To all my fellow porn and burlesque performers….
I believe that we all deserve a right to get paid for what we are doing.
I have a dream that equal rights and fair pay for entertainers means just doing it: Treat yourself like an equal and valid worker and individual. Treat yourself they way you want to be treated. Respect yourself. “Don’t just dream it, BE it.” “Be the change you want to see in the world.”
Are You willing to stand in solidarity with me and document your time and energy and skill level and give yourself a raise accordingly. Next time a club owner, directer, production manager, or anyone asks you to perform for their show, benefit, bachelor party, or any party please have your resume and price tag available. Tell them your skill, experience, and minimum amount of money you are willing to work for. The less we charge at the door the cheaper we are. I think if people want a free show they can put it on in their living room, or in the park, or something like that for themselves.
I am calling all artists, queer porn stars, directors, production engineers, stage managers, diva, drag queens and kings, belly dancers, MCs and DJs, and every one in between. Please, if you’ve been here a while and have experience and skill in your craft GET A RAISE!!!! Step it up a notch in your show and demand the pay to get you there!