Oh, The Glamourous Life!

Dear Constant Reader,

Happy Halloween Eve! I know this isn’t going to be the Halloween everyone wanted, but I hope you have a spooky one nonetheless. A few treats before your tip…

The American Burlesque Collection currently has a Halloween exhibit! If you can’t make it to Salem, you can take a virtual tour on Burlesque Galaxy.

For some light-hearted Halloween striptease, BeauTease Burlesque presents H.A.U.N.T. (Here’s Another “Unprecedented” Night of Theatre) This is a new pre-recorded show.  It contains some old favorite acts, but these are new performances just for H.A.U.N.T.  You will be able to watch the show on our website or to download a copy to keep.  Tickets are PAY WHAT YOU CAN, with a suggested price of $10 per device.

And now for your tip!

Tomorrow is Halloween! Are you ready for your winter holiday show?

You’ve got about 6 weeks to create, film, and market a show for the winter holidays. If you haven’t started yet, jump on that ASAP so you’re not scrambling. You always should be thinking at least one season or theme ahead.

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Dear Constant Reader,

It’s Friday again! So much is going on!
Introduction to Burlesque has an Early Bird price through Sunday!
Bebe Bardot is teaching shake dancing at B.A.B.E.!
I’m on Burlesque Galaxy!
The American Burlesque Collection is also on Burlesque Galaxy!
Tomorrow at 8pm Boston BeauTease are releasing H.A.U.N.T., a Halloween burlesque show! Watch or download it whenever you want a fun and spooky time!
And now for your tip…

If you’re going to do a “messy” act, make sure your pasties can stand up to it.

If you’re working with stuff you smear on or pour over your body, like whipped cream, stage blood, oil &c., you’ll need to clean it off your pasties — especially it it’s something that will become rancid over time.  A non-porous material for your pastie base is best and then make sure any decoration is something you can wipe off or wash.

If it’s a water act, you’ll need pasties that can hold up to being wet and drying without losing their shape. Buckram is not the material for this! Check that the glue holding on your decorations can get wet. And also, very importantly, that the pastie adhesive you use will survive immersion!

My “Midnight Bath” pasties were made by Canova Studio using Hardcore Pasties bases and E6000 glue (probably the only purpose for which I’d recommend the stuff). They’ve been dunked many a time and still look as beautiful as the day I got them!

And remember to check out my other tips on messy acts here and here.

These writings and other creative projects are supported by my Patrons. Thank you so much! To become a Patron, go to my Patreon page. Or you can just tip me if you liked this.

Dear Constant Reader,

It’s Friday! Don’t forget that Betty Blaize is teaching a false eyelash class tomorrow! Here’s your tip!

If you need a backdrop for filming, some fabric (like a bedsheet or tablecloth) and some temporary stick-on clips can quickly and easily transform a wall.

I just did a photoshoot in my living room using this tip!

What the camera saw…

What it really looks like…

I covered the pale blue walls with dark red curtains that are held up with Command clips, which won’t hurt the paint. The clips are spaced so that I could pleat the fabric a bit and add texture. I only had three curtains, and I really needed four, so the fabric closest to the candelabrum is actually one of my tablecloths. Lucky for me it was a close color match. And it also hides a curio cabinet that’s attached to the wall.

Get creative and let the camera see only what you want it to!

These writings and other creative projects are supported by my Patrons. Thank you so much! To become a Patron, go to my Patreon page. Or you can just tip me if you liked this.

Dear Constant Reader,

I had a hard time coming up with a tip today.  Everything sounded too frivolous on such a weighty day.

Take a little time today for quiet contemplation.

I’ll be thinking of those I love and of everything for which I am grateful. That includes you, Constant Reader.

Be well. 

Dear Constant Reader,

It’s a great Friday! The American Burlesque Collection opens today! I’m at the museum in Salem as you read this, which brings me to your tip.

Schedule your social media posts in advance.

There are a number of them out there, some built in to platforms and some separate apps. It’s so much easier to create a bunch of posts when you have the time and energy, then set them up to go out whenever you want. It’s important to stay connected to your fans, but also not to burn yourself out.

Speaking of staying connected… check out Burlesque Galaxy, premiering September 25th, to keep you connected to burlesque even in these socially distant times.

These writings and other creative projects are supported by my Patrons. Thank you so much! To become a Patron, go to my Patreon page. Or you can just tip me if you liked this.