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burlesco divino DANCE
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heir newest production, Burlesco DiVino: Wine in Rome premieres September 30th and shows
through October 3rd at the Triple Door. It tells the magnificent tale of Rome in 1963 with
an American writer and an Italian in over their heads. With the deadline looming, they have
to produce and write the show and
figure out how to pay for it all without
destroying their friendship.
With classically trained performers Tori Peyl, Paris
Original, and Christina Stockdale all scaling above
5’9”, the professional dancers are individually dressed,
glammed, and prepped for the performance with
attentive care. They execute the act in a riveting,
erogenous tone, characteristic of the political era
during that time.
The wardrobe contains trickery, a little strip tease,
and a racy reveal, done with undeniable class as
it expresses history through artistic movement.
Italian fashion from the 1960’s is prominent in the
costuming. This requires intense prep work, where
Stephanie Seymour comes into play. Her presence is
a large part of the emotional aesthetic. She creates
handcrafted brilliance that transitions throughout the
entire show. Stephanie had to create a functioning
and long-lasting wardrobe, and creating a technical
piece that looks elegant is easier said than done. She
incorporates real grape vines and Swarovski crystals
as the grapes with in her headpieces, fishing weights,
and other durable surprises during the performance.
The garments are designed to come off while dancing.
Although the performers are the face of the show, behind the scenes lies the production team that puts the
show in motion. The small, innovative team — the stage manager, light crew, sound producers, additionally
hired dressers for the night — works together to turn their ideas into reality.
The show welcomes men and women from all different walks of life. It may sound puerile to say that the
audience’s age group is between 18-95 years old, but the group celebrated an audience member's 95th
birthday at one of their performances. The show welcomes 45-55 guests into the audience, giving each
person an intimate and unforgettable experience.
If you can't make it to the show, mark your calendar for December to see Verlaine & McCann's, Land of the
Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker. The annual production is celebrating ten years in Seattle this year. Grab
some friends and spread some holiday cheer.
www.burlescodivino.com; www.landofthesweets.com
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