Apr 7, 2014
I first was introduced to “warming up the crowd” when I was hired to be the opening act at fairs for some big name Nashville stars like Reba McEntire, Garth Brooks, The Oak Ridge Boys, not to mention a few rock ‘n’roll legends like Chubby Checker, Jan and Dean, and...
Mar 17, 2014
On more than one occasion I have been asked about what do I do about returning dates or engagements. Do I use the same puppets, or do I go off in a totally different direction and use something else? Let’s tackle this situation in this post. First, you always have...
Mar 10, 2014
I have often been asked “When is it OK to do a FREE show?”. Some would answer “Never!”, but I think this is something a performer has to deal with personally. I never say “never” to a free show. Please allow me to explain… Many times there are causes you believe in...
Mar 3, 2014
Impromptu ventriloquism isn’t something many “vents” have thought about. As we have found out from most entertainers, occasionally you are introduced to someone and it’s mentioned you are a ventriloquist. Often the person will ask “You’re a...
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...
