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It's Burlesque - Interview with Dangrrr Doll and Bella Sin

9/2/2014

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The Ohio Burlesque is honored to take some time to interview one of the most brilliant international performers out there, Dangrrr Doll resides in New York City and she is traveling all over the world some cities have been as far as Vienna and as near as Chicago. 
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OBF-What do you like about neo?
 DD:The story! I'm more of a character myself and I love that we have this incredible outlet for revealing the most raw, beautiful stories.

OBF-Last time you were in Cleveland was for the ohio burlesque festival 2013, What are you looking to see while your here?
 DD:Well, I didn't get to explore much when I was here last so I'm hoping to see a little more of the city. And then I remember there was this little breakfast place we went to with $2.50 full breakfast. I still can't even comprehend that. I could live there. 

OBF-What did you like most about Cleveland? 
DD:Well... ok. Definitely that $2.50 breakfast. I'm super into food and that is just magical. But also, all the people I met there were so lovely! The number one way to make me fall for a city is friendly people.
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We took some time to sit down with Ms Sin, She gave us a completely different 
burlesque number then what we are just to 
seeing from her this year at the festival. 
Tell us how did it feel to step outside of the box?
 

B: It felt really good to be able to be my darker self on stage, It was also terrifying.  

OBF-Why do you say Terrifying? 
B: The idea of multimedia use in performance was very new to me, I partnered with SubPar Studios for the creation of the video and Inagen Productions for the lighting design. Dangrrr Doll made my body cage and Matt Knife help me sew the EL wire to the costuming. It was a very large scale concept that worked our quite beautifully but i did not have that much control of my number this time around. So it was scary to create with so many minds on the table. 

OBF-How did you come by this idea? What were the challenges?

B: To be honest i have been wanting to express a multi media piece and i wanted to create a visual, audio sensory theater performance that made people fell some thing.The challenge was working with multiple people to achieve that and making sure there was open communication channels. 
 It was very stressful but rewarding! The images are honest to my childhood influence with religion and mysticism they were a big part of my life when i was young since the pick of the song for this very lyric. 
"Say something, Pray for something" struck a cord with me and it really was the very thing that sent this number into fruition. 
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OBF- Bryan do you think this piece is vanguard?
Bryan: This piece combines a lot of technology being used in various ways throughout the theater art today. As projection technology gets smaller, brighter, and more cost effective it works its way onto stage in more and more settings. However, much like the renascence of the art of Burlesque combining the vintage glamour and seduction with our fast moving, freedom of expression heavy culture has made way way for both Old School and New School camps, (which can be seen on 9/12/14 at the Beachland) Bella's number is the right mix of technology, art, tradition, and sex appeal. A lot of the aspects of this piece can be seen throughout the theater world, but never has it been put together in this way.
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OBF- Bryan what do you think this piece means for your collaboration.

Bryan: As a self proclaimed dreamer who is always striving to try something new and "fake it till you make it" I think this piece ultimately fuels my urge to think big and put myself out there. Bella showed the public a side of herself not often seen by her fans. Her willingness to open up and be vulnerable makes me want to work with her more and more. I'm proud of my contribution but more so I'm proud of being a part of a piece of art so personal.  
The trust shown from Bella to allow me to add my expression and vision shows strength and respect that anyone would be crazy to not want to be a part of and work with.
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OBF-How long have you been performing? 
DD:I started performing in 2006, but I only did it a few times a year back then. I really threw myself into it in 2010.

OBF-Where have you been touring to? 
DD:All over! I go up to Toronto a ton, I've been all over the states; recently I was in Europe for a month performing in London, Austria, Berlin, and Hamburg.. And in the next two months I'll be visiting New Orleans, Boston and Detroit, as well as Ohio of course!

OBF-How did you get started? 
DD:I ran a live Rocky Horror show, and we had a pre show cabaret. When I took over the show from the previous guy... I mean, with love, it sucked. The cabaret sucked. 
So I started doing burlesque as a 
way to spice it up.

OBF-What do you like about Old School Burlesque? 
DD:The attitude. The best part about great classic striptease artists is that they exude this power and control that just draws you in and takes hold of you. It's spellbinding.
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OBF-Tell us about your design company? 
DD:Running Dangrrrous Designs is my dream. I'm still just getting started, but I try to come up with new and more exciting ways to barely-clothe performers on a consistent basis...! I specialize in lingerie, strappy things and corsets. 

OBF-What are you looking forward to? 
DD:Rocking the stage! I absolutely live for stagetime, and I'm bringing some of my absolute favorite numbers...!

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Dangrrr Doll takes the stage September 12th, 2014 at The Beachland Ballroom and Tavern in The Waterloo Neighborhood. Doors 8:00PM Show 9:00PM Tickets are $15.00 in Advance $17.00 at The door and $20.00 VIP
 (10 available only) 


Dangrrr Doll will share the stage with Cleveland's Burlesque Queen Bella Sin
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OBF-Cory with Sub Par Studios, What were the challenges in the creation of the number for bella? 

Cory: Bella went for a darker and more experimental performance. This is an area she has seldom ventured into. I think this piece really shows that Bella is ready to open herself as a performer and progress her craft. This collaboration opens up many new doors for both myself and our coworkers. With this piece, it shows that there are no bounds.

OBF-Brian with Inagen, What were the challenges of your side of the collaboration?

Bryan: Bella does many things very well, as anyone who has had the opportunity to see her perform knows she is a rockstar and a beauty. What many do not have the chance to see is how good she is at motivating a crew of people to see a bigger picture. Because of her ability to collaborate with the right people this piece came together quite smoothly from my end. I'm sure everyone had their own small problem throughout the creation but one this is for sure is that when it came to be go time, everything worked well together. I think this is a testament not only to 
the skills of the people involved 
but the ability for everyone to see Bella's big OBF picture
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The innovation in neo burlesque is alive and well all over the world. We recommend you checking out some of the amazing performers in your own home town and state. - OBF
We are buzzing with anticipation for September 12th, 2014. The bar has been raised and the stage is set to see one of the most amazing burlesque show in Cleveland. We trust that your experience will be one that you will talk about for months! 
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Festival Highlights and Thank You's

8/18/2014

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What and amazing 3 nights of burlesque, vaudeville, drag and sideshow. It's been a few weeks and the glitter has settled and the costume have been put away and this year was written in the books as the most successful year yet! Performers from all over the world joined us for an amazing celebration of burlesque and remembrance. 

Thursday - Mahall's 20 Lanes Lakewood 
Dolly Moxy kicked off the show with a very adorable piece, later Erik Tate
 killed the audience with laughter with his magical comedy act. 
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Fifi Glitterbomb hypnotized us 
with her flowing fan movements. 
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Boobs Raley owned the stage with charisma and energy. 
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Cast Photo from Thursday Night Opener at Mahall's 


Friday Night All Starts!
Can we say this night was high energy and a burst of laughs and amazing creative, innovative numbers. Hosted by Foxy Tann from Minneapolis.
The night kicked off with comedic magic by The hamburgeler from Ellie Quinn, It continues with the artistic work from Cleveland's Own Eliza Sidecar.


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Sanjula from Chicago and Lilli Paralax from Columbus showcased physical strength and bravery in a lavish beautiful way on stage on the friday night stage. 
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Then RedBone Took Your Boyfriend..... Mic Drop*
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Headliners on Friday

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Matt Knife from New York City recreated the Red Room from a famous David Lynch Classic "Twin Peaks"

Hypnotic Boylesque with flowing red silk fans, Boy did he set the mood for friday's headlining block! 

Bella Sin "Cleveland's Burlesque Queen" Debuted an innovative piece with a darker spin, The Combination of art/video projection. lighting design, light up feather fans and costuming. She took us thru a very powerful visual, audio, sensory theater. raising the bar! 
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Red Rum from Chicago ended the night with her Catacomb Saints piece leaving the audience ready for so much more! The costume was detailed to the very last bone finger! 
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Friday Night All Stars Cast at The Beachland Ballroom Stage. 

The Saturday Night Gala
The Gala Kicked off with the announcement of our Scroll from Cleveland City Council and our Recognition Letter from The Ohio House of Representatives. 
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Mizter Scratch from Boston Hosted The Saturday Night Gala That Kicked off Flawlessly!  
Mika Romantic and Vikki Fahrenheit started the night in style, Red was the choice of color in memory of Dixie for our opening numbers. Siobhan Atomic performed a stunning fan dance in memory of her father.  Miss Theresa brought a character to electrifying light and Honey Merlot serenaded us, Then Poison Ivory showed us her love affair with pudding! 
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Features and Headliers

Feature Cherie Blondell from Columbus giving us good face and a hell of a stocking peel! 
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The Boston Babydolls were energetic with their group number, Aya Fontaine followed with a timeless old school burlesque piece. 

Our Headliner The 2013 Princess of Burlesque 
Sydni Deveraux from New York City dazzled the crowd with a beautiful star boa and a heck of a figure! She absolutely left the audience gasping for air. 
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The Saturday Night Cast, Festival Crew, Kittens, Volunteers and Production Team. 

The 4th Annual International Ohio Burlesque Festival will like to say thank you to all our friends, fans, staff, directors, volunteers, vendors, venues, sponsors, attendees, print media, web media, promotional team and performers for all their support and attendance to the festival.
Thank you to Ambiance The Store for Lovers for Presenting our Festival! 
 We would also like to thank The City of Cleveland and 
The State House of Representatives for our wonderful awards.
We look forward to an amazing year of volunteerism in representation of The Aids Taskforce of Greater Cleveland. We also congratulate all our Golden Buckeye Award Winners for 2014 ! 

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The 5th Annual International Ohio Burlesque Festival will take Place for 3 days at The Beachland Ballroom and Tavern July 30th thru Aug 1st 2015.

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Ohio Burlesque RECEIVES Special Recognition from State House of REPRESENTATIVES 

7/24/2014

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We are honored to be receiving a special recognition letter from State Representative Nickie J. Antonio The Ohio House of Representatives. We are very greatful for the support the festival bring to our state and not to mention our city economy, We support local and state wide 501c3s that need funding assistance or just hands on to help around events or the centers. We are ever so grateful and excited for this and we can't wait to receive the award on Saturday Aug 2nd at The Beachland Ballroom during our festival! Thank you Ohio! We Love You! 
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The Official Burlesque Show Of Gay Games 9

7/21/2014

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We are excited about this amazing news, We are the official burlesque show for The International Gay Games 9. Our ladies of Le Femme Mystique Burlesque will be performing and volunteering for the event for the weeks of activities! We are very proud! 
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