Define Yourself - Persona Development with Ruby Lamb

Whether you're creating a brand-new persona or elevating an existing one, this class will help you develop and refine your stage identity. Using an object meaningful to your persona (a prop, costume piece, etc.), and through guided exercises, Ruby Lamb will take you through the essentials of persona-building and branding—both onstage and off. You’ll explore how to craft a cohesive image, enhance your presence, and bring your unique character to life. This class involves minimal movement and is open to all levels.

Students Should Bring:

An object that is important to your persona (this could be a stage prop, a costume piece, an inspirational book), paper and pen, a Sharpie, photos or ideas for photos, any logo or merch ideas you have.

About the Austin Academy of Burlesque:

The Austin Academy of Burlesque is dedicated to the instruction of burlesque performance and history. We teach movement, character development, performance development and fitness in a positive, diverse, and welcoming environment. We resolve to build the local burlesque community by creating a safer, inclusive space, and uphold the values of a just, feminist, and humanist society.

About Your Instructor:

Ruby Lamb of The Jigglewatts Burlesque Revue, Texas’ longest continuously-running burlesque troupe, is part glitter-storm-cotton-candy-tumbleweeds and part succubus-warrior. She’s soft as scarves and wicked as wool, and her past is steeped in bubbles and performance art. As a Satan’s Cheerleader, she has done good in the name of evil since 2001. She is a frolicsome creature who danced with Red Light Burlesque, Austin’s original burlesque revival troupe; engaged audiences with Naked Girls Reading Austin for six years; wiggled and teased at the Austin Pride Festival for seven years; was a headliner for the 2017 Texas Queerlesque Festival in Dallas; and was a two-time nominee for Best Burlesque Performer in the Austin Chronicle Best of Austin Poll. Lamb joined Mistress of Musicality Productions for The Purple Party, a series of burlesque tributes to Prince. In addition to cavorting on the main stage, Ruby is a seasoned producer, instructor, actress, and model, and the first subject for Dr. Sketchy’s Austin, an alternative visual art event. One of Austin’s persistent eccentrics, this naughty gamboling sheeplet is an instigator of hijinks, an ambassador of fun with an appreciation for the sexy and the absurd!

48-hour Class Cancellation Policy

You may cancel your registration and get a full refund when you contact the Academy more than 48 hours before the start of class. When you contact us with less than 48 hours notice, your fee is not refundable. You may however, transfer your spot to a friend or donate your spot.

A 3 student minimum will be required for a class to take place. In the event a class needs to be canceled due to low attendance, students and will be given 48 hrs notice and will be fully refunded.