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Character Development for the Burlesque Stage
About the Class:
What do drag queens and clowns (good ones at least) have in common? They are able to pull off their characters by creating and sustaining believable (or unbelievable) stage personae. The stage persona can be anything from an extension of self to a fantastic flaming creature and finding your inner "queen" is an effective way to connect with the audience and tell a story. Through theatre and improvisation exercises, writing prompts, and movement activities, this workshop will provide a framework, techniques, and the creative space to begin the process of birthing and developing a flamboyant stage persona. Some burlesque or performing experience suggested but not required.
About the Instructor:
Dr. Lucky is a seasoned performer, producer and educator. For over a decade, Lucky has carved a space for herself with her unique comedic timing and over-the-top theatricality. Hailed a "Burlesque Expert" by NY1 and a "big, bad, bold drag queen" by Bust magazine, she has been featured on NPR (twice), Time.com, Washington Post, The Toronto Stars, and many others. Though a huge fan of hyperbole, the prefix to her name is the one "real" thing about her: she is the premiere burlesque performer in the world with a PhD. Since 2005, she has taught unsuspecting drama students at New York University how to twirl tassels and think critically about burlesque. She is also a faculty member at the New York School of Burlesque and has taught burlesque courses at BurlyCon, Burlesque Hall of Fame, CUNY, Toronto Burlesque Festival, Movement Research, among others. She co-hosts Legends Night at the Burlesque Hall of Fame (2008-2010), headlined the Toronto Burlesque Festival (2009-2010), and has performed at all eight New York Burlesque Festivals. To see student feedback, images, and videos, go to: www.myspace.com/drlucky, www.facebook.com/doctorlucky, or www.youtube/doctorofburlesque.
For examples of student feedback, go to: http://www.facebook.com/?sk=events#!/doctorlucky?v=info
Email me if you have any questions about the workshop: doctorofburlesque@yahoo.com
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Location 3200 Sirius Avenue
Las Vegas, NV
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 18 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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