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Memorable Afterparties. June 26 – 28, 2014 Little Rock, Arkansas. Hosting an After Party *. * Everything you wanted to know, but were afraid to ask. Types of After Parties. Singing Dancing Games/Magic Skits. GAMES. Donuts On A String Balloons (knees) Name That Tune
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MemorableAfterparties June 26 – 28, 2014 Little Rock, Arkansas
Hosting an After Party * * Everything you wanted to know, but were afraid to ask
Types of After Parties • Singing • Dancing • Games/Magic • Skits
GAMES • Donuts On A String • Balloons (knees) • Name That Tune • Scavenger Hunt
SKITS • Know your audience • Involve caller & cuer • Props • Music • Microphones • Skit/Program length
SOURCE MATERIAL • TV • Books, magazines, etc • Jokes • Trips, cruises • Friends, family, co-workers • Keep a file
VIDEOS & DVDS • Johnny Carson (3 disc DVD) • Benny Hill • Saturday Night Live • SCTV • Carol Burnett • Mr. Bean • Monty Python
TIPS • Suggestive OK, not risqué • Don’t overdo • Involve audience (Cowboy Story) • Video-reference/enjoyment • Practice
PRACTICE • More than once • On stage • With mics & props • Speak slowly • Use test audience
When things go wrong • Might be funnier than original • Sometimes you move on • Joke about it
In Conclusion… • Keep a file • Be prepared • Go with the flow • Video performance • Relax & have fun
Speak slowly & clearly • Keep it short • Involve audience/caller • Test your material • Strive to have fun