The Business of Show Business
The Business of Show Business is a monthly class series produced by Pearl Buttons in collaboration with The Bimbo Factory, designed to empower burlesque performers with the knowledge they need to thrive—onstage and off. From backstage etiquette to budgeting, costume care, and marketing, each session offers real-world advice from experienced performers and producers.
Whether you're brand new or deep in the glitter trenches, this series will help you level up your craft with confidence and community.
📚 Class Outline 📚
April 28 • 7pm– Burletiquette: What you need to know
May 18 • 7pm – Photoshoots & Body Awareness
June 3 • 7pm– Burlesque Hygiene: The Care & Keeping of You
July 15 • 7pm– Organizing for Burlesque
August 19 • 7pm – Producing 101
September 16 • 7pm– Financial Literacy for Performers
October 21 • 7pm– Promotion & Marketing
November 18 • 7pm – Costumes & Costume Care
December 9 • 7pm– Festivals & Touring
Class Registration
You can either purhcase this series in full ($150) or you can purchase each class individually. Once you purchase, you will be added to our email list and will be sent the virtual class Zoom link prior to the event.
Each class is 90 minutes and is available as a recording after (aside from May 18th photoshoots & body awareness, which is offered in-person only)
