By Jenn Sheridan ·
When: Oct. 11 | 8 p.m.
Where: Peppermill Casino | Reno, Nev.
Admission: $20 advance | $25 door | VIP $35, includes bottle service
All tickets include entry into EDGE nightclub
Prestige Production is bringing burlesque to the Peppermill Casino with its newest production “Fancy!” Mixing elements of comedy, dance, aerialists and a healthy dose of sexy, the show brings fantasy to life through well-choreographed dance numbers and performances.
“I want people to feel like ‘I like this and I don’t know why, but it’s so hot.’” said Madeline Feldman, producer and founder of Prestige Productions.
Feldmen is a professional dancer who worked for many years in the area. During her work, she often found herself thinking of how she would produce shows differently, and what kind of elements she could bring to the show.
“It’s kind of a bucket list thing,” said Feldman, who decided she wanted to create more opportunities for dancers to work in the Reno and Tahoe region.
Prestige Productions was born just over a year ago with its first show, “Peek-a-Boo” premiering at the PEEK nightclub inside Harrah’s Lake Tahoe in October 2013. The show was a hit, and Feldman had found a new love in producing shows.
The companies second production, “Bang Bang,” a story of love and murder set in the roaring 20s, brought a collaboration between Prestige Productions and the Siren Society, a Reno-based aerial group that brought a new element to the shows. The show debuted at John Ascuagga’s Nugget in Sparks. In addition to full-length productions Prestige also builds relationships for models for promotional jobs and body painting.
“Fancy!” features a cast of 13 women including professionally trained dancers, contortionists and the return of the Siren Society, as well as a host, who ties the show together. The show debuts at the Edge Nightclub in the Peppermill and Feldman hopes to continue presenting the companies third full production in pop-up shows around the area.
“Being in a nightclub is different. It’s intimate. There are side stages and bars that contribute to the show,” said Feldmen.
The Edge is a unique location that pushes the definition of a traditional nightclub. Featuring a large stage and a dance floor, the venue can accommodate concerts one night and raging dance parties the next. During the day, the venue can be used receptions and conventions. EDGE was designed by Brian Kergan, who is one of the first people to incorporate a system that pumps Nitrous into the room to help keep the atmosphere cooler.
Following the performance of “Fancy!,” ticketholders will receive free entry into Edge where the after party will continue through the night. Performers from the show will stick around for on-the-spot go-go dancing.
“Personally, I’m looking forward to the after party,” said Feldman. “We receive so much support in the community for local talent. Friends and family will drive down the mountain to see the performance. Responses from the crowd are always rewarding and useful.”
Feldmen hopes to spark an interest for more burlesque shows in the area. A popular genre in Las Vegas, burlesque brings so many great factors to the stag, she says, from comedy and talented dancing to acrobatic performances all wrapped up with a sexy vibe.
“I can’t express how thankful and lucky I am to work with such talent,” said Feldmen.
Tickets for Fancy are available in person at the Edge Nightspot in the Peppermill, or by e-mailing prestigeproductionsmf@gmail.com.
