Dear Constant Reader,
I have been simply terrible about introducing our apprentices to you!
Just to remind you, every six months or so, we have auditions for apprentices — people interested in a more intensive burlesque experience. Apprentices learn routines, costuming, production, &c. Basically whatever we’re able to teach. In exchange, they help us out with shows and things. The apprenticeship usually culminates in a solo act presented in one of our shows.
Some of our apprentices have gone on to be successful performers, like Jeannie Martini and Ingride Denise. Some have even joined the troupe! Both Devastasia and Ava started as apprentices.
Our current apprentices were thrown into the deep end — The Expo — and I’m pleased to say they survived.
From left to right: Coco, Sharon Everything*, Phoebe Star, and Vivienne
You’ll be seeing some of them on stage during Secrets of the Illuminaughty on July 8!
*You might recognize Sharon as part of the group of apprentices who debuted in the opening act of Alice in Underwearland. They also had their solo debut at The Expo, as well as appearing in two group numbers, hosting the Rhinestone Revue, and stage managing The Bordello. And they still wanted to renew their apprenticeship for another term…
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