Showgirl Story Time: Pete Menefee
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Showgirl Story Time: Odd Gigs for Jubilee!
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Setting Intentions for the New Year
Setting Intentions for the New Year In 2011, I was introduced to a new way to start the year off right—using intentions instead of resolutions. By using New Year intentions, I have experienced more compassion, growth and self love. And bonus—I’ve enjoyed the review of each year as time goes on, instead of beating myself …
Showgirl is Divine Feminine Embodied
What if the Showgirl isn’t really dying? What if her true self, the Divine Feminine, is finally being revealed? I thought the Showgirl was dying I have written a couple of blogs about the Showgirl and how she is dying. One where I described a recent trip to Las Vegas and an oldie, but goodie …
ep 066 Showgirl Deconstructed: Why Showgirls was the worst movie ever made with Christopher Childers
This episode has been over a year in the making. I have been wanting to have this chat since I found out my friend Christopher Childers was in the movie Showgirls. In case you haven’t seen this movie, please know there are a few “spoilers” in this episode. And I will say that unless you …
ep 065 The enduring magic of being a wardrobe technician with Elaine Sargent
Today, I have the honor of sharing an interview with a woman who worked behind the scenes with Showgirls in most of Greg Thompson’s productions in Reno. Elaine Sargent used her degree in theatre to immerse herself in the glamour backstage as a wardrobe technician. I had a lot of fun talking with Elaine about …
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What does it feel like to chase your dreams?
What does it feel like to chase your dreams? In the beginning, it feels like adventure, excitement, expansive. Like being on a path to discover a new world that you are creating all on your own. It is exhilarating, life giving and feels like it is meant to be. Everything is aligned—your energy, the energy …
ep 064 Showgirl Deconstructed: Designing and Constructing Showgirl Costumes with Pete Menefee
Hey hey! Are you ready to deconstruct the showgirl some more? In these special episodes, we have talked about how There are no more showgirl shows with Alison Kravenko in ep 056, Physical requirements and expectations with Brenda Barrett in episode 60, and Art vs. selling out with Andrew Branche in ep 062. Today, we …
Gifts for the glamour girl
Not sure what to gift your glamour girl? Try on these options to make her feel extra, fancy or maybe just a bit more luxurious in her day to day. The following list of 9 gifts for the glamour girl is sure to please that fancy lady. Below are my best suggestions for gifts for women …
The power of Trust
How do you use trust in your life? A recent conversation with my friend Christopher Childers from episode 013, revealed an element of being a performer that I had never really considered before. Performers use trust in their life. He said that we have been trusting everyone to do their jobs this whole time. The …
ep 063 What went on in the Dressing Rooms?
Today I present to you a solo episode that touches on a very important topic in the Showgirl’s Life—community. Though we have shared some hilarious backstage stories in previous episodes, there was magic happening at a deeper level. This is how a dressing room community is built. I am sharing my views on what it …
ep 062 Showgirl Deconstructed: Art vs Selling Out featuring Andrew Branche
Hey hey! Are you ready to deconstruct the showgirl some more? Last month, in episode 060, we talked about physical requirements and expectations with Brenda Barrett. And in the first ever Showgirl Deconstructed ep 056 back in July, we talked about how there are no more showgirl shows with Alison Kravenko. In this episode we …
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The Truth About Permission
Permission doesn’t always come from outside of us A recent online training I took revealed to me just how much I have been holding myself back from experiencing the best that this life can offer. It wasn’t new information to me at all. It simply revealed a fresh layer of understanding and resonance that I …
ep 061 Born to be a performer featuring Tiffany Johnson
Tiffany Johnson was a tall nude in Donn Arden’s Jubilee! in 1999 and left just before I got into the show. She returned for 3 more years almost a decade later. She has had a long career with a variety of opportunities and achievements. One thing to note is that we grew up in the …
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ep 060 Showgirl Deconstructed: Physical Requirements and Other Expectations with encore guest Brenda Barrett
Today’s episode discusses one of the toughest parts of being a Showgirl that non-performers can’t wrap their heads around—physical requirements and expectations. Showgirls and Bluebell dancers have been held to high standards for decades due to standards set by Madame Bluebell and then perpetuated by “tastes” preferred by white men over the generations. Encore guest …
ep 059 Showgirls Road Trip 2021 recap with Sheri Lewis, part 2
Welcome to part 2 of the Showgirls Road Trip 2021. Earlier this summer, I went on a road trip with Sheri Lewis, host of Bluebells Forever podcast. Sheri and I got together recently to debrief about our wonderful adventure in Reno, Las Vegas and LA. It took awhile to recount all of our experiences that …
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ep 058 Showgirls Road Trip 2021 recap with Sheri Lewis, part 1
Welcome to part 1 of the Showgirls Road Trip 2021. Earlier this summer, I went on a road trip with Sheri Lewis, host of Bluebells Forever podcast. Sheri and I got together recently to debrief about our wonderful adventure in Reno, Las Vegas and LA. It took awhile to recount all of our experiences that …
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ep 057 Donn Arden’s Jubilee! 40th Anniversary
Jubilee! Opening 40th Anniversary This episode has been in the making for over a year, as I have been collecting guests’ stories about their part in the opening of Donn Arden’s Jubilee! celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2021!! Happy Birthday Jubilee! (Please note, the audio contains mistakes of some of the dates and numbers, but …
ep 056 Showgirl Deconstructed: There are no more Showgirl shows featuring Alison Kravenko Johnson
What is a showgirl show? In this special episode, I brought back Alison Kravenko Johnson to deep dive about how there are no more Showgirl shows left. This new feature of Showgirls Life will happen once a month where I bring on an encore guest to discuss one specific topic in the Showgirl’s Life. This …
ep 055 Top ten things I learned from creating a podcast about Showgirls
Showgirl’s Life was started to document the lives of the people that embodied or supported the Showgirl. A lot of lessons have been learned along the way. I discuss a variety of topics relating to the work required to produce a podcast, shame, discrimination in entertainment, and what a Showgirl is and what she isn’t. …
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Showgirl costume photos: Gazealous feathered headdress
One of my favorite pieces in my costume collection, Gazealous feathered Showgirl headdress. It was created as a collaboration between my love, Professor Phelyx, and I. We challenged ourselves to come up with a truly unique sculpture to then adorn with coque feathers and Swarovski crystals. If you are curious about the making of this …
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ep 054 The privilege of being a Showboy featuring Dave Margolis
Dave Margolis started his training late but was able to work hard enough to land a spot in the chorus boys line in Donn Arden’s Jubilee! Dave shares about his first audition with Michael Pratt, former assistant company manager in Jubilee!, what it was like being a Showboy and the privilege that it was. He …
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ep 053 Celebrating one year of podcasting Showgirl’s Life
It’s been a year of podcasting! Yay!! This episode is the replay of the 1st anniversary livestream recording, trimmed of the visual bits. But there is still a reason to listen. One lucky winner will receive the same prize pack that the live winners received. Make sure to get your trivia answers emailed to me …
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Showgirl costume photos: O love tribute
This burlesque costume was designed for an act created as a love tribute to my love, Professor Phelyx. I shared the behind the scenes of the making of this costume over on the Inside Gazealous Studio Vlogs. I loved the costume and act so much that I set up a shoot with my friend, Dave …
Showgirl costume photos: Moonlight Trio onstage
I created this trio of costumes to present a mini Showgirl production here in Denver, Colo. Over the course of a year, I constructed all the pieces and debuted the act in the fall of 2018. If you’d like to learn more about the inspiration, process and statistics of these costumes, check out the Inside …