A couple months ago, I asked the question “how much do finances affect our ability as performers?” Unsurprisingly, most responses instantly pointed out the classism of burlesque and how many performers are unable to create various routines due to the cost. And the more you want to do... from more routines to getting established, to travelling, to even taking classes or attending various festivals… it all adds up. I won’t get too much into the nitty gritty, because after a deb