In this FIVE-WEEK workshop, we will be breaking down the fundamentals of building a great burlesque as it relates to memoir writing. It might be not easy to see the throughline, but trust me - with six years of regular, crowd-roaring performances as The BIG Bang McGillicuddy, and ten years of writing/publishing AND a two-time best-selling memoir under my belt - IT'S THERE.

Each week will tackle a different aspect of building a burlesque act, and we will parallel it to building your memoir. There will be writing exercises, sharing of thoughts and experiences, vulnerability, authenticity, and above all, a safe space.

We will cap off the workshop with a showcase for the participants. We won't be taking our clothes off, but we will share a lovely evening under the stars with our closest friends and family. There will be nibbles and sips, and we'll hold space for writers to share excerpts of what they've created in the workshop.

Workshop Dates & Times:

Saturday, March 2, 2024: 11-1

Saturday, March 9, 2024: 3-5

Saturday, March 16, 2024: 11-1

Saturday, March 30, 2024: 11-1

Saturday, April 6, 2024: 11-1 (ONE on ONE VIRTUAL CONSULTATIONS)

Saturday, April 13, 2024: 5-8p (FINAL SHOWCASE)

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

The Full Nelson, in collaboration with YWCA is proud to be able to offer two scholarships for the Memoir As Burlesque: Write The Act of Your Life workshop*.

If you are disabled, a single parent, (or both) and need financial assistance to attend, please fill out the form below. If you are chosen, you will be notified by February 19, 2024.

*please note that the scholarship recipient will be chosen by The Full Nelson, not the Ywca.