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Russell Bruner Solo Burlesque

russ — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:53:09 +0000

This act started as a comedy bit in between acts in a Burlesque show. I never thought I’d do it more then a couple times, but the bit was so well received that I was invited to be a featured act in burlesque shows in Portland. The act has continued to be a popular number and I’ve performed it up and down the West Coast.

There are a few videos of this act accessible by direct link, but I’ve been shy about posting photos and videos of the “finished product” online. Best way to see this act is to come see it live.

For a teaser, you can view the behind-the-scenes slide show of a photo shoot I did for Portland Monthly.

State Of Undress: Russell Bruner from Portland Monthly on Vimeo.

Here is a link to the article online:

http://www.portlandmonthlymag.com/arts-and-entertainment/articles/russell-bruner-burlesque-dancer-november-2011/

Clown Car Getaway

russ — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 18:45:29 +0000

In the White Album Christmas Show, Bruno Knickerbocker is put up to the challenge of getting Sugar Kane the one thing she wants for Christmas, The Beatles White Album. Bruno needs to rob a bank to get money to buy the only copy he can find. He attempts a speedy getaway in his clown car but finds Officer Burk Biggler hot on his trail.

Santa’s Lap Dance

russ — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 18:26:21 +0000

This story starts out with a Circus Ringmaster who will do anything for a buck. He wonders by a Santa Clause booth that has been abandoned and he sees opportunity. Will he manage to make a buck before the real Santa Helper returns? Will the number end with a Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer sing along?

Belleville Rendezvous

russ — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 18:15:04 +0000

Sugar and Russ really French things up for the song made popular by the foreign film The Triplets of Belleville. This performance piece was made special for the cover done by the Stolen Sweets for their Secret Sweet and Hot show that showcased Burlesque performance by Rose City Shimmy as well as partner dance numbers by Swing Time.

Chair Dance

russ — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 20:45:09 +0000

In this act Rusty Trombone brings up unsuspecting guest Jessa Bell, and proceeded to do completely unplanned and unsuspected movements that involved elements of acrobatics and foot fetish with her. Never before had they met up or receive any kind of coaching or encouragement from K’lyn (Jessa Bell’s wife)

Ok, it was completely planned chair dance with Jessica Watkins playing the “unsuspecting audience member.”

Radio Violence

russ — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 19:18:32 +0000

One mans trash is another mans treasure. This time someone threw out what seems to be a perfectly good radio. Our garbageman takes it home to find joy in the company of it’s noise as he does his dirty work. Little does he know that his control of the radio is no greater than his control of his captured victim Brandy Guthery.

Chocolat

russ — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 18:50:15 +0000

When at first you don’t succeed, try Chocolat! The beautiful tassel twirler known as Ellie Darling comes together with Rusty Trombone to display the powers of Chocolat in an passionate display that will make everyone feel a little dirty.

Lady Emily

russ — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 18:35:06 +0000

Lady Emily, played by Jessica Hoage, is the girlfriend and accomplice of Bruno Knickerbocker in the Wanderlust Circus. Bruno first joins the Wanderlust Circus following his heart that has been captured by this young aerialist. Together, they hope to one day flee from the Wanderlust Circus and ride off into the sunset together.

Fit as a Fiddle

russ — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 01:04:12 +0000

Fit as a Fiddle and ready for Love! Noah Mickens and Russell Bruner pay tribute to a duo act that was made known to them in the classic film Singin’ in the Rain. Noah and Russ do their own version of the dancing portion and sing along to music supplied by the Juan Prophet Organization.

Rain or Shine

russ — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:52:47 +0000

One day Sugar and Rusty were at an outdoor performance in August several years ago. There were no plans for rain that day, but there it was poring all over everything at the event. The Preservation Hall Jazz Band was playing, and there was no way Rusty and Sugar were going to let that music go by without dancing. So out they went with umbrella in hand to dance with each other. The crowd loved the dancing with an umbrella, and the dance act was featured in the news paper the following day. Now Rusty and Sugar still perform this act Rain or Shine.