Nov 4, 2015
Have you heard of an aspiring vent who orders a puppet and a week later puts in a show or makes the show around this new character? I have. It reminds me of the would-be magician who orders tricks on Monday to use on a show the following Saturday. The puppet and the...
Oct 26, 2015
I have been asked many times at lectures “what, if anything, are you mailing to prospective clients?”. Things have changed drastically since I first starting trolling for shows and I’d like to share some of my own personal insights with you. First, not everything is...
Oct 19, 2015
One of the things I enjoy doing is working out ways to combine comedy props with ventriloquism. Some of the props can be very elaborate, while others are simple and can be used for a quick gag. Let’s explore this just a bit. Any time you can add a different twist to...
Oct 12, 2015
One of the first things I learned when I started into vent full time over 35 years ago was the slogan “pack flat..play big”. It means to have props that can break down for easy storage and easy transportation, yet has a big impact on audiences. Now not everything can...
Oct 5, 2015
What do you use to transport your characters? Do you use your favorite carrying bag or suitcase as part of your act? Let’s take a look at what some vents use and see what YOU may want to utilize for maximum effect. I have a variety of things I use when I am...
