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    Default Another NYC thread-- feeling pretty bummed, so here's my tale of woe (advice welcome)

    Hey babes and babettes


    I just got back from another night of failed auditions in Manhattan, and I'm feeling pretty crummy. I know I gotta have a thick skin for this gig, especially in this city, but I'm currently at a small regulars(and extras)-heavy Manhattan club and I desperately want to move into a bigger, busier, more legit club now that I have my papers. My hustle is hard and fast and clean, and my current club fucks with my head too much for too little coin. A couple of weeks ago I tried Rick's, Sapphire's, and Hustler, but I didn't have the right paperwork with me (because I'm a fucking muppet) so no go.


    Tonight (a Thursday, about 8pm) I tried Rick's again, did my audition on that weird balcony stage thing after that notoriously strange not-interview in the elevator with the not-manager, I was even tipped(!) during my balcony dancey-dance, but in the end management decided no. Housemum said they didn't give her a reason, and that there's 80-90 girls on the roster and they're trying to hire more girls over at vivid and the soon-to-open hoops, so they've gotten extra strict with hiring at ricks. I asked if it was worth trying again in a couple of weeks, she sort of shrugged "sure" and suggested that I try their other sister clubs too and try to transfer from there. Hoops isn't open yet, so off to vivid I went.


    Auditioned at vivid (in my long gown, lolllll), and was told by their Housemum that I'm not quite the right look for them (because gown, lolllllll), and they wanted to send me over to Ricks to audition. I explained that I had just come from there, and I guess I must have looked a bit dejected because she was super lovely and told me to head on over to sapphires instead. She said she used to dance there and it's good, so head there now and she'll text the sapphires Housemum to tell her to expect me. Fucking yay!


    So onto the R train I hopped and past a dead rat I walked, and when I arrived at the door they thought I already worked there until I said I'm here to audition. I go through the ID/gown/podium process again. And again I'm told "no". Cue extreme sadface.


    I'm at a fucking loss. What am I doing wrong? I'm pretty sure I have the Manhattan look-- tall, thin, long legs, tight stomach, striking face-- but I have small (B-cup) boobs that I grew myself and a standard-issue white girl booty. I often get "wow"s and "what are you doing at *this* club?" from customers, but that's from customers so who the fuck knows. But then again, the vivid Housemum wanted to send me to Ricks and encouraged me to go to sapphires, so that's promising, right? Damnit. I dunno.


    I really, really liked the feel of Rick's while I was there-- it felt more suited to my style, but of course there's no knowing that for certain until I actually work a shift. If I can get hired. Gah. Should I try a different day/time? What is the preferred dance style for auditions? I think I may have "performed" too much for a "stand and sway" audition, because I'm a fucking showpony and I can't help myself when Amy Winehouse is jamming. I also touched the stage mirror and held the balcony rail at Ricks, because balance. Whoops. My gown is super flattering and eye-catching, but it's a swishy roman-goddess-inspired style (by Kamala) rather than a tightly-fitted style, and I also noticed all the Sapphires girls were in short dresses. My hair was straight and long, my makeup glam (perhaps my eyes were a smidge too dark?), my heels 7", I just... Le sigh. Is this a bad time for hiring? Am I kidding myself by thinking I have what it takes for Manhattan? Should I just give up on this? Goddamnit I need the big coin so I can pay off this damn debt before I hang up my heels for good.


    Four years. Four fucking years I rocked the heels as a top earner in Australia. Now I feel like a rejected babystripper who's trapped in a shitty club that's triggering all my anxiety bullshit and for shitty cash (by Manhattan and my usual standards, anyway). Waaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhh.


    Okay. Fuck. Time to put on my big-girl panties and HTFU. I guess I'll try hustler next week, maybe scores? And then Ricks again the following week. Anyone have any advice for me? Words of encouragement? Hard truths? I can post photos if that will help.


    Fuuuuuuuuuck this is a shitty feeling. Thankyou for letting me vent!


    Hugs and kisses xoxo

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    Default Re: Another NYC thread-- feeling pretty bummed, so here's my tale of woe (advice welc

    Were you wearing a red long gown? I think i saw you but unfortunately from the back. Some pics will be helpful however I strongly suggest going in for an audition at Hoops as soon as they open. It is almost impossible that they will say no since they will need girls, and then if you want to try the sister clubs, it will be much easier. Have you tried PEC or Scores?

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    Default Re: Another NYC thread-- feeling pretty bummed, so here's my tale of woe (advice welc

    Yes! That was me! Ohai

    I'll definitely hit up Hoops as soon as they open. Haven't tried scores yet, I'll hit them up next week for sure. I completely forgot about PEC!! Hahahaha oh man I can be dense. Adding it to the list for next week! I have to do my regular shifts at my current club on Fri/Sat, because bills need to be paid.

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    Default Re: Another NYC thread-- feeling pretty bummed, so here's my tale of woe (advice welc

    Did you audition at night? Vivid would 100% hire you for dayshift, and you would have NO problems staying over for nights (in fact after a week or two of me working there I just started coming in at night instead of days and no one said a word to me.) also, scores would hire you, you definitely have the look for them. It's a fun club to work at. I think its probably since you came in on a Thursday night, we had a SHITLOAD of girls working last night (end of the month shuffle lol). Try a Monday or a Tuesday. Or even a Sunday.
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    Default Re: Another NYC thread-- feeling pretty bummed, so here's my tale of woe (advice welc

    Hahahahaha "end of the month shuffle". The struggle is real!

    I like that backdoor strategy to get into vivid! From my quick glance around the dressing room it was obvious that gowns, or even short dresses, were not the norm. Do they prefer clubwear-style stripperwear? Lingerie? Bikinis? Right now I really miss my stripperbag of outfits that I left behind in Aus. Curses!

    Gonna try a Tuesday night instead of Thursday for my next round of auditions. Scores is next on the list!

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    In my opinion, bring a small bag with a gown, short dress, and lingerie set. You will really only need the lingerie for vivid, but u can wear a shirt dress, too. Nobody wears gowns at vivid but most other clubs go for gowns or sapphire is a short dress. Pec and scores are the same company so pick which one you want to work at
    And audition there first, if they don't want you they will send you to the other spot.

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    You're body is awesome. I say go earlier in the night and on a Monday or Tuesday. Bring a short dress and gown like others have said. I got turned down at sapphire when I auditioned on a Thursday night with a gown when I've previously been hired there so it may be timing. I plan to go back. At vivid bring a short dress because you're right no one wears gowns. No reason they wouldn't hire you judging by your pics!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by arielbriel View Post
    Were you wearing a red long gown? I think i saw you but unfortunately from the back. Some pics will be helpful however I strongly suggest going in for an audition at Hoops as soon as they open. It is almost impossible that they will say no since they will need girls, and then if you want to try the sister clubs, it will be much easier. Have you tried PEC or Scores?

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    Quote Originally Posted by arielbriel View Post
    In my opinion, bring a small bag with a gown, short dress, and lingerie set. You will really only need the lingerie for vivid, but u can wear a shirt dress, too. Nobody wears gowns at vivid but most other clubs go for gowns or sapphire is a short dress. Pec and scores are the same company so pick which one you want to work at
    And audition there first, if they don't want you they will send you to the other spot.
    Ooh I totally forgot that they are the same company, that's handy to know. I'm on a short-dress mission this week, since I've just been getting by with my red gown and a bikini/fishnet-dress lingerie combo so far. Slowly I am rebuilding my stripper wardrobe!

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    Quote Originally Posted by LadyJezebel View Post
    You're body is awesome. I say go earlier in the night and on a Monday or Tuesday. Bring a short dress and gown like others have said. I got turned down at sapphire when I auditioned on a Thursday night with a gown when I've previously been hired there so it may be timing. I plan to go back. At vivid bring a short dress because you're right no one wears gowns. No reason they wouldn't hire you judging by your pics!!
    Thankyou so much! This makes me feel heaps better-- I've never felt so insecure about my lack of boobs before! You make a good point about timing. I mean, everyrhing in this industry is about timing, from hitting the right customer at the right time, to closing the sale at the right time, and getting onto a club's roster is no different. This gives me hope! New strategy: auditioning on Tuesdays. *determined face*

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    Monday is a great day to audition because Even Tuesday can be busy and can be a good day for good girls to come in hence not "needing" to add new ones.
    Hoops is the new sports club by ricks cabaret. It's not open yet.

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    Default Re: Another NYC thread-- feeling pretty bummed, so here's my tale of woe (advice welc

    When is hoops supposed to open? Apparently sapphire is opening a new club too in oct. On 39th. And then there was that one Esquire nyc that has never seemed to be able to open.

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    Hoops has soft opening this Thursday and grand opening next Thursday. Get in and audition early if you want a spot!
    I heard about Sapphire's new club but i heard it could be very long before it opens.

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    I'm going to call tomorrow and see when they want to audition girls and what they require for dress. I work out of town now and can't make it Thursday but I definitely could before their grand opening.

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    I found a Craigslist ad for auditions at Hoops, asking girls to come in last night and tonight. I auditioned at Hoops last night, got a no. Audition was short dress, everything is still under construction so I got up on the only stage that's finished, danced for half a song under the bright ugly-lights, and got down. Housemum was really nice though, and explained that they're seeking a very specific look because they're trying to establish themselves as a "sportsbar" with girls dressed in team jerseys etc. Manhattan clubs are generally all about the tall thin (white) girls, so they're looking to fill the void in the market for curvier girls with booty, which I definitely am not. I actually think it's an excellent strategy by Rick's corp, and the business bitch in me kinda wants to high-five the owners. Smart motherfuckers. ANYWAY, don't bother with Hoops if you fit the typical Manhattan look.

    I'm trying Vivid (again) today.

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    Unfortunately I do, I'm super petite and tall, I just have tattoos. Wow what the fuck is honestly going on. You and I have very similar bodies. I should post pictures.

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    But also Vivid is sort of more about the curvy girls too?

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    I will get more info today regarding what girls should wear t audition and when !

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    Guys, if you want to audition at Hoops message me, I have the housemom's number but don't want to post it publicly for obvious reasons.

    This Thursday is the grand opening but up till then it was soft opening. There actually was money to be made yesterday, rooms and on the floor!

    From what I understand it's sports themed outfits, cheerleader outfits, or just regular lingerie/stripper wear, no gowns.

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    Flodawg, I love your personality!! Your body is perfect! I know exactly how you feel right now. I just got rejected from a club after waiting 2 HOURS! and didnt even get to go on stage. arg! Ive also had that happen in NY too but, at least I got to actually get on stage after driving 4 hours and still getting no

    I hope the stripper gawds smile on you and you get that Manhattan gig!

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    ^ Thankyou!! I can't believe they made you wait two hours??!! Wtf! It's the shittiest feeling to be rejected again and again. I know it's all par for the course in this industry, but it still sucks donkey balls.

    For those playing along at home, I got a "no" for vivid dayshift, too. So I'm gonna hit pause for a week, meditate through this crazy losing streak I'm on, regroup, and then try again on Columbus Day. I'm also starting to look at other non-stripping jobs to get out of the industry altogether. If my only stripping options are super-duper-dirty clubs, then I need to just mic-drop and peace the fuck out-- my head and heart can't deal with this consistently high level of sexual assault and headfuckery. Onward and upwards!

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    Try upstate or CT, if the city isn't cutting it for you. You're skinny, so there has to be something.

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    Did you audition at vivid in a gown or in what? Did you audition at ricks day shift? Did you contact me about auditioning at hoops? They are looking for girls. Did you go to pec/scores? Hustler?

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    Did you audition at vivid in a gown or in what? Did you audition at ricks day shift? Did you contact me about auditioning at hoops? They are looking for girls. Did you go to pec/scores? Hustler?
    I auditioned for vivid dayshift in a short dress without luck; found out from a friend afterwards that the manager thought I looked older than 30, which really took me by surprise. I'm certainly not 21, but I don't think I look older than 30? Plus I had told them which club I'm currently at, which I think may have also been a mistake considering its reputation. I had auditioned at Hoops in a short dress on Tuesday night without luck, I was told I didn't match the "very specific look they're going for".

    It's been a rough week, and my little stripper soul was really starting to feel the psychological effect of all the rejection, kind of like a bad night on the floor when the timing is off and the mojo isn't working and every dude is a "maybe later"-- I realised I was starting to expect the "no", which is a bad place for hustling/auditioning. So instead of hitting Scores I'm doing the same strategy I use on a bad club night-- giving myself a little time-out to refresh and reset the mojo, and then heading back out into the field again with fresh positive energy and determination in a new week.

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    Do you need to stay in the NYC area? My club in Rochester NY is in dire need of hot chicks! I couldn't see your face in your pics, but your body is rockin. Granted its not as good money as NYC, but the cost of living is lower up here too, so it evens out. It's easy to get regulars and make good money in comparison to the local economy/cost of living up here. Buffalo NY I hear is poppin too. PLUS if you're Australian with an accent, the guys up here will eat it all up! The "foreign" girls do good up here. I wouldn't really recommend Syracuse NY because most girls struggle, but a few do phenomenal, though that's rare.

    I agree with the other who said to try out CT too though if you can.

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