troupes, and can be
found at <b>The Noc Noc Every Thursday Night</b>.
I strongly encourage you to attend their run of a “Long Kiss Goodnight”
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must apologize for my absence. I feel as
if I dropped off the face of the world a couple of months ago. Life happens, or so they say, but it does
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For those who have read my blog
before, it will come as no surprise that my first review in months is of a
<b><i>Sinner Saint Burlesque</i></b> show. Over the
years I have had the opportunity to experience, and chronicle many of the adventures
of this group of ladies. I have seen
members come and go, and I have witnessed the troupe grow from an alliance of
individual performers into the solid performance entity they are becoming
today. That is to say, not only are the
ladies of SSB, extremely talented as individuals, they are solid as an artistic
team. They have grown from individual
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At first glance “<b>The Hot Seat</b>”
may throw you for a loop. While SSB has
long established a reputation for its themed shows, and this past year delved
into the art of narrative driven shows, “The Hot Seat” takes these two to a new
level. This is an entire show built
around a chair. You read that correctly,
“The Hot Seat” is an ecdysiastic spectacle built around a piece of furniture. I had no idea what to expect, but having seen
it I only wish I had done so earlier.
This review doesn’t give y’all much time to check it out, so read quick
and get to <b>The Noc Noc</b> next Thursday (Oct 12<sup>th</sup>).</div>
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The narrative is spoken from the
perspective of a humble burlesque prop, a curvy backed chair, painted silver
and clearly marked by the SSB logo. At
the beginning the audience is told about how ‘<i>The Chair</i>’ was found and brought
into the group to fulfill various needs of the Sinner Saints. As the story progresses, we find out how the
chair’s relationship with the troupe grew from humble prop, to coveted object,
to confidant and sanctuary. We see ‘The
Chair’ become a safe place for the Ladies to find support, experiment
artistically and live out their wildest fantasies. We learn that the Chair is not just a simple
piece of furniture, it is a “<i>Hot Seat</i>” that knows the Sinner Saints as
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You might think that a story told
from the perspective of a chair is a little odd, and at first glance you’d be
right, but considering how many Pixar movies have told stories from the
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<b><i>Diva le Deviant</i></b>, hostess and
author of “The Hot Seat” gave voice to ‘the Chair’. In her strongest piece of narrative hosting
to date, Diva was through the show sympathetic and sexy, funny and clever, and
believe it or not, adorably innocent. Her
commitment to the perspective of her character, kept her focused and the
audience rapt. Her jokes were cleverly
executed and her attachment to the dancers ‘using her’ was clear and
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The Sinner Saints themselves
brought some serious game to the table.
As was expected their acts revolved around, and used ‘the Chair’. Each of the Ladies rocked at least one new
piece, and the major group number was an amazing twist on one of their classic
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<b><i>Lady Tatas</i></b> provided both class
and comedy. In her first act she offered
the audience a classic tease, and had the honor of being the first derriere to
grace the ‘Hot Seat’. Her second act was
more of an actor’s monologue then a strip tease, but Tatas pulled it off where
few could. Have you ever seen a grown
woman have an argument with a piece of furniture? Crazy great aunts, aside, you
have to see this one. Intel: Lady Tatas
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<b><i>Lotti Glitterati </i></b>each shared their romances with the chair. The latter, Ms. Glitterati showed that
sometimes we only want something because everyone else does. Usually, we want such things all to
ourselves. Lotti was beautiful in
classic glamour, and while the chair may have slipped through her fingers in
the end, she didn’t let the ‘one that got away’ faze her. She’ll get what she wants eventually. Nikola bore her soul, while on that
chair. She offered the audience a piece
of what I call, “burlesque dramatique” a darker, more serious piece in which
exposure is more important that titillation.
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Guest Artist <b><i>Kylie Koyote</i></b> stepped
in to participate in the “poly-armchair-amory” (a Diva-ism, not original Fosse
Jack!), and brought two of her signature pieces to the stage. Her Flamenco inspired chair dance was the
first. I have seen this act before and I
can happily say that Kylie never stops getting better! It was a beautiful piece, and ‘the chair’
made for a very steady Latin Lover. Her
second act however, was the one that really got the crowd going. From ‘imitation’ to ‘fellation’, Kylie made
the audience pant. This is why I’d like
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In both acts she made that chair work.
In the ‘Wild Child Tango’ she reveled in an abandon of passion and
desperation. Longing for forbidden
love, all she could do was live out her fantasies in her mind, and on the
chair. Speaking of fantasies, Evilyn’s
second act made me laugh and blush harder than anything I’ve seen in a long
time. Though short and sweet, the
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individual acts are, across the board, solid and sexy. The group acts blend classic SSB and the
newer, more theatrical stylings the group has embraced. The narrative is the strongest they have come
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means you have one more shot to see this romantic comedy about a group of girls
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PS: Stayed tuned, I have been
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It looks like I'm off to a late start for July. With a full week gone and a couple of fabulous shows already past, all I can say it move quick if any of the following piques your interests!<br />
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"<strong>Blood, Sugar, Sex, Magic</strong>" by <strong><em>Sinner Saint Burlesque</em></strong> continues through <strong>July 26th</strong> at <strong>The Noc Noc</strong>. This adaptation of an ancient Babylonian myth follows six mortal maidens on their journey of sexual enlightenment and their quest to awaken the goddess Ishtar.</div>
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"<strong>Teenybopper Times: A Burlesque Revue</strong>" is the <strong><em>Back Bar Beauties</em></strong>' summer show. Celebrating "a few savory months of sunshine, teeny bikinis, slow-motion bounding down the beach and freshly minted graduates seeking an exciting new world." The Beauties will be remebering by gone days of youthful abandon, summer time icons and more. You will find them, and special guest host <em><strong>Anita Goodman</strong></em>, on <strong>Thursday July 12th</strong> (8pm & 10pm) at <strong>Sonya's Skyy Lounge</strong> in Belltown.</div>
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<a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/256951">Get Tickets Here</a></div>
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It has been called the "Summer of Nerdlesque". It started last month with a Doctor Who themed cabaret, and will continue this month. First with...</div>
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"<strong>Stark Naked: A Nerdlesque Tribute to A Game of Thrones</strong>" by <strong><em>Fauxdust Presents</em></strong>. On <strong>Friday 13th</strong>, and <strong>Saturday 14th</strong> at <strong>Theatre Off Jackson</strong> you will be able to catch a myriad of Seattle ecdysiasts geeking out to the HBO hit based off of George R. Martin's novel A Game of Thrones. Hosted by The Mad Marquis of Portaland (I really hope their is a 'flaming sword' involved), Stark Naked will "fuse contemporary pop culture and social commentary with the already over-the-top elements of high fantasy, through multimedia displays of burlesque, music and varietey" sound intrigue? Yes it does!<br />
<a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/255207">Get Tickets Here</a></div>
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"<b>Mitzy's Ditzy Glitzy Variety Show...Returns!</b>" produced by <b><i>Mitzy Sixx</i></b> at the <b>ReBar </b>on <b>Saturday, July 14th</b>! Once a staple of the Open Circle Theater's cache of entertainment, Mitzy Sixx is bringing back her Variety Show for a ONE NIGHT ONLY event at the ReBar. Her show has been called a "confusing, sexy, hysterical romp with skin, music, dancing... and beat poetry?!" Having performed with Mitzy's crew I can attest to the accuracy of that description. :-) Fun times at the ReBAR on July 14th.<br />
<a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/255851">Get Tickets Here</a><br />
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And back to the "Nerdlesque"! There is a lot of it going on!<br />
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"<strong><em>JOYstick: A nerdlesque tribute to video games!"</em></strong> a <strong>GeekGirlCon '12</strong> fundraiser will be held on <strong>Friday 20th</strong>, and <strong>Saturday 21st</strong> at <strong>Theatre Off Jackson</strong>. Hosted by Vandaium Silver "JOYstick! is a full-fledged dedicated to the gaming world. The performers are gamers of all types, ready to take -1 (or more) to their armor in what will surely be an epic evening."<br />
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GeekGirlCon is dedicated to celebrating female involvement in all fields of science and technology; comics, arts, and literature; game play and design. GeekGirlCon '12 takes place August 11-12th at The Conference Center, Downtown Seattle.
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<a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/255775">Get Tickets Here</a><br />
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<b>Personal Note</b>: I am honored to be working with the cast of JOYstick, and excited that I am going to portray one of my favorite video game characters!<br />
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"<b><i>Starving Artists on Parade</i></b>" on <b>July 16th</b> will be celebrating its 1-Year Anniversary at <b>The Noc Noc</b>. Producers Mandy and Trystan have booked a number of artists including musicians: Isis and the Ghost, and Zack Wheeler, there will be burlesque by Sailor St. Claire, bellydancing by Betty Fish, rope work by Twisted Monk and side show acts by host Twisted Trystan, and more. This is a fun show, with access to local artistic vendors, dance music and of course the Noc Noc's signature drinks all for a low cover of $5!<br />
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"<b><i>Belly Night Fever</i></b>" by <b>Fleurs d'Egypte Dance Company</b> will be held at <b>The Can Can</b> on <b>July 19th</b>. This evening of dance entertainment will include flashy disco themed music, Egyptian belly dance, fan dance, "disco belly" and Brazilian samba.<br />
<a href="http://www.thecancan.com/">Check out The Can Can</a> or <a href="mailto:info@arabicbeat.com">E-Mail the Troupe</a><br />
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"<b><i>ICONIC A Burlesque Review</i></b>" by <b>House of Gorejess</b> asks the question "What does it take to be an Icon?" On Thursday, <b>July 19th</b> head to <b>Julia's on Broadway</b> to discover the answer as given by some of Seattle's most charming, tantalizing, and entertaining burlesque performers.<br />
<a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/259528">www.brownpapertickets.com/event/259528</a><br />
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"<b><i>Burlesque and the Body Electric</i></b>" at the <b>Rogue & Peasant</b> in Fremont on <b>July 20th</b> is a benefit of King County Libraries and is held in memory of sci-fi author Ray Bradbury. Burlesque for books?! Yes please!<br />
<a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/257524">Tickets and Information!</a><br />
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"<b><i>Hussies on Howell Street</i></b>" is brought to you by <b>Midnight Menagerie</b>. On <b>July 20th</b> at <b>The ReBar </b>local and visiting burlesque artists will explore the adage that "well behaved women rarely make history". You will find <i>The Divine Jewels</i> and <i>Crystal Explosion</i> from Spokane, and <i>Sophie Maltease</i> from Portland! Hosted by that Glamorous Gal with the Golden Gullet, Ms. Gams Galore it is going to be an historical night of brazen women, mischievous maids, and impudent girls!<br />
<a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/255762">Tickets Here</a><br />
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"<b><i>Gears, Pasties, and Other Curios</i></b>" a <b>Purple Devil Production</b>, will be a "stroll down the cobble stone streets of a history that never was". On <b>July 21st</b>, at <b>The Rendezvous/Jewelbox Theater</b> you will have an opportunity to visit a Steampunk Curio Shoppe in glittery burlesque fashion.<br />
<a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/256337">Tickets Here</a><br />
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"<b><i>The Summer SOULstice Show</i></b>" by <b>Gritty City Sirens</b> is for any burlesque fans alive and well in Tacoma! On <b>July 21st</b>, and <b>The Deltan Club</b>, the Sirens with guest artists, Boom Boom La Roux, and The Luminous Pariah will be moving to "the smooth sounds of the 60's and early 70's" The Sirens are donating a portion of the proceeds to a fund for local soldiers suffering with PTSD.<br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/388675371168032">Information</a><br />
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"<b><i>The Westside Burlesque Revue</i></b>" is a monthly cabaret produced by <b>Whisper De Corvo</b> at The Skylark in West Seattle. Here "the talents of Whisper De Corvo and Mr. Bawdy are joined by a rotation of local burlesque, cabaret, and variety performers, and cleaned up by Huney Bush."<br />
<a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/235135">Tickets Here</a><br />
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One last event of note happening this month in Seattle is "<b><i>Pink Light Burlesque</i></b>" a series of classes offered for free to breast cancer patients and survivors. Held in honor of Jennie Lee, the original contributor and visionary of the <b>Burlesque Hall of Fame</b> (and who succumbed to breast cancer), these classes have been very successful in New York and are now coming to Seattle via <b>The Academy of Burlesque</b>! Classes will be held on <b>July 14th</b>, <b>21st</b>, and <b>28th</b> as well as <b>August 4th</b>.<br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/352794998126962">More Information!</a><br />
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Loves!<br />
~ Fosse Jack<br />
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<i>If you would like to list your shows for August on The Scarlet Curtain, send your info to <a href="mailto:fossejack@gmail.com">Fosse Jack</a> by Friday, July 27th.</i><br />
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Looking forward please allow me to add this show to your radar as well.<br />
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<b><i>Jacqueline Hyde Presents</i></b> ~ "<b><i>A Burlesque Affair to Remember</i></b>" will be held at the <b>ReBar</b> on <b>August 1st</b>. "The Bicoastal Bad Ass Jacqueline Hyde, brings to Seattle a fantastic production of burlesque... End your Summer right and make it a Burlesque Affair to Remember..."<br />
<a href="http://www.jacquelinehyde.com/BurlesqueAffair.aspx">More Information!</a> and <a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/254397">Tickets Here!</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">Wow this has been a crazy and full week! It started with <b><i>Starving Artists on Parade </i></b>on Monday at <b>The Noc Noc</b>. I had the opportunity to perform at this side show type cabaret, hosted by the delightful <b><i>Twisted Trystan</i></b>, a local side-show performer who happened to catch my act at another show a couple of months ago. Trystan runs Starving Artists on the <b>Third Monday Night</b> of each month, bringing together vendors, burlesque performers, dancers, circus artists, and musicians to create a fun dive back into the weekend at the start of the week.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">It was a pleasure to performer on the Noc Noc's stage once more, and fun to see the sort of crowd that comes out on a Monday night! I was honored to share the stage with Trystan himself, as well as <i><b>The Scandal from Bohemia</b></i>, <i><b>Mai Li Pittard</b></i>, <b><i>Betty Fish</i></b>, <b><i>Cubs McGee</i></b>, and <i><b>Ursula Major</b></i>. I wasn't able to stay till the end (ah, balancing a performing career with a day job!) but I understand things go pretty intense after I left. I heard things about beds of nails, screw guns, and elaborately made up drag queens suspended by hooks from the ceiling! Wow! The show is a different each month but it seems like its solid entertainment and the Noc Noc always pours strong drinks, so I think folks to check it out next month!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">On Tuesday night I had the awesome opportunity to attend <b><i>The Scissor Sisters</i></b>' concert at The Paramount. I love this band and have been talking about wanting to see them for weeks when low and behold one of my buddies said that he had bought two extra tickets thinking there was someone in his circle who wanted to see them, and then remembered it was me! Sweet!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">For those of you who don't know lead singer, <i><b>Jake Shears</b></i> is a Seattle-native, and I hope he enjoyed his visit home. <b><i>Ana Matronic</i></b>, a native of Portland, of course got to poke fun at the sibling rivalry between our two cities.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">The crowd that came out to see them were a bit tamer than I was hoping, but such is a Tuesday night in Seattle, I suppose. Still the Sisters rocked the evening like a big pre-ki for Seattle PRIDE! Let's Have a Kiki, Keep Your Shoes On and Only the Horses from their newest album were definite favorites (I NEED this album!) but it was a couple of their oldies like Take Your Mama Out, and I Don't Feel Like Dancin were the crowd sing-a-longs.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">The Paramount floor was hot, sweaty and crowded but it was a lot of fun and I am super glad to have experienced it. The Sisters are a fun show, and even though he didn't take his pants off, Jakes Shears is as sexy on stage as he is in all of those nearly naked photos he tweets. He rocked the dance floor all night, and even though he was looking a little winded by the end, he gave the encore his all. Awesome. Their newest album <b>Magic Hour</b> is out, and I believe available on iTunes. Check them out!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">The other major event I had the opportunity to participate in was the <b><i>Seattle Erotic Arts Festival</i></b> at The Fremont Studios. This year marked 10 years of SEAF's celebration of Love and Lust, and it was a blast. I had the opportunity to perform on the Mainstage, as a Stage Pup and as part of Waxie Moon's finale piece. The opportunity to share the stage (and dressing room!) with super stars like <b><i>Waxie Moon</i></b>, <b><i>Miss Indigo Blue</i></b>, <b><i>Tigger</i></b>, <b><i>The Shanghai Pearl</i></b>, <b><i>Tamara the Trapeze Lady</i></b>, and everyone else was a true honor.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">The show itself, hosted by <b><i>Armitage Shanks</i></b>, was a pretty stellar piece of erotic entertainment. We had music by <b><i>The Wet Spots</i></b> (creators of SHINE!), aerial work, seductive strip tease, a guy wedding a dildo, a mild mannered nurse who become Wonder Woman by night, an auto-erotic experience while cleaning the tub, pole dancing, acrobatic bounding, boys in very little on their hands and knees, and bukkake, and we tied it all up with a rousing anthem the of sexual-spiritual kind. Both nights I walked home glowing and thanking God that I was born a sexual creature.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">As for the remainder of the festival, I had a lot of fun wandering the halls before the show began. Artwork depicting everything from a clown emerging from a vagina and climbing a massive phallus, to photos of a dazzling array of sexual positions, a history of homo-erotic photography from the 1950s on, a chia-pet vagina, and paintings both bizarre, and beautiful. There were demonstrations of bondage, strip tease, and other erotic arts, and performances including suspension, body painting, and a rather beautiful piece of sensuality performed by the ladies of <b><i>Sinner Saint Burlesque</i></b>. There were clowns, masters and slaves, guys in drag, and women in leather, masks, and lots of skin. It was a lot to take in, so to speak, but it was pretty awesome. If you didn't get to go this year, I would encourage you to check it out next year!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">As for today, <i><b>Pride</b></i>, well wouldn't you know it, I had to work and I work again tomorrow so no play for me. Still the I've seen picture of the parade and I know there is a lot going on tonight. So when people read this tomorrow, or in the days to come, know that I am excited to year your PRIDE experiences this year!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">It doesn't matter if you are gay or straight, lesbian or bisexual, transgendered, transvestite, mono, poly, vanilla, kinky, or anything... take PRIDE in who you love and how you love them.</span></span></div>
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The narrative of this piece follows the individual
journeys of six mortal women in their quest to instigate the return of the
goddess Ishtar to Earth. Ishtar, the
Babylonian goddess of love, fertility, sex and war has fled to the Underworld
in response to the ‘war on women’ agitated by 2012’s loud mouthed sexists in
politics. As a result lust has faded
from the world, and with it the drive to propagate has diminished. The world
itself stands on the brink of ruin, and the return of Ishtar is the only remedy
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The story is a clever, if not so subtle piece of social
commentary that draws on elements of ancient mythology to make a point. The classical Ishtar was a powerful and
important deity. As a fertility goddess
she was necessary to everyday life, she represented beauty, strength, and
vitality, and the story of her descent into the Underworld is one of the most
important and famous myths about her. She was also dangerous, as much daemon
and deity, and other ancients myths tell of the ruin that came to the men that
loved her. Even mighty warriors and fellow gods, lost virility and strength
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Considering the recent political movement against women’s
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But enough of that… it is not the intent of this article to analyze the
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While the Sinner Saints has been known for their thematic
shows (Animalia being my favorite) this venture into story-based shows is still
fairly new. BSSM is only the second of
their new narratives, but the Ladies have honed their theatrical chops since
their first run earlier this spring.
BSSM is a strong story, and a more cohesive show. The benefit of a narrative based show is
that cohesion. It allows an audience
member a sense of total immersion.
Conversely, if an act doesn’t quite fit it sticks out a little bit
more. Over all, the acts in BSSM fit
rather nicely. That being said, don’t
analyze too much. A few
cultural/geographic references used as introductory material seem out of place,
or mismatched with the acts. These did
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BSSM features four of Sinner Saint’s Principles; Evilyn
Sin Claire, Dona de Couri, Lady Tatas, and Polly Wood; as well as two new
interns, Lotti Glitterati and Nikola Teasela.
Host Dive le Deviant serves in the role of Ishtar, and much to my
pleasure the Sweethearts (Briq House and Penelope Rose) are as much a part of
the storyline and show as the rest.
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With 6 solo artists, Seattle’s “Bitch in Charge” and the
lovely Sweethearts all sharing the stage, there is a LOT of girl power rocking
The Noc Noc this run. The individual
performances are all solid, and while opening night had a few costume glitches,
and some difficulty with a hanging prop (keep your props simple to rig folks!),
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The highlights of the show, however, are the group
acts. That’s right, it’s plural! While SSB has long performed group finales,
the addition of an opening group act really gives this show a sexy kick-start! Would Wicked be nearly as spectacular
without its opening number? How about a
classic like Guys and Dolls, or contemporary burlesque shows like Land of the
Sweets? The opening of the show is what
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So Ladies and Gentlemen, if you like stories about love
goddesses being seduced into returning to Earth from the Underworld, revel in
watching mortals find sexual enlightenment, or just happen to be a fan of
T&A, Sinner Saint Burlesque’s “Blood, Sugar, Sex, Magic” is right up your
alley. For you burlesque aficionados,
BSSM has a bit of classic, a bit of neo, a spoonful of theatricality, a pinch
of punk rock and a healthy dose of raw, in your face sexuality. I said it before, it’s one helluva of spell,
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at The Noc Noc in Downtown Seattle, and I suggest you do! “Blood, Sugar, Sex, Magic” will run through
July 26<sup>th</sup>! More information at: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/188558204603273/">http://www.facebook.com/events/188558204603273/</a></div>
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<i><b style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">Well Ladies and Gentlemen, it's that time again! That is, it's time to get the skinny on what all is going on in Seattle's Burlesque and Cabaret Scenes. Here is my list!</span></b></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">This first
event on my list is a labor of Love. You
may or may not be aware but Seattle lost two long time members of its
performance art community in last week’s tragic shooting at Café Racer; Drew
Keriakedes and Joe Albanese. I did not
know these gentlemen myself, but many of my dear friends and artistic comrades
did. As easy as it would be to give into despair over the shooting and loss, it
is so much more important to take heart and cheer on the community as they pull
together to put on this first show.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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Fund</b>”<b> </b>at The Neptune<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">A Concert, Sing-a-long and Celebration of the lives of our dearly departed, featuring members of Circus Contraption, God's Favorite Beefcake and many, many, more!</span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">8pm ($15 donation)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Help us celebrate the lives of our dear friends with music and dance, while helping the victims' families with financial assistance. Proceeds will directly benefit the families of the victims, the surviving victim, spouses left behind, and Cafe Racer. Money left over will be used to create a living memorial for the victims and scholarships in their name.</span></div>
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<i style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">The fan boy I am is excited to announce Sinner Saint Burlesque’s newest
show will also launch this Thursday! SSB
performs every Thursday night at The Noc Noc, and are Seattle’s longest running
weekly revue. Here are the deets:</span></i></div>
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Thursday 7<sup>th</sup></span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> (and every Thursday Night), “<b><i>Blood
Sugar Sex Magic</i></b>” at The Noc Noc<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Sinner Saint Burlesque presents a narrative-cabaret
experience that travels you along the path of six mortal maidens in pursuit of
sexual enlightenment, and allows you to behold as they transform into supernatural
sex-goddesses before your very eyes.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: 12pt;">Supremely hosted
by Diva le Déviant and starring the supernatural sensations Doña Dei Cuori,
Evilyn Sin Claire, Lady Tatas, and Polly Wood. Also featuring the otherworldly
talents of Lotti Glitterati, Nikola Tease-La, and the Sinner Saint Sweethearts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Adventure</i></b>” at The Jewelbox<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: 12pt;">The Tempting Tarts Presents “The Sexiest Catch”. Get
ready to set sail on the S.S. Tart as we take you on a nautical adventure
through the glittery waters of burlesque! It's gonna be a magical, rainbow-colored
journey through the sea! What will be the catch of the day!?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;"><i>Back in January I started hosting a monthly cabaret at The Can
Can. For one night a month I get to
channel Joel Grey, tell stories, and take people on a journey into a dark and
hazy world. It’s a blast and I’d love to
see you there sometime!</i><i><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></span></span></div>
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at The Can Can<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Return
to an era of decadence and debauchery, as our little band of misfits explore
the pre-WWII German Cabaret Er<span class="textexposedshow">...a once again! New
acts, some new performers and a perfect way to end your weekend and get home
early on a Sunday night!</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;"><i>Ladies and Gentlemen, an era is coming to an end this month! Cabaret
Scene Celebrity Anita Goodman has been hosting her variety show at The
Rendezvous for years, and this month will mark her last production there. Where is she going from here? Knowing this “crazy (like a fox) blonde
bombshell” it could be anywhere!</i><i><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></span></span></div>
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Season Finale</i></b>” at The Jewelbox<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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Anita Goodmann Experience returns for its final appearance at the Rendezvous
Jewel Box Theater at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 14, 2012 . The Rendezvous is
located at 2322 2nd Ave in Seattle’s Belltown Neighborhood. Tickets are $10 and
available at the door.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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at The Noc Noc<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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Artist on Parade is a variety night of true proportions. We look all over the Seattle
area looking for up and coming talent here in Seattle. Every third Monday at
the Noc Noc you can come and see the very best of what Seattle has to offer,
live music, burlesque, bellydancing, magic, mayhem and more!! Each month we
provide a wide gamut of talent from performers to vendors; eight performers,
four vendors, all for the low price of only $5!!!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Tuesday 19<sup>th</sup></span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">, “<b><i>Tuesday Tease: An Evening of
Burlesque with Live Accompaniment</i></b>” at The LUCID<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Tuesday tease is Seattle’s only bi-monthly burlesque revue
with live musical accompaniment! The
show brings together the musical styliens of the Lurid Spectacles (Meg van
Huygen, Tyson Lynn, Jono Green, Jeff Myers and Jen Nelson) and a rotating cast
of Seattle’s best burlesque artists to create an evening of eye-popping and
toe-tapping entertainment. Tuesday Tease
takes place at LUCID in the U District on the 3<sup>rd</sup> Tuesdays of the
month, in April, June, August, October and December.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Hosted by Sailor St. Claire, June’s show features burlesque
by Sir Eddie Van Glam, Lola Lockeheart, and Bitsy Rini!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;"><i><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Okay this one isn’t a burlesque show,
exactly, but there will be a lot of ‘showing’ going on, including some
burlesque, and just a whole lot of interesting, sexy, and just plain weird
stuff. </span></i><i><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">J</span></i><i><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> If you like burlesque, or happen to be a fan
of sex in any or all of its many varieties, it’s worth looking into!<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></span></div>
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23<sup>rd</sup></b> “<b><i>Seattle Erotic Arts Festival</i></b>”<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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an immersive experience of world-class visual art, erotic short films,
glittering performances, captivating literary art, interactive installations,
vibrant after-parties, enlightening lectures and workshops, a wildly popular
Festival Store, and so much more.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<i style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">I have had the great fortune of lending my talents as an emcee to this
quirky & macabaret (I’m coining that
phrase, but feel free to use it!). The
Blackmoor Travelling Picture Show is like The Addams Family crossed with an Old
World Troupe of Minstrels, and maybe the B-52s.
Fun right? You should check it
out!<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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The Can Can<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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the Blackmoor Travelling Picture Show as they present a wild cabaret of twisted
performance and music. Featuring new material and some very special friends,
each show will be a unique event you won't wanna miss!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the Westside, here is an opportunity for some ecdysiastic entertainment. The 4<sup>th</sup> Thursday of every month
bring the Westside Burlesque Revue at The Skylark Café. Producer Whisper De Corvo imports artists
from across the water (well the bridge at least) to put on this show.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Intimate, fun, and
affordable, this show is a great night out for you West Seattlelites!<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Calling all Seattle
geeks, nerds, sci-fi fans and anglophiles, this next show is meant for
you! Ever wonder what happens inside
that blue box? Some of Seattle’s geekiest burlesquers are coming together
(snerk) to share their TARDIS inspired fantasies with you. The Doctor is in… but which of his Companions
is receiving? Is it Rose Tyler or Sarah
Jane Smith? Maybe Donna Noble (nah, they’re just mates!)? What about pan-sexual
Jack Harkness, or the incorrigable River Song?
It might not look it from the outside, but behind the blue door there is
room for them all!<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Behind
The Blue Door: A Dr. Who-inspired Cabaret is our sexy, silly take on the
Whoniverse. Join us for an evening of burlesque, dance and more as we shimmy,
shake, tease, and twirl our way across time and space with the help of a
tarted-up TARDIS. With eleven Doctors, multiple companions, several spin-off
shows, and an entire universe to explore anything can happen!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<i style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">As you can see there is a LOT going on this month, and there are even
more awesome opportunities coming up later on in the summer, so stay tuned! I'll be keeping you tuned in!<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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May 3<sup>rd</sup>, “<b>Fringe & Feathers”</b> @ The
Rendezvous: Produced by Miss Kitty Baby, this show is part of the Burlesque
Hall of Fame Legends Challenge Fundraiser (see below!) Fringe & Feathers
honors and is honored by Living Legend, Di Alba!</div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Information: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/328465317214216/">http://www.facebook.com/events/328465317214216/</a></span><br />
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May 3<sup>rd</sup> & 5<sup>th</sup>,
“<b>May Flowers</b>” @ The Mars Bar; An Unnatural Redhead Production,
celebrating spring</div>
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May 5<sup>th</sup>, “<b>Bullets
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Purple Devil Productions</div>
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May 13<sup>th</sup>, “<b>The
Sound and Smoke Cabaret</b>” @ The Can Can; A monthly, Weimar Era Style
Cabaret, hosted by yours truly, Fosse Jack and featuring the talents of Troupe
Hipnotica, JP Fierce, Cherry Manhattan and more!</div>
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May 16<sup>th</sup>, “<b>Midnight
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of Fame Legends Challenge!</div>
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May 18<sup>th</sup>, “<b>rePRODUCTION</b>"
@ West Hall; Hosted by Paula the Swedish Housewife, and featuring some of
Seattle’s sexiest performers, this fundraiser for NARAL Pro-Choic Washington
PAC, is a fantastic opportunity for you to show solidarity with Women and
Women’s Rights!</div>
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<span style="color: #222222;">May 18<sup>th</sup>, “<b>Boom Boom L’Roux’s Late Night
Revue!</b>”<b> </b>@ The Triple Door: Explore some of Seattle’s most exciting
performers in this show of true variété! The show will feature Lydia DeCarllo,
aerialist, Gale Force, EmpeROAR Fabulous!!! and The Shanghai Pearl, with host
Kaleb Kerr!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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May 23<sup>rd</sup>, “<b>Boys!
Bois! Boyz!</b>” @ The Rebar; Brought to you by Jack & Wood Productions and
Sir Eddie Van Glam, this celebration of Seattle boylesque will feature the
talents of Fosse Jack, Sir Eddie Van Glam, Sir Andrew Stallion, Benjamin
Weston, and the incomparable Waxie Moon! Hosted by Flirty Sanchez. (More info
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May 24<sup>th</sup>, “<b>The
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presents a wild cabaret of twisted performance and music! The Blackmoor
Traveling Picture Show is a troupe of ‘haunt couture’ musicians, who present
their own macabre take on Americana and Old World Cabaret, and feature the
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May 3<sup>rd</sup>, 10<sup>th</sup>,
17<sup>th</sup>, 24<sup>th</sup> & 31<sup>st</sup> “Sinner Saint Burlesque”
@ The Noc Noc: Every Thursday night you have the chance to catch one of
Seattle’s longest running burlesque troupes!</div>
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If you have any upcoming shows you would like to add to my future lists, or would like to receive my monthly updates via e-mail, please feel free to send me your info! You can reach me at fossejack@gmail.com</div>
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Coming to the <b><i>REBAR</i></b> on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012, <i><b>Jack & Wood Productions</b></i> and <i><b>Sir Eddie Van Glam</b></i> will bring you the return of:</div>
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<b><i>A Boylesk Revue</i></b></div>
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This installment of Boyz! will include <b><i>Fosse Jack</i></b>, <b><i>Sir Eddie Van Glam</i></b>, and newcomer to the boylesque stage <i style="font-weight: bold;">Sir Andrew Stallion </i>and will be hosted by comediene and burlesque artist, <i><b>Flirty Sanchez</b></i>! Furthermore we are thrilled beyond words to announce that Seattle's own, "international gender-blending queer lady boylesque performance-art stripping sensation", Miss/ter <b><i>Waxie Moon</i></b> will be joining us!</div>
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Boys! Bois! Boyz! is set to open its doors at 7:30pm on Wednesday, May 23rd, and set the show rolling at 8:00pm. General Admission will be $12 at the Door, with VIP tickets going on-sale (online only) starting Wednesday, May 9th.</div>
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Loves!</div>
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~ Fosse Jack<br />
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Note from the Producers:<br />
We are currently looking for a couple of performers to round out our cast list, and if you are interested please feel free to contact <i><u>fossejack@gmail.com</u></i>. Male, female, transgender, it doesn't matter, we are happy to celebrate all aspects of <i><b>boydom</b></i>!</div>
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second of three late night burlesque variatae shows occurring this spring at
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<i><b>Boom Boom L’Roux’s
Late Night Revue</b></i> was hosted by local personality <i><b>Vincent Drambuie</b></i>, and featured
the talents of the producer, <i><b>Miss Boom Boom L’Roux</b></i>, herself, Canadian
transplant <i><b>Lola Lockheart</b></i>, the fearless, <i><b>Jenny Penny</b></i>, Emerald City burlesquers <i><b>Persephone
Illyri</b></i>, and <i><b>The Luminous Pariah</b></i>, and the one and only ‘Yodeling Dominatrix’,
<i><b>Manuela Horn</b></i>.</div>
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<i><b>The Luminous Pariah</b></i> and <i><b>Manuela
Horn</b></i> were the high points of the show.
As a long time Luminous fan, it was a pleasure to see him on the big
stage again. Some artists really shine
when they have the space to fill and the freedom to move and he is definitely
among them. Also I burlesque narrated by
David Attenborough may be my favorite thing ever. It was my first time seeing the yodeling
dominatrix (well on stage), after hearing about her from other artists and her
appearance on America’s Got Talent, and seeing an impromptu song and spanking
at a friend’s birthday party. I was
super excited for this opportunity, and the sexy, graceful giantess that she is
by no means failed to impress. 'Highway to Yodel' may also be one of my favorite things.</div>
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<i>Aside: The Luminous Pariah can be
caught around town, but next week leaves for a two month tour with his troupe
Mod Carousel. The foursome (which
includes The Original Twins, Paris and Trojan, and the Incomparable Leeni) will
be stopping in New York and then jetting across the pond to tour Europe. Manuela can be found as a regular performer
at <b>Teatro Zinzanni</b>. Both can be found
on Facebook, and I think you should look them up.</i></div>
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As a host, <i><b>Vincent Drambuie</b></i>’s
material is tried and well used. His approach
to hosting is a blending Bob Hope style stand-up comedy and unabashed lasciviousness. His jokes aren’t particularly funny, a fact
that he is unashamedly self-referential about, but his commitment to the
material and genuine appreciation of the artists he works with, is what makes
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<i><b>Persephone Illyri</b></i>’s performances
were very pretty, though the material of her second piece was a little confusing.
I loved the dress, the song, the rocking
horse, and even the knife play but didn’t understand how they fit together. <i><b>Lola Lockheart</b></i>’s first act was simple and cute,
though I think she would benefit from a slightly heftier boa, size does matter
when burlesque props are considered. It is all about finding what size works
for you! Also, I don’t want to be harsh, but I do need to say, I felt that her
vocal selection in act two was ill picked.
It’s a fun song and if you nail it can be show stopper, but it kind felt
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<i><b>Jenny Penny</b></i>’s acrobatic number
with performance partner… I didn’t catch his name, was a great take on a
classic, old fashioned routine. They
took material that I have seen done at ‘full speed’ and slowed it way
down. You got to see the mechanics of each
trick, which was cool, and with the music choice, the routine became sexy. A simple decision but one I haven’t seen
often. Her fire act was fun, but didn’t
quite fill the space. I would have loved
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As for Boom Boom herself, her
style of performance is straightforward tease (at least this selection). Her contact with the audience is excellent,
and she draws things out, going through movements slowly and sensually. Confident and congenial, <i><b>Boom Boom L’Roux</b></i> is
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All acts considered, this was not
the strongest lineup that I have seen at The Triple Door, but it was a
promising one. Boom Boom L’Roux has only
recently moved into producing shows on this scale. With time and a little more practice I
believe she will grow into the big stage, and that time may come soon! Her May lineup is promising and includes: blues artist <i><b>Lydia Decarllo</b></i>, the Exposing Composer, <i><b>EmpeROAR Fabulous!!!</b></i>, and The
Temptress of Taipei, the <b><i>Shanghai Pearl</i></b>.</div>
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Ladies and Gentlemen, I want to
encourage you to check out the third and final (for this season at least)
production of <b><i>Boom Boom L’Roux’s Late Night Revue</i></b>, which will take place on
Friday, May 18<sup>th</sup>, show at 11:30 (21+), doors open at 11:00pm. Tickets are not available yet, but should go
online within the next week or two. Until
then check out the performers I’ve listed above, see what you’ve missed and how
to take advantage of others opportunities.
You can find Boom Boom L’Roux on Facebook <a href="http://www.facebook.com/BoomBoomlroux">http://www.facebook.com/BoomBoomlroux</a>,
and Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/%40BoomBoomLRoux" target="_blank"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; color: #3b5998; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 8.5pt; line-height: 115%;">@BoomBoomLRoux</span></a>.</div>
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Oh, a tip concerning The Triple Door.
Be prepared to wait. Things rarely start on time at this otherwise
splendid Downtown venue. The serving
staff is friendly and responsive, and the shows are worth seeing but unless you
actually like the band playing the Musicquarium, standing in line for 30-40
minutes can be somewhat painful. Just my
opinion but I figured I’d share it.</div>
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~ Fosse Jack</div>Fosse Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01346663125340050732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244772505685511178.post-91748095076508371012012-04-06T12:42:00.003-07:002012-04-06T12:48:36.214-07:00Behind the Pasties: A Burlesque Mockumentary<div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;">For the next five weeks you have the opportunity to experience an artistic experiment as conceived by Seattle’s longest running weekly burlesque revue. <b><i>Sinner Saint Burlesque</i></b>, at The Noc Noc, is branching out, theatrically speaking, with a new, entertaining and highly promising show.</div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><i><b>Behind the Pasties: A Burlesque Mockumentary</b></i> gives the audience a peak behind the scenes of Sinner Saint Burlesque. Host Diva le Deviant dialogues with the audience and with ‘BQ1 interviewer’ Aman, the Chocolate Boy-Wonder, about the history, pre-show rituals, inner secrets and foibles of this troupe of glittering artists.</div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;">The audience is told the tale of how <i>Evilyn Sin Claire</i> became known as ‘The Wild Child.’ We are shown how <i>Dona De Couri</i> overcame her insecurities, and like in the story of the ugly duckling, discovered her own beauty, and glamour. We learn a bit about the secret kinks of the Debutante of Derriere, <i>Lady TaTas, </i>and are made privy to the hard work and the various trials that burlesque artists undertake in training, glamorizing and making their onstage personas… stick. And for last night's audience, we were given a "where is she now" look at one of SSB's former Sweet Hearts, the 'Martha Graham of Hip Hop', <i>Randi Rascal</i>.</div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;">On the surface, Behind the Pasties is standard fare for those who have become accustomed to Sinner Saint’s work. The individual performances are well executed, sexy, fun and appropriately rhinestoned. Diva le Deviant is her usual, “Bitch in Charge” self, full of biting wit, and good-natured, over-sexed humor. Fellow performers, and those intimately connected to burlesque artists will be rewarded with some humorously acted inside jokes, and asides. In fact the addition of comedic tableaus and mini sketches were my favorite parts of the show.</div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;">The emcee-interviewer dialogue added depth to the audience experience, as did, the participation of audience members in a ‘love poem’ from SSB to their fans. These together with Diva's 'motherly' and affectionate overtures to the audience gave the show the feel of Roxie’s parting line from Chicago, “Thank you, we could not have done it without you!”<br />
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</div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;">Look a little closer, and you might find that ‘Behind the Pasties’ is not yet a finished product. It is an experiment, or test run, a first draft of something really awesome in the making. While it is a fun and entertaining show in its current state, it is my hope that the ladies of Sinner Saint Burlesque will continue to develop this show. I would love to see more history (or comedic pseudo-history), more group sketch work, and eventually I would love to hear the individual voices of the Sinner Saints themselves.</div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;">I would encourage Seattle burlesque fans, and fellow performers, to check this show out. Sinner Saint Burlesque is an ongoing part of Seattle burlesque history. It is due to both the hard work and dedication of the artists, and the love of viewers like you that theirs is a story of success.</div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;">Sinner Saint Burlesque performs every Thursday night at The Noc Noc, in Downtown Seattle. Behind the Pasties will run for another five weeks. For more information you can check them out at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SinnerSaintBurlesque">http://www.facebook.com/SinnerSaintBurlesque</a>. As a self-declared SSB fanboy, I don't ask you take my word for it, but I do ask you to see for yourself.</div><div class="MsoBodyText" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>Fosse Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01346663125340050732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244772505685511178.post-12560549636494599172012-02-03T12:40:00.000-08:002012-02-03T12:40:17.836-08:00Grab Bag! A Burlesque Revue<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Tonight a new producer has made her mark on the ever growing Seattle Burlesque Scene. Miss <b><i>Scarlett O’Hairdye</i></b>, a graduate of the Academy of Burlesque and a founding member of the Sass Boom Bang Burlesque Troupe has launched <i><b>Unnatural Redhead Productions</b></i> with <b><u>Grab Bag! A Burlesque Revue</u></b>.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Typically the term ‘grab bag’ is one laden with mixed connotations, but the show this evening was pretty solid all around. The evening had elements of glamour, comedy, seduction, and more with the comic styling of <b><i>Jenny Sayquah</i></b> tying things together.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">From experienced burlesquers <b><i>Iva Handfull, Whisper De Corvo</i></b> and <i><b>Mitzy Sixx</b></i> to some of Seattle’s newer talent such as <i><b>Solange Corbeau, Lotti Glitterati, Ginger Julep and Violet Deville</b></i>, to belly dancer <i><b>Katana</b></i>, and of course producer Scarlett, “Grab Bag!” provides a fair variety of burlesque entertainment.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The highlights of the show were most definitely Iva Handfull, whose precision performance and hyper sexuality is among the best in Seattle, Lotti Glitterati, a Burlesque Starlet in the making, and producer Scarlet O’Hairdye whose in your face attitude was a particular crowd pleaser and whose act was good finish to the show.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">As far as back bar entertainment goes, you could do far worse than “Grab Bag!” at <b><i>The Marsbar</i></b>, and if you don’t already have plans this Saturday evening, I’d suggest you check it out. The Marsbar has decently priced drinks, and for its first show Unnatural Redhead Productions has put together a good line up and a consistently entertaining show.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">February is going to be jam packed with awesome shows to see. It seems that folks are feeling particularly frisky and amorous what with Valentine’s Day coming up. That being said there are two shows that I would particularly like to recommend to you, and if you are looking for a night out the best thing about them is that they are Two-Shows-In-One, a bona fide Burlesque Double Feature!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The first is <u><b>Pinups & Pasties, A Cabaret For Our Troops</b>!</u> The Pinup Angels are partnering up with Bachelor Pad Magazine to bring you a bevy of classic babes and burlesque! The line-up will include <b><i>Miss Kitty Baby, Pidgeon Von Tramp, Inga Ingénue, Lydia McLane</i></b> and more and will be hosted by Bachelor Pad’s own <b><i>Java</i></b>!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><br />
</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b>Vital Statistics</b>: February 18<sup>th</sup> at The Re-Bar; Doors 7:30pm/Show 8:00pm; Tickets: pinupsandpasties2012.eventbrite.com; $12 Advance or $15 at The Door. (Proceeds of the show benefit The Pinup Angel’s care package efforts and USA troops near and far!)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The second follows right on the tassels of Pinups & Pasties! <u><b>Fosse’s Follies</b> ~ </u><b><u>Boys! Bois! Boyz!</u></b> This Boylesque Revue is brought to you by Jack & Wood Productions and Sir Eddie Van Glam. This celebration of ‘boydom’ will explore many of the myriad aspects of boylesque, from both the male and female points of view! The performers with include: <b><i>Sir Eddie Van Glam, EmpeROAR Fabulous, Mitzy Sixx, Man Johnson, Dominick, Bolt Action</i></b>, and me, <b><i>Fosse Jack</i></b>; and to wrangle all these rowdy boyz, we have <b><i>Daddy le Deviant</i></b>! </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><br />
</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b>Vital Statistics</b>: February 18<sup>th</sup> at The Re-Bar; Doors 10:00pm/Show 10:30pm; Tickets: boysboisboyz.eventbrite.com; $12 Advance or $15 at The Door. (%15 of tickets sales of Fosse’s Follies will be donated to Fosse’s charity of choice: Lambert House.)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Now what is this Burlesque Double Feature you mentioned Fosse? Well its quite simple, it’s Two Shows For $20! What more it’s the perfect burlesque night for boy & girl couples! Ladies take your Boys to see the Pinups, and Gentlemen take your Girls to see the Boyz!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">We would love to see you there, it is bound to be a highly entertaining evening!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>Fosse Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01346663125340050732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244772505685511178.post-81121626646871241162012-01-13T16:36:00.000-08:002012-01-13T16:40:01.139-08:00The Velvet Stage<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><i><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">V</span><span style="font-size: large;">elvet</span></b></i> is a private club in the Sodo-District that offers an aesthetically unique and genuinely Seattle experience that is perfect for private and corporate events. </span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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Reclaimed from a once abandoned warehouse space, two blocks South of Safeco Field, Velvet combines the rustic qualities of Pacific North West hardwoods, gritty, Old Seattle locale with the softer Old World charms of rich velvets, candlelight ambience and elegant artwork.</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">“<i><b>It is like stepping into a New Orleans bordello or the boudoir of one of Old Seattle’s Seamstresses</b></i>.”</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">As a private club, Velvet is capable of catering to your individual needs. Whether you simply seek a sultry Seattle locale to host your party, or are interested in putting together a raucous affair with full service bar and food catering, Velvet can help make your vision come true.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Furthermore, Velvet is uniquely positioned to provide a wide variety of entertainment, both tame and exotic to those who would like to spice up their events! With extensive connections throughout Seattle’s rich and vibrant artistic community, Velvet can help you line up entertainment from circus arts and aerialists, DJs and dancers, vocalists and musicians, to some of Seattle’s finest burlesque artists.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Entertain your guests with a choice artist or two, or simply have one of Velvet’s fine DJ connections provide ambiance and dance music to help facilitate social interactions and liven up your event. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Looking to entertain your guests with a full blown show? Talk to us. Our artistic team would be happy to work with you to design a full program that will keep your guests talking long after the event is past!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Velvet is located at 1701 1<sup>st</sup> Avenue South, Seattle WA; Second Floor (stair access only). Parking is available (and free) at the back of the building. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Looking for more information? Want to see the space for yourself?</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Website: <a href="http://www.velvetstage.com/">www.velvetstage.com</a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">E-Mail: <a href="mailto:info@velvetstage.com">info@velvetstage.com</a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Call: 206-380-9576</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The first time I walked into Velvet, I nearly started crying. It was like stepping into a dream, and I am convinced that I am not the only person to feel this way, indeed I am sure that you will too once you experience it for yourself.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">It is all class, and charm, grit and rusticity all at the same time. It is the perfect Seattle venue; smart, sexy, independent and determined to be its own thing. Don’t believe me, see for yourself!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Loves!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Fosse Jack</div>Fosse Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01346663125340050732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244772505685511178.post-59291938525000164502012-01-13T00:45:00.000-08:002012-01-13T00:48:46.867-08:00MOD CAROUSEL in Sinner Saint Burlesque's Winter Guests Extravaganza<span style="font-family: inherit;">Okay, so there are times when writing a review of a show is difficult. One is when you are friends with the performers and the show is not very good (not applicable). Two is when you are a bit intoxicated (admittedly applicable). Three is when the you are friends with the performers and they are so good that they blow your minds (very applicable!). If any or all of these are true is it almost impossible to be objective, there for, I'm not going to try.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">MOD CAROUSEL's performance at The NocNoc tonight was f*ing awesome! A show about three super sexy super heroes fighting a 'trio' of pop-diva vixens that would turn half of Seattle's Drag Queens green with envy? How could this not be amazing? Well it couldn't, because it is amazing!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>The Luminous Pariah</b> has been among my top favorite male performers ever since I saw him perform at Magnum, four years ago (ish). His comedic timing, showmanship and daring would be enough make him amazing. Add that on top of a smoking hot body? Okay... a reviewer should maintain objectivity... not objectify. Two different things. But it's true. Luminous takes the Drag art-form and makes it his own. He lip syncs, and struts about in outrageous costumes, but he is really smart about. I already think David Attenborough adorable, but thanks to Luminous... well I might need my Sweetie on hand next time I watch The Life of Birds.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>The Paris Original</b> made me cry the first time I saw him perform. Few women, let alone men, have such mastery of the emotional element of ballet as Paris does, and his skill <i>en pointe</i> is breath taking. What more he blends <i>prima ballerina</i> poise with go-go boy's abandon and that is something even fewer people can do! So whether he is selling a soul wrenching piece of choreo or making me laugh myself silly with a sly look and boyish grin I adore this performer, and am constantly in awe of his skills.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Trojan Original</b>, the "Strong Man" of this super trio is a bon-a-fide stud muffin. With the bravado a <i>premier danseur </i>and the talent to back it up,<i> </i>Trojan is a delight to watch. He is what would happen if a cartoonist captured the disciplined essence of Baryshnikov <span style="line-height: 19px;">and the campy styles of a self-aware Schwarzenegger. On a side note, few hetero-guys can do what Trojan does with impunity. I'm serious, a lot of straight guys in burlesque, make straight guys in the audience uncomfortable. Trojan knows how to play his audience. He tugs at the... um, heart strings, of straight women and gay men, and makes straight boys laugh their asses off, cause he's just that good.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Okay so anyone who has heard me gush over one or all of these boys knows that I have a huge crush on each of them, but let me tell you that after tonight that crush extends to their female member as well. </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 19px;"><b>Leeni</b>, the hostess and chanteuse of the evening was amazing, and played the roles of three different drag queens with the flare of a true musical theatre maven. I haven't felt this way about a girl since I watched Megan Mullaly perform in Young Frankenstein. Great stage presence, great voice and excellent versatility. Brava diva!</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 19px;">And no I didn't forget you Dona, sweetie! <b>Dona De Cuori</b>, the lovely lass whose task it is to hold down her the fort while her Sisters are off in London rocked it tonight. Dona's blend of dancer and comedienne is solid, and highly enjoyable, and her acts fit beautifully into the story line. Win!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 19px;">Okay, gushing done, artistically this was a very good show. The individual choreo was superb and even though the physicality of the three male performers did not sync up perfectly in the group numbers, their dedication and joy in the art forms did. As for the show as a whole, it is one of the better examples of a theme show, woven through story, that I have seen in a long time. The individual acts, pulled from existing repertoire were easy to see in the new light of Leeni's comic book plot line.</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 19px;">Ladies and gentlemen, let me seriously recommend this show. Well as seriously as I can knowing that their is only one more chance to see it and I want to go again. :-) Next Thursday at The Noc Noc.</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 19px;">Fosse Jack</span>Fosse Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01346663125340050732noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244772505685511178.post-17122361243304290262012-01-04T14:46:00.000-08:002012-01-04T14:48:12.499-08:00Upcoming Shows to Start the New Year!Happy New Year Dear Ones!<br />
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So after a tumultuous end to 2011, I am back and am excited to make my first post of 2012. What better way to start off the New Year with a sneak peak at an upcoming show? Well a sneak peak at several upcoming shows, of courses!<br />
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The first coming up is the closing night of DARK MATTER, Sinner Saint Burlesque’s latest burlesque revue. Thursday night will be the last performance of this run, and the last time you will get to see the Ladies of SSB before they jet-set to London for a 2 month run at The Brickhouse! Join host Delilah, and performers Evilyn Sin Claire, Lady Tatas, Jesse Belle-Jones, and Polly Wood as they explore the darker side of the universe, world, and femininity. <br />
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I know you are asking yourselves: What?! The luscious ladies of Sinner Saint Burlesque are going to be gone for TWO MONTHS? What will we do on our Thursday’s nights? Well the answer is simple, you are going to keep going to SSB’s weekly revue and see some pretty awesome guest artists<br />
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Join the Luminous Pariah, the Paris Original, the Trojan Original, and the lovely Leeni, with SSB’s Dona de Cuori rounding out the line up with those luscious hips and shapely legs! With so much sexiness on stage, this is a show you don’t want to miss!<br />
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Finally, one more show to put on your calendar will be your first chance to see me performer this year! Resolutions: A Burlesque and Drag Review Show is the lasted production by Vixen Valentine and Beatrice Belladona. This one is going to be a performer’s choice show, so anything could happen. The lineup includes: Vixen Valentine, Beatrice Belladona, Ursula Major, Sara Dippidty, Chesty LaRue and more. And hosting this grab bag of burlesque will be The Glamorous Gal With The Golden Gullet, Gams Galore!<br />
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A lot can and will happen this year so make sure you get out and make the best of it! Hope to see you at one or all of these shows!<br />
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~ Fosse JackFosse Jackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01346663125340050732noreply@blogger.com0