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    Default Should I join a burlesque troupe????

    I don't know where the hell this belongs, so I'll try it here- I apologize if it's OT.

    I've been invited to audition for this burlesque troupe in the area, and though I'm not ensured a spot, I have a pretty good feeling I'll make it because of my stripping experience as well as my extensive theatre/dance experience. I was reallyyyy excited about this because I think it will be a lot of fun, but now I'm having second thoughts.

    Pros:
    ***I've been pretty lonely lately because I really don't have a lot of friends in the area- I'm relatively new here. I seem to meet tons of guys but no girls, and I figure this will give me an opportunity to get out there and meet people.
    ***I don't have a whole heck of a lot going on in my life at the moment, and it will give me something to do.
    ***I LOVE performing, and it just sounds like so much fun!

    Cons:
    ***I'm only going to be in the area for about 2 more full months, and though the people in the troupe are specifically hiring new girls for the holiday season, I'm worried this is just a bad thing to do to them. I'm in such an awkward state of transition right now, so it's hard to get too involved in something. I'd hate to let them down.
    ***I'm trying really hard to save up as much money as possible right now because I'll be leaving the country in a couple months, and I'm worried that this may interfere with stripping (if I could only get myself into work more often, but that's a different issue altogether...). I'm assuming that the money I'd make in this troupe is NOTHING compared to working at a club.
    ***I've been a goddamn procrastinator stressing out about this... and I have no dance prepared for the audition tonight (yes, tonight lol)! They told me I could schedule another day to audition though, so that's not realllllyyy an issue, but still something I'nm freaking out about!

    I've been soooo lazy lately- I feel like I truly need to get off my butt and do something, or at least just give it a shot and audition. But then I think to myself- well, why don't I just get off my butt and go to the club every night instead because the money is what is most important right now, but I also feel like I've been so depressed lately and need something fun to ease my mental health... but then I realize I have nothing prepared anyway... and on, and on, and on.... so I'm so confused, and stressed and ughhhh I don't know what to do!!!
    Help?

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    I think you should do it. I also have an extensive theatre/dance history, and hadn't sone any shows b/c of stripping. Now that I'm in a show, I'm so much happier. Any yes, i can't work as much, but like you, I didn't work all that much b/c I was feeling unfulfilled. I also talked to the managers of the clubs I work in, and I can come in later w/ lower fees still. they ight let you do something similar. Trust me, it's important to do things that will make you happy, even if just for a short time.

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    Default Re: Should I join a burlesque troupe????

    Yeah I'd say go for it. You're more likely to make more money when you do get to work in the club if you are feeling better about yourself.

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    Default Re: Should I join a burlesque troupe????

    I thnk it would be a great thing to do, it sounds like lots of fun....but.......





    I also think that you may not really want to do it. It seems that if an opportunity to do something that you wanted, really wanted, were there that you would be all over it. So you dragginh your heels seems liek maybe you're not all into it.

    If I'm wrong then get up off your butt and go have some fun!!!!

    Good luck to ya!
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    Default Re: Should I join a burlesque troupe????

    I think my hesitation comes from the fact that I'll only be here for such a short while longer... I'd love to do it if I were living here for, say, a year... but shouldn't I just be working really hard and toughing it out? Plus, it might be a lot of work for such a short time. I don't know....

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    Default Re: Should I join a burlesque troupe????

    I think you should bring up your concerns with the troupe and find out what they're looking for. Tell them what you feel you can offer, find out what they want, and see if the two match.

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    Default Re: Should I join a burlesque troupe????

    Quote Originally Posted by Mimi Mae
    I think you should bring up your concerns with the troupe and find out what they're looking for. Tell them what you feel you can offer, find out what they want, and see if the two match.
    Totally agree as you are assuming alot. See if they will allow you to temporarily join them or just be a back-up for if one of the troupe members cannot work. This way you are still part of the troupe and once you are doing something fulfilling then you won't have any troubles going into work.

    I wish I was in your position as I would jump without hesitation to join a burlesque troupe. Why? I am willing to take the pay cut in return for doing something I would love doing. Burlesque is the way I will be going eventually and part of my exit strategy/plan.


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    Default Re: Should I join a burlesque troupe????

    Im sure its different in different places, but here in New York most burlesque performers spend more money on costumes and so on than they make by doing burlesque shows. The only ones who make a living do it by touring, traveling, or doing corporate events. In terms of making a living it compares much more to being a ballet dancer, actress, or drag queen than to working in a strip joint.

    Ive never considered it a job opportunity, based on on my burlesque experience. And my burlesque experience is extensive, check out my website and youll see what I mean by extensive.

    But I love doing it, and I recommend it!
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    ^^^ I would totally be willing to take the pay cut as it would be something I have a love for and love to do and thus would be more fulfilling to me overall. It would just enhance my stripping "career" overall IMO if I ever had the chance to tour with a troupe or just be part of a troupe.


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    Default Re: Should I join a burlesque troupe????

    Alright... my audition is next Tues so I've got a few days to decide... I'm still so torn!!

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    Default Re: Should I join a burlesque troupe????

    In my experience it's not taking a pay cut, it's taking an absolute loss unless you have a lot of help or get established in a way few burlesque performers ever do--in the same way a lot of drag queens spend way more on costumes and wigs than they expect to make performing, because it's a hobby, not a job.

    I'm not saying nobody makes money at burlesque. I'm saying few do. MOST strip joint strippers can walk in, start the job that week (although not all strip joints work this way, I know), and make a living. FEW burlesque performers can a) just walk in and start and b) make a living.

    "When I was dancing, you couldn't just make a living by being a ballet dancer, you had to take the jobs in order to make a living."
    http://www.kqed.org/arts/people/spar...le.jsp?id=4669

    It's like that. It's fun as hell and totally worth it, but it's not a job in the sense that strip joint stripping is a job.


    Quote Originally Posted by GoldCoastGirl
    ^^^ I would totally be willing to take the pay cut as it would be something I have a love for and love to do and thus would be more fulfilling to me overall. It would just enhance my stripping "career" overall IMO if I ever had the chance to tour with a troupe or just be part of a troupe.
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