Confessions of a Juggler: On a Cruise Ship without a Bean Bag

Maren Wade's Confessions of a Showgirl: "Confessions of a Juggler" Photo of Maren by Patrick Rivera

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Remember when I said, “the modern-day showgirl comes in many forms, shapes and sizes … In Vegas, they don’t even have to be women?” Today I’m going to bend the rules even further. I present to you: “Confessions of a Juggler.”

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Star-Mangled Banner: A Showgirl Nightmare

Maren Wade's Confessions of a Showgirl: "Star-Mangled Banner: A Showgirl Nightmare" (Photo Credit: Patrick Rivera)

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For a singing showgirl, one of the songs you must have in your repertoire is “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Every sporting event has an anthem singer, and it’s always a great honor to be that singer. Every American shares the bond of knowing the words to this special song.

So what happens when you are a showgirl … from Canada?

Rumor Has It: Bad News Travels Fast for a Vegas Showgirl

Maren Wade's Confessions of a Showgirl: Rumor Has It

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It all started with a list of notes on the Director’s desk:

-Lead blew a fuse. Needs replacement.

-Cover looks worn. Burnt out. Update to newer model.

-Jumper rusty, refresh asap.

-Female 4 bipolar. Further evaluation needed.

-Ratings too low for current needs.

-Termination tomorrow, close doors.

First let me explain the importance of “notes” in the life of a showgirl. “Notes” are when the creative higher-ups watch the show and single out the weak links in the production. Sometimes those weak links are the performers.

It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing

Maren Wade's Confessions of a Showgirl: It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing Photo Credit: Robert John Kley

Click here to read this special edition of "Confessions of a Showgirl" as Maren Wade pens a guest article for Robin Leach in The Las Vegas Sun

I want to expose a dark, mysterious and gripping subculture that exists deep within the world of Las Vegas that isn’t talked about often. It’s not a place where everyone can go, and those who do have a unique vantage point. They hold the special key to the green door.

Welcome to the exclusive lifestyle of swinging. There, I said it. I got it out.

A Night in the Life of a Showgirl at Sea

Maren Wade's Confessions of a Showgirl: A Night in the Life of a Showgirl at Sea

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They say the Vegas theater world is like one giant cruise ship for performers. To a certain extent, I can see how that’s possible. Many of us enjoy the sexy and salty sea life for a handful of years, and then realize it may be more practical to create a life on land.

After countless nautical miles sailing the ocean blue, I had set my sights on land and set my feet upon new sand. Actually, it’s questionable how new the sand was at the Moorea Beach Club at Mandalay Bay, but it looked amazing!

Fifty Shades of Tan

Maren Wade's Confessions of a Showgirl: Fifty Shades of Tan

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I gasped. The serpent stared straight at me, and I was Eve in the Gardenof Eden. (Ok, I have a confession to make. I didn’t read the book.I read the CliffNotes version. Fine, I know there isn’t a CliffNotes version.) My point is, I would imagine my story is pretty similar.It all started the day I found THE ONE.

The Truth About The Girl Inside The Cake

Maren Wade's Confessions of a Showgirl: The Truth About the Girl Inside the Cake

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In the life of a showgirl, being asked to participate in promotional events is common. We call them “promos,” and they’re an important part of our job because they help bring awareness to the show we are representing. Sometimes, they feel like chores. Other times, they can be thrilling experiences. I have had my fair share of promos in my career, but there’s one in particular that takes the cake.