Feb 24, 2014
Today we are talking about wardrobe for ventriloquists. What you wear on stage can make a big difference in your performance. Comfort is now king and so we must look at how to properly dress for our shows. As the old saying goes “Clothes makes the man (or woman) !...
Feb 17, 2014
For years as a full time traveling childen’s ventriloquist I struggled with the idea of whether or not to use a show backdrop, a curtain behind me for my shows. For years I didn’t until my wife Jody suggested I try using one ..and it made all the difference in the...
Feb 10, 2014
Where do ventriloquists perform? As ventriloquists we have many different choices to make….”soft puppets” vs. “hard puppets”; costuming; stage settings… but the most important choice is to find the right venue to do your shows. Hopefully I can shed some...
Feb 3, 2014
I have been asked many times about combining other allied arts (magic, juggling, puppetry, etc.) with ventriloquism. Is this something that’s acceptable? My answer: yes! Now before I give you the wrong impression, ventriloquism is definitely strong enough to stand...
Jan 27, 2014
One thing I learned years ago from performers and cartoonists is the power of an Idea File. It doesn’t have to be fancy. A simple folder or envelope works. The idea is to have one spot to collect inspiration. They could be notes you jot down, magazine clippings, funny...
