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.
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. |  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. . 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...! 
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 
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 
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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