A comprehensive guide on stripper roleplay

[glitterandheels]

Many people have preconceived notions of stripper roleplay. The purpose of this guide is to shed light on the reality of the scene, after roleplaying in the scene for so long I've come to realize many aspects of the stripper scene is still unexplored and flawed. I will be breaking down the fundamentals into separate sections for your understanding.

 

1. Is this really the job for you? Portray a realistic character

When you want to work as an exotic dancer, the first thing you have to figure out is whether this is a suitable job for your character. Working as an exotic dancer has both its positive and negative sides.

 

2. Be prepared for the stigma that comes with the job

In general, stripping isn’t viewed as a respectable job. While feminist strippers do exist and identify positively with the identity of a stripper, viewing it as liberating and a form of power by asserting autonomy, many people discredit the job and frown upon sex workers. Stripping can be viewed as a form of exploitation and objectification of the female body. Sexually transmitted diseases, prostitution, daddy issues and drug abuse all chip in to the social stigma that condemns women in society who strive to work in the scene.

 

"the act of stripping overvalues physical perfection and abstracts the sexual qualities of the female body, it places voyeuristic men in the position of judges and arbiters of the female face." (Alice Kessller-Haris)

 

In reality, it’s the same as any other „conventional“ job. You show up, get to work and do your job dealing with people. The stage might as well be your office. Ask yourself if your character is willing to cope with the stigma or is comfortable lying to their friends and family about their profession.

 

3.Undependable and inconsistent wages

Stripping allows many real-life strippers financial security and the means to provide a luxurious lifestyle. But at the same time, the amount of money a stripper makes on a given night is unpredictable. It is influenced by many factors such as the time, the number of other entertainers working as well as elements under a stripper’s control, like their mood and costume.

And this brings me to a very important point that I’ve observed on the server.

 

STRIP CLUBS DO NOT PAY THE STRIPPERS AN HOURLY WAGE!

 

There's a flawed standard on the server where strippers expect a form of hourly wage for working at the club. This norm is far from reality, dancers are in fact typically charged a set house fee every shift for having an establishment provided to dance at, much like rent. As a stripper, you are considered an independent contractor. On top of this, most clubs have the strippers do "tip outs“ to bouncers and the DJ. I want to stress out that every club in America is different but it’s important to recognize that it’s VERY TYPICAL for strippers to get no paycheck (paid only in tips and private dances) AND often have to pay a good amount of money to even work a shift.

That being said, if you’re a customer, tip the strippers for the service they’re providing. Whether you’re watching the stage or merely enjoying a conversation with one of the strippers. The desire for money, the need for money, and the impact of money on strippers‘ lives cannot be overestimated.

 

4.Drug or alcohol addiction

Bear in mind that the club environment is not friendly to those trying to stay sober.

 

5.Thick skin

When you portray a stripper character, rejection is something your character will have to face a lot on the job. Unfriendly or awkward situations are common with any sales job and it doesn’t make it easier that you will be selling your own personal image. On top of that, you’re constantly competing with your co-workers. A strong backbone and a sense of mental self-cope is necessary!

 

6. Appearance And Body Dysmorphia

Many girls are worried they are too fat, too skinny, too old, too tall, too ugly, too tatted etc to dance. But this is far from the truth. While stripping IS a job that depends largely on looks, you’ll learn that customers have all sorts of tastes you never realized. The main thing you should focus your stripper character around is their attitude and self-care. Entertainers do maintenance/grooming weekly. Your make-up has to be on point, you have to keep up hair and nail appointments, facials, waxing etc. Strippers spend a whole lot on their apperance. When people go to the strip club, they don’t want to see their partner. They want to see a fantasy.

 

7. Job Expectations

 The days of stage-only clubs are long over. Yes, you will be expected to get on stage and perform several times per night. However, most of your income will come from private dances. What is allowed and what’s not as far as contact will range from club to club and from girl to girl. If a club makes you feel uncomfortable, try out a different one. The minimum expected these days seems to be lap grinding. In some clubs, strippers may allow groping and more. The strippers have the power and right to refuse service. This is not a customer service job!

 

8. Character-Drive

Many characters have come through to audition for the club and flake out on openings, eventually giving up on their characters. Often times, stripper characters are sadly treated as throwaway characters. I believe that reliable strippers and creating a bond with the customers is what brings people coming back consistently. The key is to establish why your character has resorted to exotic dancing, what her drive is. Having a fuller understanding of why your character does what she does and allowing her development to make sense would help you progress her story. Being a stripper doesn’t give you an excuse to portray a nymphomaniac. While this may apply to many sex workers, it’s not something that specifically only applies to them. Portray a fleshed out character with their own struggles, battles and inner demons for a more realistic approach. Many girls in real life don’t pick out this career path because they’re rich. They have bills to pay and sometimes even several mouths to feed!

 

9. How To Get Started

Pick out a club you want to work at.  Ask yourself if this is where you want to work. Call in at the club prior to auditioning! Now realistically, there are normally two questions you’d ask:

A) Who’s the hiring manager?

B) What’s the dress code?

 

10. The Audition

While some clubs are fully nude, some are only topless. It all really depends on the club and varies between each club.

Once you’re given a time for the audition, make sure to show up with an outfit! The hiring manager or house mom will have you change and do a stage set and tell you on the spot whether or not you’re hired. YOU WILL NEED A PAIR OF HEELS! As ridiculous as this sounds, I’ve observed many roleplayers who’ve shown up to auditions wearing sneakers. Have you ever seen a stripper in Chuck Taylors?

 

11. Stage Name

The hiring manager and/or the house mom will ask you what your stage name is. A stage name is a name that an actor or entertainer uses instead of his or her real name when they work. This is mainly for personal privacy reasons to safeguard themselves from strangers, a stage name is picked out that matches their character and persona on stage.

Generic stripper names are Jewel, Porsche, Diamond, Angel, Princess etc. Try to think about what character you wish to portray, what kind of look and feeling you want to project and what outfits you plan on wearing. Many strippers have an alter ego and pretend to be a character they’re not for both safety reasons and entertainment purposes.

 

12. Roleplay Actions

I cannot stress this enough: You are portraying a fleshed out character! If you think stripper roleplay means hopping on stage and using stripping anims, then you will be disappointed.

 

Be interactive!

People are visiting the strip club for a good show. Some are tired from work, some from their wife and some even from both. Your job is to create an "escape“ from all of these problems. Show interest in them by maintaining eye-contact, asking questions, laughing at their jokes (even when they’re bad). After all, they’re the ones paying you.

But it’s not only the interaction with the customers that’s important. Don’t forget about your co-workers.

Put on a good show! Remember your character has bills to pay and you’re constantly competing with your co-workers. Again, idling using stripping anims isn’t the way to portray a good stripper. Duo performances with your co-worker is another good idea to spice up your roleplay.

 

Stage/Floor Work

Strippers either do pole or floor work, sometimes it alternates during the opening.

 

Here are some useful resources to flesh out your roleplay:
 

https://www.youtube.com/c/SoftWhiteUnderbelly

 

https://www.youtube.com/c/CristinaVillegas

 

Also feel free to check out the thread I created for the strip club I run on my character for further inspiration:

https://forum.gta.world/en/topic/63382-the-playpen/

Edited April 26, 2022 by glitterandheels

[FourmsThreadWatcher]

Thanks, showing this to my mom rn.

[Sim]

@hometown toke thought this could be helpful for you

[Samuel_Chavez]

such a great guide for my male stripper

[Ropeman]

wow!!!

 

[charles]

So true.

[KlausX]

@onefortysevenwaiting for your stripper char bro

[Samuel_Chavez]

8 minutes ago, KlausX said:

@onefortysevenwaiting for your stripper char bro

no way klaus from rcrp!!! what a rare sight

[eTaylor]

 

Something doesn’t look right…

[glitterandheels]

11 minutes ago, eTaylor said:

 

Something doesn’t look right…

 

Looks completely different on my screen for some reason. 

 

Update: Fixed it entirely. 

Edited April 26, 2022 by glitterandheels