Hey there Members and Guests! This is a little personal story about one of the most coveted understudy spots in the entire show (Jubilee!) I share how I “got” the role and the unbelievable experience. Plus a little clip of me performing the number… Enjoy! ?Athena
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In this episode, featuring my good friend from Jubilee!, Anna Cooke, we go through her career from theme parks to cruise ships to Vegas performer over the course of 27 years. We discuss her experience with small shows versus larger productions, her love of ritual and the beauty of body variety that Jubilee standards held.
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Wondering what the heck a raked stage, bevel, tip-a-thon and quick change are? Watch the video to learn more so you can listen to my friend Anna’s episode, episode 12 Command that stage with a walk. Lots of good stuff discussed about show life in this episode!! Leave any questions or comments below! ? Athena
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Today’s episode features Elana McKinley-Braianis, from Australia. She is a former Bluebell turned principal dancer that performed in La Scala Barcelona and later moved to Las Vegas to perform in Merci Beaucoup, Bare Touch of Vegas and Casino de Paris. Her vast experience included musical theater, modeling and dancing through the 60s, 70s and 80s
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Hey there Member! We are finally getting somewhere on this hat!! Not long now before we can play with feathers!!! Enjoy the replay!Athena
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Hey there Members and guests! Today’s story time is about auditions, specifically Jubilee! auditions. Donn Arden required his performers to re-audition every 6 months. This practice kept the show in peak condition, year after year. After all! The show was only scheduled to run for 10 years. ? Enjoy this little bit of sparkly history!
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Hey there Member! Here is the session from last week! Enjoy!Athena
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This is a very special episode featuring a lovely chat between myself and Bluebells Forever podcast host, Sheri Lewis. Not our typical formats, but a wonderful conversation about why we started our podcasts, being Bluebells/Showgirls and being women in this world. Mentioned on the show Want to check out another podcast about Showgirls? Bluebells Forever
ep 010 You have to be this tall to ride this ride featuring Sheri Lewis Read More »
Hey there Member! Another fun session in the studio! Almost done with the hand sewing on the crown piece. Then we can move on to the skull cap. See you next session!Athena
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This episode features a former wardrobe technician in Jubilee for 20 years. Frieda Bronfin was part of the crew that helped us in and out of our costumes and kept them looking dazzling and in good condition, night after night. We talk about her personal experience working with magicians, dressing performers in shows, being part
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Hey there! I created a series of exclusive videos about the Bluebells Forever Reunion 2019, just for my Members!! This is the first video in a series of videos to share about my experience traveling to Paris in the summer of 2019 to participate in the Bluebells Forever Reunion organized by Showbiz Friends at the
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Hey there! Welcome back to another Showgirl Story Time! I made this video in preparation of the release of episode 9, Better than corporations and Cirque, to define more Showgirl vocabulary that was discussed in the episode. What is a cue? What is a g string? and What is Golden Rainbow? I thought it would
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Hey Member! Here is the 4th session of the new Showgirl hat construction for you in case you missed the live. It’s a slow, long process, but so worth it! Once we get the fabric on, (I’m estimating we have about 3-4 more sessions of this step,) then we can move onto covering the skull
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This episode features Rosemary “Rosebud” Tall DeHart, former Bluebell dancer turned dealer. She talks about her time as a Bluebell dancer between 1964-1972 and her decision to go into gaming. She even had some experiences with Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal to share. Enjoy! August 2020 Monthly Bonus episode This is the second bonus episode, August 2020 guests
ep 008 Chassé, push and smile featuring Rosemary Tall DeHart Read More »
Welcome Member! This series of Gazealous Studio sessions feature the first time I created a Showgirl hat for a live audience. It took 30 sessions to complete this hat. I am currently finishing the rest of the costume in Sparkle Snacks. I will link to the post once it is ready to share! Enjoy this
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Today’s episode features Randall Patterson, former principal singer in Jubilee! He has the distinction of having had the longest stint between Jubilee contracts—of 18 years. We discuss the differences he experienced from both times he was in the show and how his last time made him realize that you can never go back. Enjoy! Mentioned
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Hello! More Showgirl terminology definition in this Showgirl Story Time video. I was inspired to create this video after interviewing former Jubilee! principal singer, Randall Patterson for episode 007, You Can Never Go Back. He mentioned a few things that I thought would be worth defining here. Here you will learn what Pixie Awards are
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Hello Member! Here’s week 2 of my live showgirl hat making demo! This is taking longer than I thought it would! Lol! I’ll try to talk less next week! ? See you for the next one!Athena Next session >>
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This episode features former Principal dancer, Nikki Adamo Schwebel where we dive into how different show life was before corporations took over, when the mob ran the shows. As well as the magic of being a performer in a production show in Vegas. She also talks about the importance of the connections between performers and
ep 006 Mobsters and lobsters featuring Nikki Adamo Schwebel Read More »
Welcome Member! This series of Gazealous Studio sessions feature the first time I created a Showgirl hat for a live audience. It took 30 sessions to complete this hat. I am currently finishing the rest of the costume in Sparkle Snacks. I will link to the post once it is ready to share! Enjoy this
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Tap the arrow to listen in your favorite podcatcher & Subscribe! Legendary costume designer Pete Menefee shares his story on Showgirls Life This week’s episode features the legendary costume designer, Pete Menefee. Firstly, he shares about how he transitioned to costume design from dancing. His idea that “designing for cabaret is like learning a new
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Welcome to another Showgirl Story Time!! In this video I am talking about principals and understudies in Jubilee! I spent four years being an understudy and then was finally promoted to Principal at the age of 23. Enjoy!Athena Volcano Costume: Crown and hip pieces by Athena and PhelyxFeathers, bra, g string, jewelry, and shoes by Athena Transcript
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This episode features Lindsey Raven, former Bluebell dancer, as she tells of her path from England and her very first dance audition for Madam Bluebell to moving across the pond to Las Vegas at the age of 19 to perform in Donn Arden’s Jubilee as one of the opening cast members. From Las Vegas to
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Welcome to another Showgirl Story Time!! In this video I am talking about my time as a Nude dancer in Jubilee! Nude dancer or dancing nudes were the names for the topless Showgirls in the showgirl production shows in Las Vegas. Here I talk about what it was like to be one and how they categorized
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Rachel Zinn, former Las Vegas Showgirl tells about her journey from The Royal Ballet School in London to the Jubilee! Theatre at Bally’s Las Vegas. We dive into the psychology of professional dancers and how the life of a performer strengthened our work ethic and taught us major life lessons. “You do it because you
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