Lucky 13 Amateur Burlesque Competition

Registration for Lucky 13 is NOW CLOSED! We have our 13 contestants and are accepting folks for our waiting list. Want to be added to the waiting list? Send us a message today. First come, first serve.

Have you ever wanted to do Burlesque…or BOYlesque?

This is your chance! Rogue Burlesque is sponsoring an amateur burlesque competition on Monday, June 11 at Middlesex Lounge in Cambridge. Doors at 8pm, Show at 9pm.

Who can compete?

You must be an amateur – this means you have been performing burlesque/boylesque for less than a year and you are not currently a member of a professional burlesque dance troupe. You must be at least 21 (Middlesex is a 21+ venue).

How do I sign-up?

There are a limited slots available so you have to sign up in advance!
Registration deadline is May 31. (Limited slots available. First come, first serve!)
Registration cost is $15.

Send us an email at rogueburlesque at gmail dot com or fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page. Tell us:

Your name
Your stage name (if you have one)
Your email address
Your phone number
Your boylesque/burlesque background

Submit your registration fee of $15 through PayPal or send us a check. (Contact us for mailing address)

We will contact you to confirm that we have received your registration.

What if I get in?

Rogue Burlesque is committed to helping you have the best performance possible. That’s why we’re giving you the chance to “workshop” your number and get feedback from us before you perform! There is no cost for this. It is included in your registration fee. You will get a 15-minute slot during the evening on Sunday, June 3 to show us an initial draft of your number.

You do not have to workshop your number. The workshop is optional. Note: The Rogues who give feedback will NOT be judging the contest and will not provide any information about your number to the judges in advance. While not required, workshopping is HIGHLY recommended. We have found that those people who are not ready for their workshop date end up not being ready to perform and thus drop out.

What if I win?

The winner will get $50 in cash and a chance to perform with Rogue Burlesque at a future show!

Competition Rules and Expectations

You must do burlesque. This means that you must perform striptease – to whatever level you are comfortable. To comply with state and city laws, you must wear at a minimum: pasties and a g-string (for the ladies) and a thong or jockstrap (for the guys). You can wear MORE than this – this is the *bare* minimum, if you will.
You must be an amateur – this means you have been performing burlesque/boylesque for less than a year and you are not currently a member of a professional burlesque dance troupe.
You must perform a solo routine. It takes a lot of courage to get up there and do burlesque by yourself! We like to keep the playing field even so we ask everyone to do a solo performance. No duos or groups allowed! Note: If you require a *small* cameo appearance by a second person to explain or set your story, this is allowed. But their role must be minimal.
Your song must be between 2.5 and 4.5 minutes long. You must send us your music (in MP3 format) at least one week before the show.
You will have the opportunity to “workshop” your number with non-judging members of Rogue. When you sign up, you will be offered a 15-minute slot. Again, this is not a requirement and will NOT impact judging.
We will provide a stage kitten who can help set any props you might have as well as pick up your clothes at the end of your number. Stage kittens will NOT do any additional cleaning after your number. This means no liquids, food products, glitter, or any other messy substances can be left on stage. If you really want to include messy materials in your number, you must bring your own tarp and have a clean-up plan.
You must arrive at Middlesex by 7:30pm the night of the show. There is limited changing space that will be shared among multiple performers. Please come with hair and makeup done. Come with as much of your costume already on as you feel comfortable. Play nice when sharing space. The competition will start at 9pm. You must be ready for your timeslot! Timeslots will be determined in advance through a random drawing.
Invite your friends. There will be 3 professional judges. The fourth judge will be the audience. This means the more people you bring to vote for you, the better your chances of winning the audience vote. Plus, it’s only $5! And let’s be honest, you want people to see you! So invite everyone you know!
Have fun! Yes, this is a competition. And yes, this may be your first time on stage (which can be nerve-wracking). But burlesque is also supposed to be fun! And we want to make sure you have a great experience!

Ready to Register?