What is Limelight?

 

Limelight is an outreach program offered by the Alnite Alliance, a Denver-based non-profit organization, that supports the creativity and lifestyle of non-traditional live performers in drag, burlesque and cosplay.

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The goal of Limelight is to supply new and under appreciated entertainers with assets and experiences that help them create and/or grow their performance persona as a viable business brand. Punctuality, reliability, adaptability, a willingness to learn and professional behavior are the primary traits we seek in selecting Limelight performers.

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When selected, entertainers will be granted a stipend with which to create digital content for their art. It could be a performance video, a live stream, a photo shoot or a tutorial video sharing some of their talents. They will also have budgetary assets to produce a small print run of merchandise and can take advantage of training and coaching from established industry professionals.

 

Selected artists will also be interviewed on camera so that fans and the community at large gets to know more about WHO they are, WHAT they do and WHY they do it.

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Non-traditional performers (meaning those not involved in professional theater, dance and music organizations) tend not to have much in the way of infrastructure or support for training, education, making business connections and finding performance opportunities. In the age of pandemic closures, live performance has had to immigrate to the digital realm and not everyone has access to the means, let alone to experience, to create quality art for online consumption. This is a big part of what the Limelight program hopes to subsidize.

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