Is there a large burlesque scene in New York? Neil: I was a happy audience member and costume-carrier, and then I began volunteering with the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas as we both became more involved with the community of performers in New York we realized that we had a lot of projects we wanted to work on together. Just for fun, I took a class with Jo Boobs, who put me in her show, Paperback Burlesque at the Cutting Room.and I've been hooked ever since. How did you get into the burlesque scene?Ĭlams: We were going to shows on a regular basis and after a while I found myself coming up with ideas for acts.but I'm really shy in real life, so I didn't think it was something I'd ever do. Check out the duo in action tonight at their joint homage to grunge and burlesque. Together her and partner Neil O'Fortune have created a bevy of Burlesque shows for New Yorkers, as well as some non-Burlesque fun like the monthly, live-on-stage game show, What's My Line? which is held at the Parkside Lounge. ![]() Clams Casino is a burlesque performer, producer and writer who you can find entertaining anywhere from the Coney Island boardwalk to The Slipper Room. Neil O'Fortune and Clams Casino co-produce and co-host the Smells Like Tease Spirit! a 90s Burlesque Tribute tonight at Galapagos Art Space.
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