Burlesque House Job

Punctuality Just like any show, show up on time. Entrances happen from all angles at a Burlesque show, so you don’t want to be in the lobby when the performers are (and trust me, they don’t want you there either). Bottom Line Let’s make one thing very clear: this is a Burlesque show, not a strip club! So, while there will be varying levels of undress, you should not expect to see the Full Monty. There are definitely illusions and costume malfunctions, but Burlesque is all about the tease! The Fourth Wall The fourth wall, in theatre terms, is the imaginary space that separates the audience from the performers. In Burlesque, this wall is often crossed, breached, blown up…and it can be tricky to distinguish when and how you are supposed to act and react. Overall, a Burlesque show is meant to be fun. It’s meant to be entertaining and maybe just a little bit irreverent, but always fun. That means we expect you to laugh out loud, cheer, hoot and holler, and interact with us (sometimes)…but that does not include lewd commentary, trash talk, demands, or disruptions. Burlesque audiences have the reputation of being the most supportive in the entertainment industry and you bet your butt the other audience members will be just as likely to call you out on your bad behavior as the security team, so be supportive, enthusiastic, and respectful. Money Matters Not every Burlesque review allows tipping (and some are absolutely against it), but isn’t it better to be prepared? In this digital world (and definitely post-Covid), there have been more and more opportunities to show your support through apps like Venmo, but there are still some occasions that you can tip the performers in cash. But again, this is a choreographed performance, not an on-demand show, so don’t expect to tuck dollars into g-strings and don’t approach the stage unless given express and specific permission by the MC. When in doubt, ask the box office before you even enter! Camera Shy Don’t get me wr