Founded in 2008, the Pink Box Burlesque is the sum of our performance parts - both burlesque and vaudeville - variety and entertainment. We're a collection of men and women dedicated to making you smile while showing you just enough to think you're going to get some.
A great time! The PBB is inspired by performances from all eras of Vaudeville and Burlesque. We have singing, dancing ,comedy, live music, tease artists...we travel with an atmosphere.
That's keen! We'd love to talk with you about it. Please contact Mama Dixie at pinkboxburlesque@gmail.com and we'll chat.
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We love these communications! Welcome to town! If your skills fit into the current show and you're available for the performance, it's worth a chat about it. We do it whenever possible. Either way, we look forward to meeting you on your way through town!
Fantastic! The PBB holds Open Calls up to three times a year.
COLD QUERY: We'll happily add your email address to our early notice mailing list. You'll receive an email a week or so before the public announcement. Auditions held between Open Calls are on a case-by-case basis. Our schedule is hectic - but it couldn't hurt to ask!
IF YOU'VE SEEN A POSTER: Email pinkboxburlesque@gmail.com for directions and time slot sign-up, if applicable. Questions welcome.
Tease Artists are an important part of all our shows, and experience is nice, but not required to come audition. We celebrate variety. Give it a go - we may have an empty space where you shine! Sometimes we don't know what we're missing until we see it.
No. All body types and styles are welcome. The only thing we ask is a positive attitude.
Come ready to show us what you're interested in contributing. Intern Applicants: [front- or back-of-house], come ready to tell us what you're thinking. Performers: come with your performance, music, costuming, and props...and, if your routine includes them: pasties. It's important to note that, with rare exception, we perform with a live band - the recorded music is just for your audition. Musicians: bring your instrument. A PA will be available. Whatever your desire, please bring photo identification.
You'll meet with our board, which includes stage director, backstage director and member president. All our board members are performers. Our Auditions are closed to the public. We'd encourage you to come a wee bit early. Grab an application [it's a single page], prepare yourself for the hot seat. We'll explain the details of how the PBB operates: what will be expected from you, what we'll provide, etc.. Questions are welcome throughout the process.
Guests, drivers, support staff, friends, graphic nudity, photography, video photography.
Yes. PBB Productions will not hire anyone under the age of 18.
Performance & Intern contracts are renewed yearly. The PBB performs 6-12 shows per year, travel and home venues. Each show is built from the ground up by the sum of the performers and staff involved. Performers are responsible for developing their acts with the support of fellow cast members and staff, and for attending Sunday afternoon rehearsals and one rehearsal Day of Show. Costume stipends are available, but primary costuming is based upon performer preference, and is, therefore, the performers' responsibility. Each performer and intern is charged with creating a character and developing that character as time goes on.
It means we haven't made final decisions. Whatever the outcome, a PBB board member will contact you. Know that we always appreciate all audition participants and are honored to have you stop in. We know we're auditioning as much as you are.
Audition decisions are always difficult. If you're wondering, we consider several things that include, in part, whether we have an open slot for a series of skills, group dynamics, comfort on stage and creativity. We're looking for a good fit. We always encourage audition participants that didn't get into the troupe to come to other auditions. The circumstances change all the time.
Mama Dixie, Madam
pinkboxburlesque@gmail.com
205 792 9565
Mailing address available upon request.