Are You Ready for The 2012 PA Burlesque Festival?
December 10, 2011
2011 has been a whirlwind of marvelous changes for us. Firstly, we welcome Jacqueline Hyde and Bunny Bedford to our professional ranks. Jacqueline has performed for us beginning with the very first festival in 2010, and much to our delight, pulled up stakes in Seattle to move to Jim Thorpe, PA. She owns and operates the Jacqueline Hyde International School of Burlesque, at Jim Thorpe Arts in Motion, and offers the most professional Burlesque curriculum in the country. Her 13-week Master Series is an in-depth program that truly prepares a student to be a serious contender in the Burlesque community, including all the often neglected business aspects of becoming a success. Visit her at JacquelineHydeSchool.com.
Bunny Bedford is a Jim Thorpe native, and came to us as a first-time performer for the 2011 Jim Thorpe Burlesque Festival. She gave us two numbers that rivaled those put forth by seasoned acts! We couldn't get enough of her, and she quickly became a part of our team. Bunny's theater degree has proved to be a priceless asset to us, and she lends a layer of polish and expertise that compliments all our endeavors. See what dance and fitness classes she's offering at JTArtsinMotion.com.
2011 has marked the birth of Dragontown Burlesque. That's right! Madame Corsetiere now has her own troupe. Dragontown Burlesque made its debut at BOOLESQUE 2011, and currently stars Jacqueline Hyde, Venus Mantrapp, and Bunny Bedford. Additional members will most likely be graduates of Jacqueline's Master Series, who will have the opportunity to audition for the troupe. Dragontown Burlesque will open the 2012 festival in Friday's "Showcase Gala," with a number you'll never forget. Madame Corsetiere sings! Who knew this lady had such a set of pipes? Don't miss it!
In addition to all this happy news, we're thrilled to report that Jim Thorpe's britches are too small! They just can't hold all the excitement produced by our hard work, so we're moving up and out! The Jim Thorpe Burlesque Festival has been expanded into the PA Burlesque Festival. It was selfish of us to keep it so local. The entire state of Pennsylvania needs to see what we're up to!
As of today, we're in negotiations for theater and convention space in Philadelphia for 2012. The tentative time of year is late June, early July, so as to not compete with other festivals taking place in Las Vegas, Chicago, and Toronto. We love the atmosphere in historic downtown Jim Thorpe, but moving to Philly will give us much-needed access to more convenient facilities. There are more hotels, restaurants, and attractions in the big city, and we hope that the added culture and nightlife makes our guests' stay even more enjoyable.
As always, the 2012 Festival will feature:
Happy Holidays, and here's to an astoundingly great 2012!
Bunny Bedford is a Jim Thorpe native, and came to us as a first-time performer for the 2011 Jim Thorpe Burlesque Festival. She gave us two numbers that rivaled those put forth by seasoned acts! We couldn't get enough of her, and she quickly became a part of our team. Bunny's theater degree has proved to be a priceless asset to us, and she lends a layer of polish and expertise that compliments all our endeavors. See what dance and fitness classes she's offering at JTArtsinMotion.com.
2011 has marked the birth of Dragontown Burlesque. That's right! Madame Corsetiere now has her own troupe. Dragontown Burlesque made its debut at BOOLESQUE 2011, and currently stars Jacqueline Hyde, Venus Mantrapp, and Bunny Bedford. Additional members will most likely be graduates of Jacqueline's Master Series, who will have the opportunity to audition for the troupe. Dragontown Burlesque will open the 2012 festival in Friday's "Showcase Gala," with a number you'll never forget. Madame Corsetiere sings! Who knew this lady had such a set of pipes? Don't miss it!
In addition to all this happy news, we're thrilled to report that Jim Thorpe's britches are too small! They just can't hold all the excitement produced by our hard work, so we're moving up and out! The Jim Thorpe Burlesque Festival has been expanded into the PA Burlesque Festival. It was selfish of us to keep it so local. The entire state of Pennsylvania needs to see what we're up to!
As of today, we're in negotiations for theater and convention space in Philadelphia for 2012. The tentative time of year is late June, early July, so as to not compete with other festivals taking place in Las Vegas, Chicago, and Toronto. We love the atmosphere in historic downtown Jim Thorpe, but moving to Philly will give us much-needed access to more convenient facilities. There are more hotels, restaurants, and attractions in the big city, and we hope that the added culture and nightlife makes our guests' stay even more enjoyable.
As always, the 2012 Festival will feature:
- "The Showcase Gala," our Friday night show.
- "The Big Reveal," our famous Saturday night competition for the Crystal Corset Award and $1,000.
- Classes, lectures, and workshops all day Saturday and Sunday.
- The Burlesque Bazaar, our hand-picked vendor market, Saturday and Sunday. Free to the public!
- Performers for both shows
- Class instructors and speakers
- Burlesque-related vendors, including but not limited to: lingerie, costumes, cosmetics, accessories, feathers, vintage clothing, pin-up art, and jewelry.
Happy Holidays, and here's to an astoundingly great 2012!
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