Performer Details & Information
Who Should Apply?
Our Festival is an all inclusive event. Any Performer is welcomed to apply. Any Gender, Any Color, Any Age, Any Size, Any Shape, Any Art, Any Skill Level, Any One: Burlesque, Boylesque, Drag, Comedy, Circus, Aerial, Variety, Singing, Bellydance, Pole Arts, Ballroom, Duos, Groups, and more. . .
Be Heard. Be Seen.
Be You.
What Are We Looking For?
Our Goal is to present a weekend of 4 Amazing Shows filled with Exquisite Entertainment. Professional, Polished, Impressive, Exciting, and Entertaining. Performances that Inspire and Entice. We are looking for Performance Acts that push the limits of Live Entertainment and Stimulate All The Senses. We will be looking solely at the performance act submitted. Applicants will not be judged on the number of years they have been performing, nor the number of titles they posses, nor on who they know or where they have performed.
Which Performance Act To Submit?
Performance Acts Must have a Running Time of at Least 4 minutes (longer preferred). There is no Time Restriction or Limit to your Performance in any way! You have Glitter? Good. Need Props Set Up? Tell Us Where. Need An Assistant During Your Performance? We Got You. Have Specific Lighting Cues? We have A Follow Spot and can light you anywhere. You Making A Mess? We have brooms.
Our Venue has multiple performance areas: On Top of the Bar, In The Audience for an intimate Floor Show, On Various Stairs and Small Platforms, and On a Wide Stage with Revolving Doors available for Dramatic Entrances and Exits. Performers are Encouraged to Submit Performance Acts which can be Altered to Fit Our Venue and make use of ALL the performance areas.
Audience Interaction and Floor Show Play Encouraged!
Venue & Performance Space Information
Bar Performance Space Information
Bar Performance Space Specs:
Height: 5ft 6in Depth: 2ft Width: 13ft Rise: 4ft
Lyra: 40in circumference Lyra Rise: 2ft 9in
2Rigging Points: 1st inline with edge of bar 2nd 8in away from edge of bar
Platform 3Stairs + 1Step Up to Bar Each Step Height: 1ft
Platform Depth: 2ft 6in Platform Width: 2ft
Aerial Rigging Information
Which Show Should I Apply For?
Performers can apply to be considered for (1) Show - or ALL Shows with their single performance act application. You must submit a separate application for EACH performance act you would like to submit. A suggested donation of $20.00 for EACH performance act you would like to submit is welcomed.
There is NO Limit on the Number of Acts you can submit.
Exquisite Showcase:
Friday Night October 11th 2024 8pm
Those who are chosen to perform in
the Exquisite Showcase will perform their
(1) performance act (1) time in the evening
Showcase Performer Benefits:
Pay: $100.00 (minimum payment for each performance slot
- could increase depending on audience attendance)
Photos & Video of Performance
Chance to be Honored with an Exquisite Award
Naughty Nightcap:
Friday Night October 11th 2024 10:30pm
Those who are chosen to perform in the
Naughty Nightcap will perform their
(1) performance act (1) time in the evening
Naughty Nightcap Performer Benefits:
Pay: $100.00 (minimum payment for each performance slot
- could increase depending on audience attendance)
Photos & Video of Performance
Chance to be Honored with an Exquisite Award
Pastie Throwdown:
Saturday Night October 12th 2024 10:30pm
Those who are chosen to perform in the Pastie Throwdown
will perform their (1) performance act (1) time in the evening
This is a Fun Competition where Performers will be Scored on Various Categories of Performance Characteristics
Including: Style, Stage Presence, Audience Reaction, and more... With a Special Guest Panel of Judges
Pastie Throwdown Performer Benefits:
Photos & Video of Performance
ONLY the Champion Receives:
Title of Champion
Exquisite Sash & Crown
Champion Prize Package from our Sponsors
$275.oo Cash Prize
Rehearsal At Venue
Performers who are accepted to perform in the Exquisite Burlesque Festival, will be required to attend a scheduled rehearsal at the venue to run through their performance act. Each performer will receive 15 minutes to walk the stage, see all the available performance spaces, and have their piece ran through in its entirety. The Rehearsal will happen during the day of each show.
*Terms of the Show:
A total of (21) performers will be accepted to perform in the festival. There are (7) performance opportunities in the Friday Night Exquisite Showcase, (7) performance opportunities in the Friday Night Naughty Nightcap, and (7) performance opportunities in the Saturday Night Pastie Throwdown Burlesque Competition. Acceptance Letters will be sent out beginning June 24th 2024. You are required to submit a separate
application for each act submitted and a suggested donation for each act submitted is appreciated.
There is no limit to the number of acts you are able to submit.
EXQUISITE SHOWCASE PERFORMER BENEFITS: Pay =$100.00 (minimum payment for each performance slot - could increase depending on audience attendance), Photos & Video of Performance, Chance to be Honored with an Exquisite Award.
NAUGHTY NIGHTCAP PERFORMER BENEFITS: Pay =$100.00 (minimum payment for each performance slot - could increase depending on audience attendance), Photos & Video of Performance, Chance to be Honored with an Exquisite Award.
PASTIE THROWDOWN PERFORMER BENEFITS: Photos & Video of Performance,
ONLY the Champion Receives: Title of Champion with Exquisite Sash & Crown, Various Prizes from Our Sponsors, $275.00 Cash.
ALL Performers and Crew will NOT be provided and will NOT be reimbursed for any travel, transportation, parking, lodging, food & drink, or health & medical related accommodations which may occur as a result of attending/working/performing in the festival. The creators of the festival and the venue are not responsible for providing accommodations of any sort.
Seduction Burlesque Presents Show Rules and Disclaimer: *Please Arrive At Your Scheduled Call Time *Bring Limited Luggage for Backstage and Come As Ready As Possible. The Dressing Room is small with limited space, so please be respectful of everyone using the Backstage Space and Share. Please Clean Up Your Items and Space when you leave the backstage. This includes returning empty glasses, used dishes, back to the bar and please dispose trash into the trash cans provided. *There is No Guest List. No Drink Tickets. No Comps. Parking is not provided nor reimbursed. There is Metered Parking Available on the Street Surrounding the Venue as well as multiple lots and structures with small Parking Fees. *Although Safety is Always a Priority, Robert Pulido Jr - Seduction Burlesque Presents and Harvelle's are not liable for any sickness, harm, or injury you may encounter or experience while at the venue or while performing. Perform at your own risk. *Attitude and Grace are Everything. Please be professional, respectful, and courteous to fellow cast and crew members as well as the Harvelle's Staff and Our Show Patrons. Also please do not destroy, vandalize, or ruin any of the Harvelle's property. You will be held responsible for any damages you may inflict upon the property – Robert Pulido Jr. will not be held accountable for your actions.
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