April Newsletter 04/01/2010
We have a lot going on in April so here's an over view!  Who: Syrens of the South Productions What: The Third Annual Spring Chicken show! When: Saturday, April 10, 2010 Doors: Student Showcase at 6pm $5 Full Shows at 7pm and 10pm, $10 in advance, $15 at the door Where: Little Tree Studios (Behind the James Joyce) 2842 Franklin St Avondale Estates, GA 30002 6PM - THE BLUE PLATE SPECIAL!!! Don’t miss out on the fourth Student showcase! This fresh hot bunch of betties and beaus are putting it all up for order and performing for the very first time on the Syrens of the South Stage! 7PM and 10PM - The Syrens are doing it again, this time it’s a NEW and IMPROVED recipe! Come check out these hot menu items at the Third Annual Spring Chicken Show! Spring has sprung and the Syrens are feeling especially… spring-ey with a fantastic bevy of blue ribbon belles and beaus! Special guests include the finger lickin' good Kisa von Teasa and Siren Santina of Salome Cabaret of Knoxville, TN! More four piece boxes are in this show than the local KFC! So rattle out those winter cobwebs folks, and head to Little Tree Studios for some laughs, some lollygagging, and be ready for SON OF CHICKEN GUN!!! syrensofthesouth@gmail.com www.syrensofthesouth.com  Syrens of the South will be opening for Unknown Hinson at The Earl. Looking somewhat like Dracula's nasty little brother who spent some hard years drinking and working as a carnival barker for a second-rate freak show, Unknown Hinson translates that vibe to his style of country and western-tinged psychobilly. Hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina, this red-necked crooner gained regional popularity with a self-produced television show in 1992 and soon was touring nationwide, wowing audiences with his outrageous and campy, white-trash persona and freewheeling, sleazy tone. Hinson’s most recent CD release, “Target Practice”, melds weepy twang and searing guitar riffs and lyrics that speak of love-gone-bad and the dark side of the honky-tonk lifestyle. Raucous, theatrical and over-the-top, Unknown Hinson isn’t just for the trailer park set anymore! He's toured with Hank3 and Rev. Horton Heat. Billy Bob Thornton names Unknown as one of his favorite songwriters and a genius picker. Matt Groening (the Simpsons) labels Unknown as a guitar maniac (and funny as hell to boot!) Hank3 has Unknown's face tatooed on his bicep! Marty Stuart introduced him as his illegitimate brother at the Ryman in Nashville, and is placing Unknown on the front cover of his upcoming book of personal photographs. Tom Petty came backstage at a Hollywood event to ask Unknown how he gets his "sound". The Rolling Stones invited him to participate in the soundcheck session for their latest show in Charlotte, NC. Unknown is also gaining notoriety (and fans) as the voice of lead character "Early Cuyler" in the popular new show from Cartoon Network "The Squidbillies". The first season was so well-received that an immediate green light was given to two more seasons.  Talloolah Love and Katherine Lashe will be performing Saturday night at the Windy City Burlesque Festival in Chicago! Click the picture to purchase tickets and for more info!  Renea'le Roux, Ursula Undress, Talloolah Love and Katherine Lashe are going to Texas! Renea'le Roux won Best Costume last year! Ursula Undress will be performing Thursday night and the other three ladies will be in the Saturday night competition. For more information and to purchase tickets please click the picture!  Syrens of the South will be performing for the first time at OutlantaCon on April 30 at 10pm! Come see Geek-lesque at it's finest!  Syrens of the South will be performing for the second year in a row at Anachrocon! The event runs from April 30-May 2. Saturday, May 1st, at 11:45 you should find yourself in The Spirit of St Louis waiting to have your breath taken away by these Sultry Syrens! Steampunk, Victoriana, gadgets and mad scientists will pepper this special Geek-lesque show! Add Comment Next Shows with Pretty Fliers! 03/14/2010
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We have everything divided up in shows and then classes so we hope to see you at some of these up coming events! Shows: March 13 - Vegas or Bust at Little Tree Studios! “SYRENS OF THE SOUTH, HAVE PASTIES, WILL TRAVEL!” Who: Syrens of the South Productions What: Vegas or Bust! When: Saturday, March 13, 2010 Doors: First show at 7pm, second show at 10pm $10 in Advance, $15 at the door Where: Little Tree Studios (Behind The James Joyce) 2842 Franklin St Avondale Estates, GA 30002 Body: Every year the best burlesque performers in the country gather together the first weekend in June to attend the annual Burlesque Hall of Fame Reunion Weekend and Reigning Queen of Burlesque Pageant! How do they get there? How are the performers picked? Performers from all over the world dust off their pasties, put on their best dress and take it off in front of a camera to submit to this event! March 13, 2010 at Little Tree Studios, we will be filming for many of the Atlanta performers to give them a chance to shine in Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada! Tickets sales will go to pay for the video footage and editing so even if you can't make it buying a ticket is like making a donation to these girls to help their dreams come true! Not only will the videos be used to submit to the Burlesque Hall of Fame, but also to New York Burlesque Fest, Texas Burlesque Fest, New Orleans Burlesque Fest, Paris, Amsterdam, etc... so this is an opportunity to help spred the Atlanta love all over the country, and in some cases, THE WORLD! Speaking of the World. Atlanta's very own, The Lady, Miss Vagina Jenkins has been accepted to perform in the London Burlesque Festival in April and needs help raising some dough to get there. We will be having a raffle at the end of the 7pm and 10pm shows to help raise money for this very special lady to send her across the pond to show off the amazingness of Atlanta burlesque like a missionary going to a 3rd world country. So come on down and support your local burlesque performers and help them shine all across the country and the world! Burlesque is the art of the striptease, with a focus on the tease. The performers occasionally strip to pasties, but there is no nudity in any of our productions. This show is a revival of an American art form that has become an international movement. March 26 - Mon Cherie's Rockabilly Lounge at Masquerade Mon Cherie's Rockabilly Lounge Fri, March 26th @ The Masquerade - Drop Dead Nasty/Syrens of the South/Rev Andy spins - FREE JELLO SHOTS March 27 - Mechanical Masquerade: Dance of the Elder Gods at Little Tree Studios/Bart Webb Studios Who: Syrens of the South Productions What: Mechanical Masquerade When: Saturday, March 27, 2010 Doors: 8pm, $10 Where: Little Tree Studios (Behind The James Joyce) 2842 Franklin St Avondale Estates, GA 30002 Performances by Extraodinary Contraptions and Talloolah Love! Music by Dr Q! Costume Contest with more fabulous Prizes! Vendors from which to purchase fabulous wares! Special surprises for Katherine Lashe's Birthday! Costume Contest Judges include: The Birthday Girl: Katherine Lashe, Our winner of Best in Show in January: Allison Parham, Our token boy who won in January: John Strangeway, and Our costumer judge: Cat Harrison! Sponsored by: Anachrocon, Penny Dreadful Productions, Throne Jewelry, Kyoto Song Designs, PH Factor, and Mercy22Designs! Tickets are $10 Vendors include: Anachrocon Pennny Dreadful Productions, Throne Jewlery Kyoto Song Design Mercy22Designs Venusian Airship Pirate Trading Company Wynar.com Syrens of the South Presents House of Le Roux There is still room available if you are interested in being a Vendor at the Mechanical Masquerade; please email syrensofthesouth (at) gmail (dot) com Classes: Classes in the ABCs & 123s Class Series are $20 each or $60 for a four class pass, a savings of $20. The classes do have a minimum requirement, so please email syrensofthesouth@gmail.comby 5pm the Friday before the class. Mar 7 noon-2pm “Burlesque Movement and Props with Katherine Lashe” Students will be instructed in basic movements and the use of typical burlesque props such as parasols, chairs, canes and fans. Class participation is required, so students attending the class should wear comfortable clothes and high heeled shoes or character shoes. Students are encouraged to bring their own props, some will be available to borrow or purchase at the class. 2pm-4pm “The Business of Burlesque with Katherine Lashe” Katherine Lashe has put together a class for people who want to take their Burlesque and performance career to the next level. She will expound on how to get your name out there and recognized on a larger scale, go over how to get the seats occupied, and how to negotiate your bookings. Whether you are a hobbyist or a professional this class is essential. Katherine Lashe, along with her business partner, began Syrens of the South Productions almost three years ago. Its resounding success has been a testament to her past managerial positions and booking finesse garnered through years of experience and trial and error. Mar 14 noon-2pm “Burlesque Bellydancing” with Talloolah Love This class will present an illustration of the classic movements and history of American belly dance and its close ties to burlesque. Talloolah has performed as a belly dancer for eight years. She has learned from instructors from all over the world and incorporates that discipline with many of her current numbers. 2pm-4pm “Burlesque Belly Dancing 102: Costumes, Make-Up and, Fusion, Oh My!” Makeup and costumes vary from style to style in belly dance, and from era to era in burlesque. Join veteran Make-up Artist and Performer Stormy Knight in a journey of infinite combination in infinite diversity of style and technique. Come ready to take notes and wear comfortable dance attire. Mar 21 noon-2pm “Stage Presence with Renea’ Le Roux “ How to enter, exit and how to keep your audience when things go wrong are all important lessons to learn. This is a practical how to be remembered and noted by the audience, the judges, or even your significant other! Renea’ Le Roux holds multiple titles proving she can keep their attention. Students are required to wear performance shoes and comfortable clothing to attend the class and be prepared to participate. 2-4pm “Basic Stage Make-up with Renea'le Roux “ Miss Renea' Le Roux, will be teaching a class on stage makeup. How to accentuate your assests and hide your flaws with the use of your brush! This fabulous lady of primp and image will show you the proper application and lines to present your best face forward for audience, video and camera! Be prepared to take notes, ask questions, and bring in make-up to ask advice about! Mar 28 noon-4pm Undress Rehearsal It's your opportunity to run through your number for the student showcase in front of your peers and some of the teachers from the ABCs & 123s of Burlesque Class Series. You can run through it as many times as you can squeeze in during the time period! Vegas or Bust Show March 13, 2010! 02/19/2010
 “SYRENS OF THE SOUTH, HAVE PASTIES, WILL TRAVEL!” Who: Syrens of the South Productions What: Vegas or Bust! When: Saturday, March 13, 2010 Doors: First show at 7pm, second show at 10pm $10 in Advance, $15 at the door Where: Little Tree Studios (Behind The James Joyce) 2842 Franklin St Avondale Estates, GA 30002 Body: Every year the best burlesque performers in the country gather together the first weekend in June to attend the annual Burlesque Hall of Fame Reunion Weekend and Reigning Queen of Burlesque Pageant! How do they get there? How are the performers picked? Performers from all over the world dust off their pasties, put on their best dress and take it off in front of a camera to submit to this event! March 13, 2010 at Little Tree Studios, we will be filming for many of the Atlanta performers to give them a chance to shine in Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada! Tickets sales will go to pay for the video footage and editing so even if you can't make it buying a ticket is like making a donation to these girls to help their dreams come true! Not only will the videos be used to submit to the Burlesque Hall of Fame, but also to New York Burlesque Fest, Texas Burlesque Fest, New Orleans Burlesque Fest, Paris, Amsterdam, etc... so this is an opportunity to help spred the Atlanta love all over the country, and in some cases, THE WORLD! Speaking of the World. Atlanta's very own, The Lady, Miss Vagina Jenkins has been accepted to perform in the London Burlesque Festival in April and needs help raising some dough to get there. We will be having a raffle at the end of the 7pm and 10pm shows to help raise money for this very special lady to send her across the pond to show off the amazingness of Atlanta burlesque like a missionary going to a 3rd world country. So come on down and support your local burlesque performers and help them shine all across the country and the world! Burlesque is the art of the striptease, with a focus on the tease. The performers occasionally strip to pasties, but there is no nudity in any of our productions. This show is a revival of an American art form that has become an international movement. Contact: Katherine Neslund & Lydia Velazquez syrensofthesouth@gmail.com www.syrensofthesouth.com Viva Las Vegas Voting From Ursula Undress 01/01/2010
Hi all! Now is the time to start voting for me to be in the Viva Las Vegas Burlesque competition. I wanted to post the rules because it will be VERY EASY TO ELIMINATE ME, and i do NOT want that happenening. So here they are: 1) The judges are meeting on Saturday to choose the 4 judges choice finalists so that will be announced on Sunday and the 4 will be posted on the website and taken out of the voting. Then the voting will continue for the next 4. 2) Voting will close at midnight Central Time (10pm Pacific) on January 31st. 3) The system is now set for one vote per email address and IP address. That means you can only vote once from a computer and you cannot use your email address to vote on two computers. 4) When a vote is placed, an email will be sent to the voter and they must click on the link to confirm the vote before it will show on the site. This email may take a few minutes to arrive depending on the internet service providers. 5) We will be constantly monitoring voting for any irregularities. 6) You are free to promote yourself wherever and whenever you like to generate votes. We have no limitations on that. Here are a few scenarios from the past that I would like to give our opinions on so that you know for sure: - Flyers promoting a performer. This is OK - Online promotion. This is OK. - Radio & TV. This is OK although one year this generated half a million website hits in 30 mins and caused our old server to crash. - Taking a laptop to a show to get the audience to vote. Although we had no problem with this, the new system will not allow it as it is only one vote per IP address. - Using a program to generate email addresses and IP addresses. This will result in immediate elimination from the competition. We have the means to know if this is taking place. Now - I have sent out an email to Tom regarding the use of multiple laptops with a wireless router, as they can all show up from the same IP address - I am waiting on him to get back to me with this, because i do not want to accidentally get the boot because of it. I am super excited to get to do this and would not be able to do so without your help, so PLEASE pass this along and forgive me while i promote the hell out of myself, and please forward this to everyone you know! Now - here is where you go to vote (make sure you click on me, URSULA UNDRESS) http://www.vivalasvegas.net/intranet/vote_main.php Thanks for all of your love and support! XOXO Help us figure out the future of Syrens! 12/29/2009
Hello! The new year is just around the corner and we're looking to improve our shows for your enjoyment! So please, click the link below and take our survey to tell us what you love and what you hate about the shows as far as how they're being run. Thank you so much and we hope that you have a HAPPY NEW YEAR! Mechanical Masquerade on January 16, 2010 12/20/2009
 Come one come all to the Syrens of the South’s Mechanical Masquerade of Marvels and Merriment! Here now marks the first in the series of semi-monthly events brought to you by the marvellous mistresses of petticoats, frills, and thrills – the Syrens of the South. Come enjoy this maiden voyage away from the standard burlesques and enter into a world of neo-Victorian anachronistic characters. An evening filled with brass, leather, steam and SCIENCE! Modelled after the fantastic sub-genre of fiction, fashion, and music often called Steampunk or Victoriana. This event series promises to highlight fine vendors, entertaining amusements, and music that would make Jules Verne proud. With song selections playing through the night by the illustrious host of the evening, the notorious Doctor Q, the evening promises to cater to all types from any time period. For those with finer tastes, there will be performances sprinkled through the evening to delight and defy the sharpest of imagination. And the lords and ladies may even wish to peruse the displays by the artists, vendors, and sponsors such as Anachrocon, the Clockwork Cabaret, Extraordinary Contraptions, Gentlemen’s Emporium, Penny Dreadful Productions and more. So hop upon your horseless carriage, time travelling machine, airship, or otherwise and be sure to attend the festivities to dance, shop, and enjoy the cavalcade of clockworks and carousing in your finest threads or scavenged and assembled attire. And remember, the finest threads have a chance of winning our costume contest with prizes donated by Abney Park, Cherie Priest and more! January Classes! 12/16/2009
“Syrens of the South roll out the next ABC’s and 123’s Class Schedule!!!” Who: The Professors of Syrens of the South Productions What: The ABC's and 123's of Burlesque class series schedule When: Classes begin January 10th Where: Syrens of the South Rehearsal Space at Little Tree Studios 2842 Franklin Street Avondale Estates, GA 30002 www.syrensofthesouth.com Syrens of the South began doing private lectures about the history of burlesque in 2007. In 2008 the Syrens began offering their ABCs & 123s of Burlesque Class Series which includes teachers from many performers in Atlanta including Creative Loafing's Best Burlesque Performer 2008, The Lady Miss Vagina Jenkins, the internationally renowned Renea'le Roux and the Syrens themselves. The first student showcase was in August 0f 2008, one year after the Syrens first full show. The classes in this series have been taught in Chicago, Asheville and New Orleans. Come take classes from some of the best in Atlanta and find your inner burlesque star! ABCs & 123s Burlesque Classes are $20 each or you can by a four class pass for $60 saving you $20. Workshops do have a minimum attendance requirement, so if you plan to be there please send us an email to pre-register at syrensofthesouth@gmail.com no later than 5pm the Friday before the scheduled class if you have not already prepaid for the class or if you are planning on using a class pass. All classes are intended for ages 18+, all sexes, genders and sexual preferences unless otherwise noted. There is no nudity in any of our classes or productions. Jan 10 noon-2pm “Beginning Burlesque Movement and History with Katherine Lashe” She will present information on the history of burlesque, followed by a how to on the basic moves and creative process that goes into making a burlesque persona. Students will hear anecdotes collected by Katherine Lashe from actual Burlesque American Icons such as Tura Santana, Satan’s Angel and more! They’ll also answer the age old questions of names, fringe, and pasties! Students will be encouraged to wear lose fitted clothing and comfortable shoes and be prepared to not only take notes, but also be ready to practice beginning burlesque movements and peels!!! Beginning Burlesque Books will be available for $5. 2pm-4pm “You've Got It! Now Flaunt It! With Rosie Palms” Being a goddess isn’t about the way you look, its something that comes from inside. Feeling sexy makes a woman sexy. It’s all in the attitude! Find out how to minimize body issues through the magic of costuming, while maximizing your most attractive features and flaunt them without fear for an audience of 1 or 100! Class requirements: dancing shoes, clean underwear and a naughty attitude. This class is intended for women only. Jan 17 noon-2pm “Pastie Making with Talloolah Love” Talloolah Love teaches the fine art of making your own pasties! She will teach the practicalities of making, wearing and performing with pasties! Many of the materials required will be provided with a $5 materials charge; however you are encouraged to bring needles, thread, and scissors. Each student will be going home with their very own pasties! 2pm-4pm “The Art, Architecture and History of Hosiery with Kisa von Teasa” Many of us go to a random store and grab some hose with a mix of apathy and dread. Then, there are people that look and feel each and every pair. Testing for stretch, texture and opacity. They know the secret of a good weapon when they see one. Let Kisa von Teasa teach you the art of stocking removal. This can add quite the dramatic element to any performance. Do you want it short and snappy or do you savor a slow burn? Whatever you do, don’t underestimate this skill in the Burlesque Performer’s repertoire. In this class Kisa von Teasa will show you exactly how a pair a thigh-hi’s can be a tool of deadly mesmerism. You will need: At least two pair of either Thigh-Hi’s or Garter hose. Do not bring your favourite as you may rip them in practice. Pumps without straps, so that you can easily slip them on and off, Garter Belt, Clothing that you can have easy access to said garter belt and hose, pretty Burly-Q panties, tap pants, and/or a skirt will do. (There will be hosiery for sale at the class as well) Jan 24 noon-2pm "Give 'Em Some! With Ursula Undress" We all know that, like the rhinestone, the art of burlesque has many facets. Not only do you need to master the art of taking it off, costuming, and hair and make-up, you also need to have some real stage presence and audience interaction. This class will help you get over your fear of being on stage, get comfortable with eye contact, and warm you up with basic acting techniques - all guaranteed to bring out your inner Tigress...or Goddess, or sex kitten, or saucy wench....the list goes on and on. Please wear clothes that you can really move and stretch in. 2pm-4pm “Move to the Music with Ursula Undress” This basic movement class is a dance class for dancers and non-dancers alike. Learn how to travel across stage, work with your body, and emphasize what you've got. Special attention is paid to improvising with music and adding spice to your number through "pow" moves. Please wear clothes to dance in and either the shoes you are performing in, or something similar. Jan 31 noon-2pm “Costuming for your body with Renea’le Roux” Let award winning costumer Renea’le Roux help you find the right outfit for your body type. From hem length and shape, to gloves and corset style, bust lines and accessories. Renea’le Roux will help you find the ultimate outfit to maximize your assets and enhance your performance through your wardrobe. 2pm-4pm "Burlesque costuming on a budget with Vagina Jenkins” Creative Loafing’s 2008 Best Burlesque performer will share her tried and true method of manoeuvring a tight budget with a broad imagination. You will get to bring your creation home with you to begin your process of building your very first burlesque costume! Class requirements: Bra or Panties to decorate, any trims beads or baubles you want to bring, there will be supplies provided for the class. Check out the article HERE! We're really proud of all of our students and can't wait for the next batch to come in January! Thank you to Ruckus for showing parents that they can still have fun! So much hot holiday action! 12/03/2009
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