Constance Craving: MC, Entertainer, Legend

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  • Costume Profile – Phryne

    “Phryne” is the absolutely lovable Fay Belle’s latest act. Created for her stand down as the 24/25 Mx Burlesque Aotearoa, it is a whimsical classic act about a Dame called Phryne from the wrong side of the tracks having fun uptown. Fay is a glorious natural redhead, with rich, deep curls and porcelain glowing skin.…

  • The Art of Being an Emcee Pt. 5: Logistics

    I’ve waffled on about the wibbly wobbly stuff so far, but this last post is about the GUBBINS! The stuff that makes a show work. Intros: Most producers ask performers for intros, or bios. I generally read them, then ignore them.  Instead, I do this: Audience warm up:  People have paid money to come see a show.…

  • AI and Intros

    In my activities as an Emcee, I am noticing more and more introductions being handed in that have been written by AI. How do I know? Because they are obvious, and awful. Long, wordy, flowery, and male gazey. I get it! Writing intros for yourself can be excruciating. I really struggle with it when it…

  • Costume makeover -from Grey to Teal.

     What to do if a costume, heavily invested in time and materials, ends up being….meh?   Back in 2018, I bought a pile of stock from a shop that was closing down. This included a big bag of grey turkey feather boa. This is important as I do not care to purchase it new, given the…

  • Who wore it better?

    Hi Team! It’s been a busy time since I posted. I’ve been to Canadia, had a fantastic time there. But it is high time I did the Big Reveal! I saw this AI generated dress that was being used to scam shoppers, and thought, it’s an amazing idea for a dress, and decided to try…

  • My Exciting Trip!

    Well I’ve been home now for nearly a month, but having been sick for most of it, I’m only just catching up. I’m feeling nearly human again! I arrived in Saskatoon 2 hours after I left NZ thanks to the time difference. Checked into my gorgeous room at the ALT Hotel. It was on the…

  • Saskatoon International Burlesque Festival

    I’m in Canada, in Saskatoon and on my very first morning, I was on local TV! Jackie (left) and I (right) were interviewed by Alex (centre) and you can see it by following the link in the first line. We are in the Broadway Theatre on Broadway, Saskatoon, a 400 seat theatre with an amazing…

  • The Art of Being an Emcee Pt. 4: Character Work

    Creating a character for a themed show really helps to support the theme and weave that magic. Sadie and I are lucky in that we take turns emceeing the bi-monthly show Caburlesque, which always has a theme. Characters work well if you feel you need a bit of structure and performance to feel comfortable in front…

  • The Art of Being an Emcee Pt. 3: Being vs Doing

    In my last post I talked about wrapping the show in fun, focussing on what is happening in the room and the show, and working the audience to create a supportive atmosphere.  And that it is not what you do, so much as what you bring to what you do, that is the clincher. I’m…

  • The Art of Being an Emcee Pt.2: Bringing the Glamour

    The Art of Being an Emcee Pt.2: Bringing the Glamour

    Did you know that the word “glamour” originally meant a magic spell, like shape shifting? Glamour as we now understand it, IS a magic spell – it is about creating an illusion, about getting people to see what we want them to see.Me, I am an old, fat, grumpy. lady – three things that are about…