Overview / encyclopedias
Stripper (Wikipedia) — A clear, well-cited encyclopedia entry that defines the occupation, performance styles, and legal/industry context for exotic dancers and strippers. Use this as a primer for terminology and the business side of adult performance. Wikipedia
Striptease (Wikipedia) — A focused article on the performance tradition of striptease: history, cultural context, and how regulations shape acts and venues. Great for historical background and law/regulation notes. Wikipedia
Stripper (Memory Delta fandom) — A pop-culture/wiki entry useful for fandom context and alternate descriptions of the role and performance in fan communities. (User-friendly, not an academic source.) Memory Delta
Image & media archives
Wikimedia Commons — Category: Striptease — A large public media collection of historic and contemporary images related to striptease and performance aesthetics; useful for editors and blog authors seeking public-domain or freely-licensed images. Wikimedia Commons
Major male revue brands / troupes (official sites & background)
(These are the big commercial productions and touring revues often discussed when people search “male strip shows”.)
Chippendales (official site) — One of the longest-running and most recognizable male revues; useful for research on high-production male shows and brand history. chippendales.com
Thunder From Down Under (official site) — Australian troupe known for interactive theatre revues and international touring. Useful for studying staging and audience participation formats. Australia's Thunder From Down Under
Dreamboys (official site) — U.K. male revue with theatre tours and club residencies — good example of European market models. dreamboys.co.uk
American Storm (Wikipedia) — Las Vegas–focused male revue with ties to reality-TV casting and Vegas residencies; helpful when researching the Vegas model of male revues. dreamboys.co.uk+1
Booking marketplaces & hire resources
GigSalad — A marketplace to hire entertainers for private events (dancers, specialty acts). Useful if you’re looking to list performers or book private hires locally. GigSalad+1
The Bash (formerly GigMasters) — Another major event-vendor booking platform used by entertainers and planners; good for finding local party talent and reading vendor reviews. The Bash+1
Advocacy, safety, and performer resources
SWOP USA (Sex Workers Outreach Project – USA) — National organization focused on the human rights, safety, and de-stigma work for sex workers and adult entertainers. A key resource for performer rights, harm-reduction programs, and advocacy. SWOP USA+1
SWOP resources / local chapters — Many SWOP chapters provide local assistance, legal resources, and community programs; check the national site for chapter contacts and guides. SWOP USA
Legal & research resources
Local municipal codes & liquor/decency laws — Because striptease is regulated at municipal/state levels, always consult your city/county code for rules on nudity, touching, distance rules (e.g., “six-foot” rules), and licensing. Wikipedia’s striptease article summarizes many such rules and points to local examples. Wikipedia
Academic texts & books — For deeper reading, look for academic works such as Katherine Frank’s G-Strings and Sympathy (ethnographies of clubs and patrons) and other sociology/anthropology studies of sex work, performance, and club culture. (Search university libraries and Google Scholar.)
Documentaries, mainstream cultural references & entertainment
Welcome to Chippendales (Hulu / coverage) — The Chippendales story and its dramatizations (documentary/drama) offer insight into the business history and culture behind large revues; mainstream press reviews and coverage provide context for brand evolution. EW.com
Magic Mike & Magic Mike Live — Popular film and live-show depictions that brought male striptease further into mainstream pop culture; useful for readers who want accessible cultural references and media examples.
Practical booking & production notes (for hosts & planners)
Always confirm performer insurance/ID, written booking terms (arrival times, performance length, costume/prop requests), cancellation policy, and legal boundaries (nudity/touching). Use reputable booking platforms (GigSalad, The Bash) or direct agency contact pages to preserve documentation and safety. GigSalad+1
How to use these resources
For editorial pieces: cite the Wikipedia articles and Wikimedia Commons images for general definitions and visual context. Wikipedia+1
For booking and hiring: search GigSalad and The Bash for local entertainers and verified profiles. GigSalad+1
For performer safety and rights: consult SWOP USA and local chapters for harm-reduction resources and advocacy contacts. SWOP USA
For industry examples and marketing research: review official troupe sites (ChippendalesThunder From Down Under, Dreamboys) to compare production, pricing models, and touring vs. private-hire business structures. dreamboys.co.uk+3chippendales.com+3Wikipedia+3