Variety Variety
Acts Acts
Costumers as Burlesque,
Drag, and Circus
Performers
By Augusta Avallone
Spandex. Rhinestones. False eyelashes. Fishnets.
Am I talking about a new episode of Dancing with the Stars? No, I'm
talking about the thriving vaudeville community of burlesque, drag,
and circus performers, some of whom populate our very own union. As
if working in production isn't crazy enough, some of our members have
decided to join in performing vaudeville in their off time.
32 SUMMER 2025
