Stagetime.
I’ve had the privilege of performing professional improv comedy for 20 years. I’ve been on well over 1,000 stages. I have performed live for audiences ranging from 6 people to over 35,000, though the majority of my events range from 200 to 2,000. I absolutely love being on stage and communicating with audiences.
I’ve seen it all.
From great stages with amazing tech systems to poorly designed rooms and shoddy equipment. I’ve dealt with hecklers, drunks, and unruly children (the first two are often much easier to handle). I’ve received great introductions and horrible ones. I’ve stepped on stage to warm, attentive audiences who are eager to listen and cold, aloof groups interested in anything but what I am about to say or do. I’ve been in the middle of my act when (insert any technical device or system you can think of) has failed. I’ve seen it all and I’ve learned a lot about presenting on any stage in front of any audience.
I’ve listened well, too.
I have been lucky to share events with some wonderful entertainers, speakers, and preachers. I’ve watched, listened, asked questions and picked up some great advice along the way.
Now I’d like to share this knowledge and experience with your group.
If you or your team presents from the stage, you may be interested in learning:
- How to have a perspective of team instead of individual when stepping on stage.
- Tools to deal with fear, uncertainty and nervousness.
- The value of great transitions and how to create them.
- What every audience needs and is silently asking for from a speaker/entertainer.
- What it takes to create an immediate relationship with the audience, and the things that will enhance or destroy it.
- The power of story and how to create incredible ones.
- How to accept critique from within the team, and deal with unsolicited critique from outside the team.
- How to regain focus and get back on track when thrown a curve ball by the audience, another staff member, or by your own brain freeze.