Play Me Burlesque

Behind the curtain of New York's seductive burlesque scene

Play Me Burlesque Risqué, raucous, and sexy. This intimate doc lifts the curtain on Coney Island’s burlesque scene, where burlesque all began, revealing a seductive world full of vibrant characters. From dancers, to hype men, to sound technicians – everyone has a unique story of how they were drawn to this most extravagant and exuberant of art forms. No matter how they got there, one thing’s for sure – everyone is having a ball!

The Producers


MALGORZATA SANIEWSKA (b. Warsaw, POLAND, 02/06/1981) moved to New York in 2003 where she discovered a passion for photography which enabled her to produce photographic work for ID Models, BMG Models, Q Models and many others. After shooting for the Garo Sparo & Cobos Couture clothing lines, her work in photography transitioned into a full time commitment. She interned for Sante D'Orazio Studios, Milk Studio and was an assistant for Dan & Corina Lecca during NYC's Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in 2008.


Her portfolio is diverse and includes work shot for various brands of jewelry & accessories, motion pictures, advertisements and NYC nightlife. It was her work in the NYC nightlife scene that led her to the World of Burlesque. Maggie was introduced to the burlesque scene several years ago, and as the art form moved from back alley, underground cabarets into mainstream film and entertainment, she became inspired to capture the beauty of it in her photography projects.

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