Melanie
Added 2022-02-12 14:04:39 +0000 UTCWhile researching Lorraine, I came across this photo of a dancer named Melanie from the two o’clock lounge, Combat Zone Boston. That pose! It just stops you dead in your tracks, doesn’t it?!
Here’s a quote from her…
“20 minutes later I was on stage. I saw all these men, just lined up at the bar, at 2 o’clock in the afternoon and I was scared to death… Anyone who looks at it thinks it’s easy. When you step on stage, it feels like it’s huge, and you feel like you’re an aunt. The runway at the 2 o’clock is like the runway at the airport. Everyone’s looking at you, and you can’t even walk, let alone dance. It’s a weird feeling until you get used to it, and then you love it.”
This is her, Melanie, on that runway. It gives me chills everywhere to have the statement next to this photo. Thank you Roswell Angier for documenting this incredible, outrageous project called the combat zone.
Thank you Melanie for being part of that project.
I’m learning so much from your story.
Comments
Totally neat..eo
Carlos
2022-02-18 05:57:21 +0000 UTCAren’t they neat?!
Danielle Colby Striptease Historian
2022-02-18 05:56:04 +0000 UTCExpression is everything 🍾
Danielle Colby Striptease Historian
2022-02-18 05:55:48 +0000 UTCIt is but for some of us it’s worth it. I knew my first time on stage that it was for me, I had fun😍
Danielle Colby Striptease Historian
2022-02-18 05:55:18 +0000 UTCThanks for all the great pictures 📸 I love ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ hearing about the history ❤️ and all the amazing pictures you find. Thank you Danielle 😊 💓 ☺️
Carlos
2022-02-12 15:07:43 +0000 UTCWhat makes this picture for me is her expression. She could look angry, or sad, or maybe worst of all, neutral. But she has a smile and a seductive expression on her face. No matter how she may really be feeling, she knows she's there to entertain her audience and nothing but a smile will do....
Steven Malc
2022-02-12 14:51:05 +0000 UTCIt must be intimidating to get up on stage the first time. Thanks for sharing sweetie. Love ya❤️💕🥰
Greg Smith
2022-02-12 14:17:16 +0000 UTC
