Showgirls Life
102 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Join Athena Patacsil, former principal dancer in Donn Arden’s Jubilee!, as she preserves the history of the Showgirl and the Showgirl production shows through interviews and oral histories. The closing of the last Showgirl spectacular of its kind, Jubilee! in 2016 and a global Bluebell dancer reunion in 2019 were the impetus to create a show where former dancers, Showgirls, crew members and historians share what life was really like during their time as cast and crew of those stage spectacles. Topics ranging from what it's like to be a Showgirl, performer life, getting paid to do what you love, confidence, discipline, resilience, femininity, sensuality, Showgirl history, life after dance, and preserving the history of the Showgirl and the shows she performed in will leave you in awe of the lives and purpose of all the people that were part of this unique genre of entertainment history.
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The joy of being asked by producers to work for them without an audition featuring Sal Angelica
December 12, 2020 08:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBToday’s very special guest, Sal Angelica, shares about his journey from Brooklyn to the stages of Las Vegas and beyond over his 35+ year career as a dancer and adagio partner. From working with Donn Arden in Sky High in the Latin Quarter as his first professional dancing job to his dream job of performing with Juliet Prowse, Sal shares some fun stories. His part of the showgirl legacy lives on in his scrapbooks archiving all of his adventures as a dancer performing and traveling the world be...
What happens when weight notices don't bother you featuring Janet Sawczuk-Chapman
December 05, 2020 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBThis episode features former Las Vegas Showgirl turned Pilates instructor, Janet Sawczuk-Chapman. From her first professional dancing job in Japan to jobs on the Las Vegas strip, she shares about the decade she spent on the Jubilee Theatre stage. We discuss the highlights of being a Showgirl and some of the more difficult aspects of the job like weight notices. Her attitude about weight notices was mind-blowing. Have a listen to find out more about her life as a Showgirl. Support the show! ...
Long legs, feathery costumes and weight notices featuring Janet Sawczuk-Chapman
December 05, 2020 08:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBThis episode features former Las Vegas Showgirl turned Pilates instructor, Janet Sawczuk-Chapman. From her first professional dancing job in Japan to jobs on the Las Vegas strip, she shares about the decade she spent on the Jubilee Theatre stage. We discuss the highlights of being a Showgirl and some of the more difficult aspects of the job like weight notices. Her attitude about weight notices was mind-blowing. Have a listen to find out more about her life as a Showgirl. Support the Show. ...
We started breaking that color barrier featuring Jakki Ford
November 28, 2020 08:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBThis episode features the multi-talented star, Jakki Ford sharing her story about how she got started in the performing arts and how she has worked as a model, dancer and actress. We discuss how she sang and danced in all three of Donn Arden’s MGM productions and continues to sing and record albums to this day. Also discussed was her difficulty as a woman of color in the entertainment industry when it was a less diverse community than today. A very full episode featuring her highs and lows a...
MGM Grand fire and the impact on the opening of Jubilee! featuring Pete Menefee, Diana Eden and Jakki Ford
November 21, 2020 08:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBToday, November 21st, marks the 40th anniversary of the devastating fire at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada that killed 85 people and injured several hundreds more. This episode features survivors from the fire that were working on the opening of Donn Arden’s Jubilee! One member of the crew perished in the fire. Hear the stories from Pete Menefee, Diana Eden and Jakki Ford about the tragic day and the impact on their lives. Listen to the bonus episode "The Show Will Go On" Suppor...
MGM Grand fire and the impact on the opening of Jubilee!
November 21, 2020 08:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBToday, November 21st, marks the 40th anniversary of the devastating fire at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada that killed 85 people and injured several hundreds more. This episode features survivors from the fire that were working on the opening of Donn Arden’s Jubilee! One member of the crew perished in the fire. Hear the stories from Pete Menefee, Diana Eden and Jakki Ford about the tragic day and the impact on their lives. Support the show! ⇩⇩⇩ Become a member One-time donation...
Being a Showgirl was the ultimate confidence
November 14, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBThis episode features excerpts from previous guests discussing the subject of being a topless dancer and the shame (or not) surrounding it. Each guest has unique perspectives and experiences about their time being a Showgirl or topless dancer and how it has shaped their life since. We also have a couple of men that worked with the Showgirls discussing their views on the subject. In this episode, I share my experience as a topless dancer and some of the shame that I still am unraveling to thi...
The hidden stories of shame about being a topless dancer
November 14, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBDancing Nudes, Showgirls, topless dancers: this episode features excerpts from previous guests discussing the subject of being a topless dancer and the shame (or not) surrounding it. Each guest has unique perspectives and experiences about their time being a Showgirl or topless dancer and how it has shaped their life since. We also have a couple of men that worked with the Showgirls discussing their views on the subject. In this episode, I share my experience as a topless dancer and some of ...
Now stick that giant headpiece on and go
November 07, 2020 08:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBShe’s back! The host of Bluebells Forever Podcast, Sheri Lewis, takes the hot seat again to share her own experience as a Showgirl in Hello, Hollywood, Hello and beyond. We discuss her experience of accepting a “nude” dancer contract and being disowned by her parents and the shaming some Showgirls went through from family, friends and communities. While her dancing career was short compared to some, she lived incredible experiences getting to travel the world while doing something she loved....
Now stick that giant headpiece on and go featuring Bluebells Forever Host Sheri Lewis
November 07, 2020 08:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBShe’s back! The host of Bluebells Forever Podcast, Sheri Lewis, takes the hot seat again to share her own experience as a Showgirl in Hello, Hollywood, Hello and beyond. We discuss her experience of accepting a “nude” dancer contract and being disowned by her parents and the shaming some Showgirls went through from family, friends and communities. While her dancing career was short compared to some, she lived incredible experiences getting to travel the world while doing something she loved....
I really felt right at home featuring Donna London
October 31, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBDonna London, former head of wardrobe of Jubilee shares her story of unexpectedly joining the circus and then moving to Las Vegas and joining the wardrobe crew of Jubilee in the winter of 1981. She shares about her time as a wardrobe technician and then moving up to management during her 33 1/2 years with the show. We also discussed the challenges she faced with maintaining costumes and discontinued supplies and the closing of the show. If you love the Jubilee costumes, this is an episode to...
I really felt right at home
October 31, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBDonna London, former head of wardrobe of Jubilee shares her story of unexpectedly joining the circus and then moving to Las Vegas and joining the wardrobe crew of Jubilee in the winter of 1981. She shares about her time as a wardrobe technician and then moving up to management during her 33 1/2 years with the show. We also discuss the challenges she faced with maintaining costumes and discontinued supplies and the closing of the show. If you love the Jubilee costumes, this is an episode to l...
We all played dress up featuring costume designer Diana Eden
October 24, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBThis episode features broadway dancer turned costume designer, Diana Eden. We discuss her brief, but important role in the creation of Jubilee as the assistant to Bob Mackie and Pete Menefee. She was the creator and keeper of the famed "Costume Bibles" that were used to help rebuild the costumes after the tragic MGM fire in 1980. Her work later in film as a costume designer leads to a discussion about character development and the co-creative experience of working with actors in their roles....
We all played dress up
October 24, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBThis episode features broadway dancer turned costume designer, Diana Eden. We discuss her brief, but important role in the creation of Jubilee as the assistant to Bob Mackie and Pete Menefee. She was the creator and keeper of the famed "Costume Bibles" that were used to help rebuild the costumes after the tragic MGM fire in 1980. Her work later in film as a costume designer leads to a discussion about character development and the co-creative experience of working with actors in their roles....
Feathery Revelry
October 17, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBWhat happens when you put Showgirl hats and jewelry on a chef and an entrepreneur? Surprising results! These two women, bravely attended a Feathery Revelry and got to experience the magic of the Art of the Showgirl. In this very special episode, they share how they felt before, during and after the event as well as how it impacted their lives and businesses. Listen in to hear how these two self-proclaimed tomboys played dress up with Athena and transformed into glamorous, confident Showgirls...
Feathery Revelry: Glamorous Dress up experience in Showgirl Costumes
October 17, 2020 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBWhat happens when you put Showgirl hats and jewelry on a chef and an entrepreneur? Surprising results! These two women, bravely attended a Feathery Revelry and got to experience the magic of the Art of the Showgirl. In this very special episode, they share how they felt before, during and after the event as well as how it impacted their lives and businesses. Listen in to hear how these two self-proclaimed tomboys played dress up with Athena and transformed into glamorous, confident Showgirls...
We were there for the opening featuring Bluebell dancer Anne Marie O'Connor
October 10, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBThis episode features Bluebell dancer Anne Marie O'Connor in the opening cast of Jubilee who went on to create her own showgirl troupes all over the world in the 1980s. We discuss how the Bluebell training she received while performing 13 shows a week informed her standards and creative direction of her own productions later on. Also discussed was the opening and closing of Jubilee, as she was there for both. Listen to hear her special connection to the final cast. Support the show! ⇩⇩⇩ Be...
We were there for the opening
October 10, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBThis episode features a woman that became a Bluebell in the opening cast of Jubilee and then went on to create her own showgirl troupes all over the world in the 1980s. We discuss how the Bluebell training she received while performing 13 shows a week informed her standards and creative direction of her own productions later on. Also discussed was the opening and closing of Jubilee, as she was there for both. Listen to hear her special connection to the final cast. Support the show! ⇩⇩⇩ Be...
The Showgirl gave me confidence featuring Su Kim Chung
October 03, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBThis episode features the more scholarly side of the history of the Showgirl. My guest, Su Kim Chung, Head of Public Services, talks about her role in the preservation of the Showgirl legacy for the UNLV library Special Collections and Archives in Las Vegas. We discuss a bit of the history of the Showgirl, what types of documents are being archived at the library and who killed the Las Vegas Showgirl. Listen now for insights from a Showgirl Superfan about the Vegas icon. Support the Show. ...
The Showgirl gave me confidence
October 03, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBThis episode features the more scholarly side of the history of the Showgirl. My guest, Su Kim Chung, Head of Public Services, talks about her role in the preservation of the Showgirl legacy for the UNLV library Special Collections and Archives in Las Vegas. We discuss a bit of the history of the Showgirl, what types of documents are being archived at the library and who killed the Las Vegas Showgirl. Listen now for insights from a Showgirl Superfan about the Vegas icon. Support the show! ⇩...
Hanging out in the Showgirls dressing room
September 26, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBThis episode of Showgirl’s Life features former Principal dancer of the Folies Bergere at the Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas, Christopher Childers. Christopher’s career took him from Dancing in production shows on the Las Vegas Strip, to touring the world as a dancer with such celebrities as Paula Abdul, Madonna, Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson to name a few. His humble brilliance shines through in this episode as we talk about Showgirls in their feminine power and connection with the audi...
Hanging out in the Showgirls dressing room featuring Christopher Childers
September 26, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBThis episode of Showgirl’s Life features former Principal dancer of the Folies Bergere at the Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas, Christopher Childers. Christopher’s career took him from Dancing in production shows on the Las Vegas Strip, to touring the world as a dancer with such celebrities as Paula Abdul, Madonna, Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson to name a few. His humble brilliance shines through in this episode as we talk about Showgirls in their feminine power and connection with the audi...
Command that stage with a walk
September 19, 2020 07:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBIn this episode, featuring my good friend from Jubilee!, Anna Cooke, we go through her career from theme parks to cruise ships to Vegas performer over the course of 27 years. We discuss her experience with small shows versus larger productions, her love of ritual and the beauty of body variety that Jubilee standards held. Find out how she taps into her inner showgirl, even in the daily mundane. Support the show! ⇩⇩⇩ Become a member One-time donations Merch! To sign up for Sparkly Sunda...
Command that stage with a walk featuring Anna Cooke
September 19, 2020 07:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBIn this episode, featuring my good friend from Jubilee!, Anna Cooke, we go through her career from theme parks to cruise ships to Vegas performer over the course of 27 years. We discuss her experience with small shows versus larger productions, her love of ritual and the beauty of body variety that Jubilee standards held. Find out how she taps into her inner showgirl, even in the daily mundane. Support the Show. Love listening to this show? Show your love by becoming a member or buying me...
Sparkle Darlings
September 12, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBToday's episode features Elana McKinley-Braianis, from Australia. She is a former Bluebell turned principal dancer that performed in La Scala Barcelona and later moved to Las Vegas to perform in Merci Beaucoup, Bare Touch of Vegas and Casino de Paris. Her vast experience included musical theater, modeling and dancing through the 60s and 70s all over the world. Enjoy this conversation with her as she shares how she has made a stage wherever she goes. Support the show! ⇩⇩⇩ Become a member O...
Sparkle Darlings featuring Elana Braianis-McKinley
September 12, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBToday's episode features Elana McKinley-Braianis, from Australia. She is a former Bluebell turned principal dancer that performed in La Scala Barcelona and later moved to Las Vegas to perform in Merci Beaucoup, Bare Touch of Vegas and Casino de Paris. Her vast experience included musical theater, modeling and dancing through the 60s and 70s all over the world. Enjoy this conversation with her as she shares how she has made a stage wherever she goes. Support the Show. Love listening to this...
You have to be this tall to ride this ride featuring Sheri Lewis
September 05, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBThis very special episode features Bluebells Forever podcast host and former Showgirl, Sheri Lewis. Together, we share the hot seat as we interview each other and discuss why we started our podcasts, the fabulous experience of being Bluebells and Showgirls, the global Bluebell reunion 2019 in Paris and being women in this world. Support the Show. Love listening to this show? Show your love by becoming a member or buying merch. Members get exclusive videos and photos sent monthly. Click the...
You have to be this tall to ride this ride
September 05, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBThis very special episode features Bluebells Forever podcast host and former Showgirl, Sheri Lewis. Together, we share the hot seat as we interview each other and discuss why we started our podcasts, the fabulous experience of being Bluebells and Showgirls, the global Bluebell reunion 2019 in Paris and being women in this world. Support the show! ⇩⇩⇩ Become a member One-time donations Merch! To sign up for Sparkly Sundays and get a weekly email filled with inspiration, Showgirl history ...
Better than corporations and Cirque featuring Frieda Bronfin
August 29, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBThis episode features a former wardrobe technician in Jubilee for 20 years. Frieda Bronfin was part of the crew that helped us in and out of our costumes and kept them looking dazzling and in good condition, night after night. We talk about her personal experience working with magicians, dressing performers in shows, being part of a “show” family and how things changed in showbiz in Las Vegas over the years. Support the Show. Love listening to this show? Show your love by becoming a membe...
Better than corporations and Cirque
August 29, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBThis episode features a former wardrobe technician in Jubilee for 20 years. Frieda Bronfin was part of the crew that helped us in and out of our costumes and kept them looking dazzling and in good condition, night after night. We talk about her personal experience working with magicians, dressing performers in shows, being part of a “show” family and how things changed in showbiz in Las Vegas over the years. Support the show! ⇩⇩⇩ Become a member One-time donations Merch! To sign up for...
Chassé, push and smile featuring Rosemary "Rosebud" Tall DeHart
August 22, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBThis episode features Rosemary "Rosebud" Tall DeHart, former Bluebell dancer turned dealer. She talks about her time as a Bluebell between 1964-1972 and her decision to go into gaming. She even had some experiences with Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal to share. Enjoy! Support the Show. Love listening to this show? Show your love by becoming a member or buying merch. Members get exclusive videos and photos sent monthly. Click the link to learn more. Ways you can support the show! ⇩⇩⇩ Become a me...
Chassé, push and smile
August 22, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBThis episode features Rosemary "Rosebud" Tall DeHart, former Bluebell dancer turned dealer. She talks about her time as a Bluebell between 1964-1972 and her decision to go into gaming. She even had some experiences with Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal to share. Enjoy! Support the show! ⇩⇩⇩ Become a member One-time donations Merch! To sign up for Sparkly Sundays and get a weekly email filled with inspiration, Showgirl history and updates about Showgirl’s Life, click here. Support the show
You can never go back featuring Randall Patterson
August 15, 2020 07:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBToday’s episode features Randall Patterson, former principal singer in Jubilee! He has the distinction of having had the longest stint between Jubilee contracts—of 18 years. We discuss the differences he experienced from both times he was in the show and how his last time made him realize that you can never go back. Support the Show. Love listening to this show? Show your love by becoming a member or buying merch. Members get exclusive videos and photos sent monthly. Click the link to lear...
You can never go back
August 15, 2020 07:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBToday’s episode features Randall Patterson, former principal singer in Jubilee! He has the distinction of having had the longest stint between Jubilee contracts—of 18 years. We discuss the differences he experienced from both times he was in the show and how his last time made him realize that you can never go back. Support the show! ⇩⇩⇩ Become a member One-time donations Merch! To sign up for Sparkly Sundays and get a weekly email filled with inspiration, Showgirl history and updates a...
Mobsters and lobsters featuring Nikki Adamo
August 08, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBThis episode features former Principal dancer, Nikki Adamo Schwebel where we dive into how different show life was before corporations took over, when the mob ran the shows. As well as the magic of being a performer in a production show in Vegas. Support the Show. Love listening to this show? Show your love by becoming a member or buying merch. Members get exclusive videos and photos sent monthly. Click the link to learn more. Ways you can support the show! ⇩⇩⇩ Become a member Merch!
ep. 6 Mobsters and lobsters
August 08, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBThis episode features former Principal dancer, Nikki Adamo Schwebel where we dive into how different show life was before corporations took over, when the mob ran the shows. As well as the magic of being a performer in a production show in Vegas.
Mobsters and lobsters
August 08, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBThis episode features former Principal dancer, Nikki Adamo Schwebel where we dive into how different show life was before corporations took over, when the mob ran the shows. As well as the magic of being a performer in a production show in Vegas. Support the show! ⇩⇩⇩ Become a member One-time donations Merch! To sign up for Sparkly Sundays and get a weekly email filled with inspiration, Showgirl history and updates about Showgirl’s Life, click here. Support the show
Like being shot from a cannon
August 01, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBThis week’s episode features the legendary costume designer, Pete Menefee, where he shares his about how he transitioned to costume design from dance and how designing for cabaret is like learning a new language. A bit longer than previous episodes, but you’re in for a treat! Support the show! ⇩⇩⇩ Become a member One-time donations Merch! To sign up for Sparkly Sundays and get a weekly email filled with inspiration, Showgirl history and updates about Showgirl’s Life, click here. Support...
Like being shot from a cannon featuring Pete Menefee
August 01, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBThis week’s episode features the legendary costume designer, Pete Menefee, where he shares his about how he transitioned to costume design from dance and how designing for cabaret is like learning a new language. A bit longer than previous episodes, but you’re in for a treat! Support the Show. Love listening to this show? Show your love by becoming a member or buying merch. Members get exclusive videos and photos sent monthly. Click the link to learn more. Ways you can support the show! ⇩...
ep 5 Like being shot from a cannon
August 01, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBThis week’s episode features the legendary costume designer, Pete Menefee, where he shares his about how he transitioned to costume design from dance and how designing for cabaret is like learning a new language. A bit longer than previous episodes, but you’re in for a treat!
Thrown into the deep end
July 25, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBThis episode features Lindsey Raven, former Bluebell dancer, as she tells of her path from England and her very first dance audition for Madam Bluebell to moving across the pond to Las Vegas at the age of 19 to perform in Donn Arden’s Jubilee as one of the opening cast members. Support the show! ⇩⇩⇩ Become a member One-time donations Merch! To sign up for Sparkly Sundays and get a weekly email filled with inspiration, Showgirl history and updates about Showgirl’s Life, click here. Supp...
Thrown into the deep end featuring Lindsey Raven
July 25, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBThis episode features Lindsey Raven, former Bluebell dancer, as she tells of her path from England and her very first dance audition for Madam Bluebell to moving across the pond to Las Vegas at the age of 19 to perform in Donn Arden’s Jubilee as one of the opening cast members. Support the Show. Love listening to this show? Show your love by becoming a member or buying merch. Members get exclusive videos and photos sent monthly. Click the link to learn more. Ways you can support the show...
ep. 4 Thrown into the deep end
July 25, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBThis episode features Lindsey Raven, former Bluebell dancer, as she tells of her path from England and her very first dance audition for Madam Bluebell to moving across the pond to Las Vegas at the age of 19 to perform in Donn Arden’s Jubilee as one of the opening cast members.
Under the microscope featuring Rachel Zinn
July 18, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBRachel Zinn, former Las Vegas Showgirl tells about her journey from The Royal Ballet School in London to the Jubilee Theatre at Bally’s Las Vegas. We dive into the psychology of professional dancers and how the life of a performer strengthened our work ethic and taught us major life lessons. “You do it because you love it.” Support the Show. Love listening to this show? Show your love by becoming a member or buying merch. Members get exclusive videos and photos sent monthly. Click the lin...
Under the microscope
July 18, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBRachel Zinn, former Las Vegas Showgirl tells about her journey from The Royal Ballet School in London to the Jubilee Theatre at Bally’s Las Vegas. We dive into the psychology of professional dancers and how the life of a performer strengthened our work ethic and taught us major life lessons. “You do it because you love it.” Support the show! ⇩⇩⇩ Become a member One-time donations Merch! To sign up for Sparkly Sundays and get a weekly email filled with inspiration, Showgirl history and ...
ep. 3 Under the microscope
July 18, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBRachel Zinn, former Las Vegas Showgirl tells about her journey from The Royal Ballet School in London to the Jubilee Theatre at Bally’s Las Vegas. We dive into the psychology of professional dancers and how the life of a performer strengthened our work ethic and taught us major life lessons. “You do it because you love it.”
Running off to join the circus
July 11, 2020 07:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBFrom circus Showgirl to classic Las Vegas Showgirl, Eileen Ryans Scott tells the real truth about what it was like to be an African-American dancer in Las Vegas. She explains how “advance” audition notices alerted her to attend an audition and how she eventually landed her dream job as a Showgirl in Donn Arden’s Jubilee! Support the show! ⇩⇩⇩ Become a member One-time donations Merch! To sign up for Sparkly Sundays and get a weekly email filled with inspiration, Showgirl history and upda...
Running off to join the circus featuring Eileen Ryans-Scott
July 11, 2020 07:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBFrom circus Showgirl to classic Las Vegas Showgirl, Eileen Ryans Scott tells the real truth about what it was like to be an African-American dancer in Las Vegas. She explains how “advance” audition notices alerted her to attend an audition and how she eventually landed her dream job as a Showgirl in Donn Arden’s Jubilee! Support the Show. Love listening to this show? Show your love by becoming a member or buying merch. Members get exclusive videos and photos sent monthly. Click the link to...
Ep. 2 Running off to join the circus
July 11, 2020 07:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBFrom circus Showgirl to classic Las Vegas Showgirl, Eileen Ryans Scott tells the real truth about what it was like to be an African-American dancer in Las Vegas. She explains how “advance” audition notices alerted her to attend an audition and how she eventually landed her dream job as a Showgirl in Donn Arden’s Jubilee!
Launching from the hotseat
July 04, 2020 07:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBThis episode is the introduction to the host of Showgirl's Life podcast, Athena Patacsil, aka Gazella. Learn about her path to becoming a Las Vegas Showgirl, why she began this podcast, and sneak peeks to future episodes. Support the show! ⇩⇩⇩ Become a member One-time donations Merch! To sign up for Sparkly Sundays and get a weekly email filled with inspiration, Showgirl history and updates about Showgirl’s Life, click here. Support the show