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6. Be Responsible and Accountable
You're doing burlesque now, aren't you? Wrangling panties, hefting props, and all with a shit eating grin? But how about when you're in class? Do they need you to take money for or from or around teachers? Maybe they need YOU to work the merch booth. These ladies aren't looking on your resume or calling for a background check. What they are doing is trusting you. So be fucking trust worthy. They are giving you a lot of responsibility, because let's face it. Performers don't make a lot. You'll make even less. Don't let greed get in the way of what could turn into a really cool, life altering experience for you.
7. Mind your Ps and Qs
You don't know who's walking through those doors. It could be the head of an out of town troupe. You could be lacing a famous performer into that corset, or grabbing them water (I've seen really amazing award winning performers over heat and pant and get that look in their eye that says, OH SHIT WATER NOW). Don't be a twat and act like your Mother taught you some kind of manners. We're lucky here in the South specifically. Most of know to say Sir or Ma'm, but remember to always say thank you. This isn't exactly me saying eat a piece of humble pie, but what you're being given is a gift. A big one. Remember to say thank you for everything.
8. Humble Pie tastes great!
Speaking of humble pie. I don't care if you were Miss America or the Queen of England. These ladies might, but if you're asking to be an intern, it means your not. Otherwise you wouldn't be interning. You'd be paying up front for their services. Feel free to offer any of your super special skills as a selling point, but don't let them turn into some snarling ugly ego. No one cares.
9. Spilled milk happens, get on your knees!
Did I mention you're the low man? Then it means you could be stage kittening/prop tarting. Props are heavy, unruly, ungainly, and performers will often write you loving little notes that say things like, "Big Ass Prop" (No, I'm not joking. That specific note won my love and respect for one specific performer forever). You will be sweaty, out of breath, and maybe, just maybe, covered in cake, eggs, waffles, or chicken grease. Performers get creative, and you have to make sure no one slips and falls or dies from their creativity. Their well being is in your hands. Their time management can also end up being in your hands. Which means do be mindful if you have to duct tape anything. No one wants to wait for you. With that said, I don't care if your nail gets ripped off, your knees get scraped, or you're the one falling on egg yolk. You do it, and you like it. And if you're on that stage you smile damn it. Because if one of those performers slips and falls, even if they have to finish their show on their knees they will be smiling. They may be cursing and crying back stage but what goes for them goes for you. You're on that stage you smile.
You're doing burlesque now, aren't you? Wrangling panties, hefting props, and all with a shit eating grin? But how about when you're in class? Do they need you to take money for or from or around teachers? Maybe they need YOU to work the merch booth. These ladies aren't looking on your resume or calling for a background check. What they are doing is trusting you. So be fucking trust worthy. They are giving you a lot of responsibility, because let's face it. Performers don't make a lot. You'll make even less. Don't let greed get in the way of what could turn into a really cool, life altering experience for you.
7. Mind your Ps and Qs
You don't know who's walking through those doors. It could be the head of an out of town troupe. You could be lacing a famous performer into that corset, or grabbing them water (I've seen really amazing award winning performers over heat and pant and get that look in their eye that says, OH SHIT WATER NOW). Don't be a twat and act like your Mother taught you some kind of manners. We're lucky here in the South specifically. Most of know to say Sir or Ma'm, but remember to always say thank you. This isn't exactly me saying eat a piece of humble pie, but what you're being given is a gift. A big one. Remember to say thank you for everything.
8. Humble Pie tastes great!
Speaking of humble pie. I don't care if you were Miss America or the Queen of England. These ladies might, but if you're asking to be an intern, it means your not. Otherwise you wouldn't be interning. You'd be paying up front for their services. Feel free to offer any of your super special skills as a selling point, but don't let them turn into some snarling ugly ego. No one cares.
9. Spilled milk happens, get on your knees!
Did I mention you're the low man? Then it means you could be stage kittening/prop tarting. Props are heavy, unruly, ungainly, and performers will often write you loving little notes that say things like, "Big Ass Prop" (No, I'm not joking. That specific note won my love and respect for one specific performer forever). You will be sweaty, out of breath, and maybe, just maybe, covered in cake, eggs, waffles, or chicken grease. Performers get creative, and you have to make sure no one slips and falls or dies from their creativity. Their well being is in your hands. Their time management can also end up being in your hands. Which means do be mindful if you have to duct tape anything. No one wants to wait for you. With that said, I don't care if your nail gets ripped off, your knees get scraped, or you're the one falling on egg yolk. You do it, and you like it. And if you're on that stage you smile damn it. Because if one of those performers slips and falls, even if they have to finish their show on their knees they will be smiling. They may be cursing and crying back stage but what goes for them goes for you. You're on that stage you smile.