Gaiety Etiquette

[jackhammer91406]

Ok Guys,

I will be arriving in NY on the 20th of Feb and I guess the plan is to go to the Gaiety on that Friday. I need some tips on the proper etiquette for this place. I have never been to a strip bar (in fact much of my trip will consist of first time adventures) Can you give me the ....(what I want to say will send FAM up the wall) Ins and out, the real skinny, show me the ropes...well you get the idea. Help this old washed up hasbeen navigate the experience.

Thanks for the advice

 

[Cooper]

JH: hmmm I didn't know there was such a thing as "Gaiety Etiquette", perhaps an idea for a book. Best advice I can give is, just be yourself and have a good time...As for watching the show, the dj will remind you not to touch the dancers while they are performing and to leave your tips (usually 1 or 2 dollars) on the stage when they come out for their 2nd number, (don't hand deliver them)... The Gaiety has 2 areas, 1. the stage and 2. the lounge.

 

The lounge is the place to meet and talk with the dancers, who are now fully dressed. If you're interested in meeting a dancer just go up to him and say "I enjoyed your show", they will take it from there. If you have any specific questions, just ask.

 

The stage area is where the show takes place and you sit down to watch. The dancers are announced and come out for two numbers. The first is basically a "get aquainted" show, usually they strip down to their briefs and attempt dancing. The second number the dancer comes out nude and hopefully with an erection. Unfortunately, it's been very cold in NY and semi-hard is now common.

The 2 shows last about 15 minutes.

 

Jack, enjoy your time in NYC and have a safe trip. Your experience at the Gaiety will be most enjoyable. I hear Jason Adonis, porn star, will be performing that week.

Keep in touch. Coop

[hiJinX]

Hopefully you can hook up with one of the regulars from here on your visit and that can help you maximize your enjoyment with someone with experience. I'm assuming you have the basics location, showtimes, entry charge....

Thinking back to my first visit a couple of years back, I'm trying to come up with some stuff that is useful to know when you get there.

The stage is "T" shaped.

SEATING: Go ringside for maximum enjoyment, I find the seats in the 2 rows closest to the tip of the vertical axis of the stage to be the best for up close attention from dancers (any further down front and you will end up contorting yourself for most of the show as the dancers spend little time on the top of the "T" shape). They can bend down and casually brush against you. Or even on occasion stand above you straddling your chair to give you an eyeful. Usually you can get a good whiff too.

Other than that the seats in the front of the tip of the vertical axis of the stage are next best for up close and then the one row behind that is really good for getting a good view without pressure to tip.

If you have to leave your seat briefly, put a coat on it to hold it but dont stay gone too long as it is considered rude to "reserve a seat" for long periods when it is unoccupied.

TIPPING: I think general consensus is that if you have a ringside seat, you should tip each dancer SOMETHING. Especially if the house is full and you occupy the seat to the exclusion of others who might tip. Tips vary. I would say the norm is $2 as a minimum, $5 are common as well. I've seen (and given) $20 for someone I particularly enjoy..especially if you might be interested in a setting up a private. Tips are placed on the edge of the stage and the dancers retrieve them without any contact with you. It is standard to tip on the second song (when the dancer comes out naked and usually hard) but there is nothing wrong with tipping during the first song as well. You may find that tipping the dancer will curry some extra attention at ringside from said dancer. But sometimes not.

PRIVATES: to the left of the stage and auditorium is the "Apollo Lounge" whose sign you may miss if you dont know where it is. On Friday and Sat there are free refreshments there (non alcoholic punch and chips.pretzels). There are also videos running in the lounge and you can socialize with your fellow patron. This is also where you can mix with the performers and discuss setting up a private. As discussed elsewhere on the board, find out the limits of the dancer before you leave with them to have a private. 9 times out of 10 these guys are str8 and will just offer a variation of muscle worship or receiving the joy of having you go down on them before rushing you out and taking your $200. There are exceptions.

SHOWS: The late shows on Friday/Saturday are a it more lively audience wise than the earlier shows or the shows during the week but going on those off shows can get you more attention from a dancer and it makes it easier to get their attention as there will be fewer people to compete with. Once you go in you can stay in the Theatre as long as you wish until close so watching multiple shows is a prime opportunity (unless the shows sucks...which it rarely does).

 

If you have anything specific, please dont hesitate to ask. if I think of anything else, I'll post again. Good luck.

[Cooper]

Jack, after re-reading your message, remember, the Gaiety is called a theatre and not a bar. Only soft drinks are available. I'm certain this has to do with City codes on strip clubs and how to get around the law.

[+ Lucky]

Jack, you will have a good time at the gaiety. Try not to sit behind the guys who talk all the way through the show, even during the dances. One of them even tries to talk over the music!

If you want to sit in the front row, you have to arrive very early. I think the front row guys have been better about not abandoning their seats for long periods of time.

Be sure to smile at Denise.

And say hi to NYO. He is the cute guy to the left side of the stage in the last row.

[ted]

Along with what he does, ask "how long till your next show" and if the answer isn't at least 60 minutes, book him for after the next show. Asking whether he's sharing his room with another dancer can also provide good info.