Anybody who's wanted to do something fun and different in 2012; or for anyone wanting to amp up their skills and style at the SAME TIME...these two workshops will do the trick!  

DO NOT miss your chance to take these exclusive workshops offered by The Amused Life Productions and Salome' Cabaret!  

Learn from two of the best in the business and local favorites with TWO new workshops to be held at BAPA: Broadway Academy of Performing Arts.

Everyday Extravagance: Making Stage Costumes from Ready to Wear Garments

By: Siren Santina

of Salome' Cabaret and Reigning Queen of Southern Fried Burlesque Fest Queen

This two hour workshop covers the basics of creating stage costumes from store-bought, ready to wear garments. The class will focus on costuming for the burlesque stage, but will cover embellishment techniques that can be applied to any stage performer’s wardrobe.

Learn how to deconstruct and transform off-the-rack garments into eye-catching stage ensembles. Master the ins and outs of getting in and out of your clothes with a vast vocabulary of costume closures. Gussy up your getup with embellishment techniques guaranteed to liven your livery.  Explore the astounding underworld of burlesque addictions, with an in-depth discussion of rhinestones, feathers, and fringe.

Siren Santina shares her tools, techniques, and tips of the trade including what to buy and where to buy it. The class is a mixture of lecture, discussion, demonstration, and display and includes an up close, hands-on look at Miss Santina’s personal costume collection. Students are encouraged to bring pen and paper for note-taking and current costuming projects for Q&A.

Note: Sewing skills are not required for this course. While machine sewing will expedite many of the processes reviewed, alternate methods for non-sewers and hand-sewers will be discussed.

120 Minutes

$25.00 in ADVANCE plus small processing fee.

$30.00 at the DOOR

SAVE WHEN YOU REGISTER & PAY FOR BOTH IN ADVANCE (small processing fee applies).

The Improv Workshop Hoopla Extravaganza!

By: Big Gay James

of Salome' Cabaret and also known as, "The Mouth of the South"

An afternoon of improv and fun hosted by the one and only Big Gay James. This event will be a workshop great for all skill levels, people who want to improve or sharpen preformance skills, and people who just want to learn how to better interact with others day-to-day.  Be sure to wear your movement clothes!

120 Minutes

$25.00 in ADVANCE plus small processing fee.

$30.00 at the DOOR

SAVE WHEN YOU REGISTER & PAY FOR BOTH IN ADVANCE (small processing fee applies).

You will kick yourself in the pants if you miss these!

Parking and entrance for BAPA is located behind the building off Lamar Street.

A Bit About Our Instructors ~ Siren Santina

Siren Santina is a local burlesque performer that has been flopping fringe and twirling tassles since 2006. Prior to her stint in striptease she graced the stage of the UT Opera Theatre, where she also worked as the company’s Costume Mistress for three seasons. Miss Santina has traveled the country extensively, performing at burlesque and vaudeville festivals from coast to coast including notable events such as The Colorado Burlesque Festival, The New Orleans Burlesque Festival, and The Burlesque Hall of Fame’s “Movers, Shakers, and Innovators” showcase. In 2011 she made it reign at the Southern Fried Burlesque Festival in Atlanta, GA, where she was crowned the first ever Southern Fried Burlesque Queen. Siren is the Creative Director and Co-Founder of Salomé Cabaret Burlesque Revue and enjoys making jewelry and reading about mummies. Also, she really likes cats.

To learn all about her visit www.sirensantina.com!

A Bit About Our Instructors ~ Big Gay James

Big Gay James is one of the loveable emcees for Salome ' Cabaret here in Knoxville, Tennessee.  Dubbed, "The Mouth of the South", he's known for his quick quips and his amazing ability to make anything funny, right on the spot.  Great with comedic timing and a music afficianado, you can't help but fall in love when you meet him.  James is also an actor here in the greater Knoxville area.

PHOTO ABOVE by SaJa Angel Memories - Nineette Williams.