Jan 12, 2015
I know this might sound silly to some ventriloquists who may say “what’s the difference?”, but it’s how you transport your characters that makes a huge impact on your audiences and your show. I’ve seen some vents just throw their partners in an old suitcase , with...
Jan 5, 2015
It’s the beginning of a new year and time to review your website, mailing pieces, artwork, really anything and everything that helps you create your “brand”. I have always found that putting together and keeping a “creative team” was one of the most important things I...
Dec 29, 2014
Do you know what I like about starting a new year? You get a chance to wipe the proverbial slate clean and start over again. Old bad habits can be replaced, new habits formed, and it’s even a time to review and refresh some of the things ventriloquial that you have...
Sep 8, 2014
Ever see someone arrive at a date and NOT know where every prop, every puppet, every EVERYTHING needed to go? The poor performer/vent looked lost and frustrated and this set the stage for things not to go well. That’s because they forgot to do blocking, or...
Sep 1, 2014
If you are like most performers you always want to work as many shows as come your way, and that’s understandable. But there are times when a show is not a good fit for you and you and the client will both be dissatisfied. There are times when you must simply say “No”...
Aug 25, 2014
Many things have been written and recorded about having confidence, but this is never so true as it is with performing. An audience can sense almost immediately if you have confidence in yourself as a performer (and as a person … ) the moment you walk on stage....
