Copyright This!

Dapper John Copyright This! By: Dapper John The past few years have seen an explosion of new talent, with performers, producers, and choreographers popping up everywhere and putting on creative and interesting shows.  Many participants in this burgeoning burlesque scene, however, are worried about how to protect their ideas from unauthorized borrowing.  Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery,... [Read more]

Lifespan of a Burlesque Act

Red Hot Annie (Photo: Kriss Abigail) The Lifespan of a Burlesque Act By: Red Hot Annie We’re delighted to have Chicago’s Red Hot Annie joining the Pin Curl team to contribute her insights on the business of burlesque! Have a question you’d like Annie to answer? Please title your email “Business- _your issue___” and send to editor [at] PinCurlMag [dot] com and we will send them... [Read more]

Burlesque Rates of the Union

Burlesque Rates of the Union An issue ago we finished up our Guide to Touring series.  It was with touring in mind that we dreamed up the idea for our Burlesque Rates of the Union.  We asked several gals from all over the country what to expect from their hometowns and compiled their responses into an easy to access reference table.  Be sure and grab the Best of Spring 2013 for even more cities! (Click... [Read more]

Guide to Touring Part 2

Guide to Touring Part 2 By: Shoshana   Part I in our Guide to touring got you on the road, so now that you’re there what should you expect?   First Scenario – The performer reached out to the producer.  If you’ve reached out to the producer to get the gig, make it as easy on the producer to say “yes” as possible.  Here’s a few things to consider:   -         ... [Read more]

Guide to Touring

Guide to Touring  By: Shoshana Part I So you wanna tour?  You want to get out see new performance styles, learn and grow as a performer, make business connections, and get your name out there.   Part I of our Guide to Touring will give you some resources for doing just that.  Part II will run in next month’s issue and guide you through what to expect as an out of town performer and how to make... [Read more]

Burlesque Etiquette with Jo Weldon

How to Annoy Performers When I first wrote this article, I created a list similar to the one I had used in “How to Annoy Producers.” However, that didn’t quite work; based on the responses I got from performers when I asked them what etiquette mistakes producers make. It became more of a “business practices” forum than an etiquette forum, but hey, fair enough. Etiquette... [Read more]

5 Tips for Successful Negotiations

If you are in showbiz everything is negotiable.  A successful negotiation is when all sides leave the table happy and eager to return to do business with one another again.  Here are our top 5 tips for making sure your negotiations run smoothly. 1. Know Your Price in Advance Performers: You are not putting a price tag on yourself; you are putting a price on your numbers.  Thinking this way will... [Read more]

How to Annoy Producers

How to Annoy Producers by: Jo “Boobs” Weldon In this month’s installment of a two-part article, we will discuss how performers can annoy producers. This doesn’t mean that in every case the performers are doing anything dishonest or unprofessional; it merely means that these behaviors often irritate or turn off producers. Please note that it is not about just knowing specific... [Read more]

Burlesque & Taxes

Lexa Lusty by Oblivion Images Editor’s Note: Holy Spring- it’s tax time; you know- when we all run screaming.  Well it doesn’t have to be that bad.  With a little organization(keeping good monthly records and adding those up per quarter make end of the year taxes much, much quicker) and some sage advice you too can be breathing easier knowing exactly what you owe, or will receive. By... [Read more]

Dear Lillith: Personal vs. Professional

Lillith Grey has been lighting up the stage for over five years as a burlesque and fetish performer, musician, and emcee, and can frequently be found performing in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. She holds a master’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in education, and is currently completing her Ph.D. in psychology. She has worked as a psychotherapist, educator, and social justice... [Read more]