Immodesty Blaize

All photos courtesy of Immodesty Blaize The Goddess, Immodesty Blaize, talks bonkbusters, Ambition, waistlines and Texas. Divertida Devotchka 1. You’ve never performed in Texas, correct? What are your expectations for your March 20th show in Dallas? I am really looking forward to coming. The promoter has been incredibly welcoming. Generally I have no expectations or pre-judgments whenever... [Read more]

Dirty Martini

Dirty Martini Photograph: Karl Giant Dirty Martini talks Texans, the Moisture Festival, straight men, and about her first Burlesque show. Interview: Divertida Devotchka Q: You’re featured in Immodesty Blaize’s documentary “Burlesque Undressed.” What was your reaction when you were informed you’d be included in the project? Immodesty approached me about participating in her film when I performed... [Read more]

Lola Van Ella

Photo: JoshuaRowan.com Lola Van Ella took time out of her busy schedule to discuss merkin malfunctions, St. Louis, spontaneity and the role of comedy in burlesque. Lola Van Ella will be performing in Dallas on Feb 27th. Performance info. Interview: Divertida Divotchka; Photos: Joshua Rowan and Connie LaFlam Q: You’re coming to Texas for the Amour show at the end of February. Will it be your... [Read more]

The Lollie Bombs

Selling Out Show After Show is No Accident: Meet The Lollie Bombs Story: Shoshana; Photos: Benn Britt and Through the Looking Glass Year after year, audiences pack into the cozy Pocket Sandwich Theater, sip on sangria served in a pitcher, and enjoy their favorite late night revue- with everything from a crazed Zombie shooting character, to a pill poppin’ princess, and a gal dropping down from... [Read more]

Angela Ryan

Snow Queen Photo of Angela Ryan by Shoshana of Through the Looking Glass, MUAH: Alexandria Dixon, Costume: Jupiter Moon, Post- Production: Tania Kauffman Design: Jenni Leder Notorious Model and Performer Angela Ryan graces the very first Best Of Pin Curl print edition, and sits down with editor Shoshana to discuss fashion, kindergarten, modeling mistakes, and a world without MySpace. Angela Ryan will... [Read more]

The Jigglewatts

The Jigglewatts: Ruby Joule (left) and Coco Lectric (right). Photo: Through the Looking Glass Pin curl had the opportunity to visit with the Jigglewatts: Ruby Joule & Coco Lectric and talk assassins, Madonna, zombies, and baking. Photo: Through the Looking Glass Q: Who founded the Jigglewatts and how has the troupe evolved since its inception? R: The Jigglewatts has three original founding members:... [Read more]

Erin Go Braughless

Photos: Five B Austin based Burlesque Entertainer Erin Go Braughless talks drag queens, comic books, and being hot. Q: You recently won the title of “most outrageous” in your luche libre costume that made audiences roar with laughter. We think outrageous is a great way to describe the over the top hilarity of your burlesque numbers. Have you always been a comedian of sorts? Believe it... [Read more]

Rose Darling

Rose Darling as Alice. Photo: Through the Looking Glass MUA/H: Rocio Vielma Since going solo a year ago, Dallas’ Rose Darling has been performing everywhere from Chicago to New Orleans, while still saving some time for Dallas. Rose talks geeks, Batman, and the pervertazzi. Interview & photographs: Shoshana of Through the Looking Glass Q: You have been solo a little less than a year now, yet... [Read more]

Perle Noire

Perle Noire at the Victorian House, New Orleans. Photo: Shoshana of Through the Looking Glass New Orleans-based burlesque superstar Perle Noire discusses her Miss Exotic World titles, Josephine Baker, wardrobe malfunctions, and how Hurricane Katrina changed her life. Interview: Divertida Devotchka Photographs: Shoshana, Through the Looking Glass Studio How long have you been performing? I’ve... [Read more]

Black Mariah

Photo: Through the Looking Glass Studio Dallas legend Black Mariah, who will be performing next at Bewitching Burlesque’s Mid Summer Masquerade on August 8th, sits down to talk White Lightnin’, Jabberwockies, full-figured gals, and complacency. Interview & Photographs by Shoshana of Through the Looking Glass Studio Most Texans met you as “Black Mariah of the Lollie Bombs”, but... [Read more]