It's especially important that when you hire a comedian you go to a reputable source. Keep in mind that your entertainer is going to be the sole focus of your audience for a significant length of time. You and your guests want an entertainer that delivers, that is professional and favorable. It's extremely risky to depend on a Comedian that you or no one else has heard of; how could you know that they'll arrive prepared and ready? Hiring a comedian through a non-reputable source could have your talent running 15 or 30 minutes late, or not even show up at all! Disaster scenarios could be a vulgar or drunk entertainer showing up and ruining the whole evening. Consult a reputable source, go to a source that works with professional comedians and knows that they'll show up ready to do their jobs.
Don't Sacrifice Quality
The balance between what you pay and the quality you get can be tricky. Sometimes we opt for the cheaper set of pens that gives us more quantity at a much cheaper price, only to find that when we get home that none of them work -- they're dried out and the ink doesn't flow. That money you just spent has bought you a pack of plastic tubes, a bunch of pens that don't work. This can be eerily similar to choosing entertainment for your evening. As an event planner, don't choose the 'cheap' pens. You want entertainment that works, and jokes that flow like ink.
Choose Their Talent
Do you and your audience want strictly stand up comedy? There are many varieties of acts to choose from, all that can fit and compliment your guests' personalities. There are christian comedians that are available that tell funny, family friendly jokes. College comedians are available if your audience is filled with young adults or university students. A musical comedian is a fine choice for a mix between comedy and musical delight. Also, there are magicians, ventriloquists and mentalists that all bring their unique skill as well as comedic twists.
Keep these suggestions in mind when you go to hire a comedian. By no means cling to them as absolute truths or musts! They're simple guidelines and friendly suggestions for you to keep in mind to bring a great evening of entertainment to your guests.
For 25 year, Funny Business Agency has been a top resource for companies and event planners looking for expertise in the corporate entertainment market. With over 3,000 entertainers and events nationwide, Funny Business has provided entertainment for such companies as Legos, General Foods, Kelloggs, Pfizer, Honda Transmissions, Frito Lay, Iams, Proctor & Gamble, Perrigo and more.
The day, time, venue and a general overview of the itinerary for the event need to be determined well is advance. Work out a rough budgetary estimate and settle on a price that you are prepared to offer the comedian.
Be clear about what type of humour you want at your event. You may want the humour to match the theme of the event. Think about whether you want the comedian's act to be a spot of light-hearted humour or have a message embedded between the lines.
Don't Sacrifice Quality
The balance between what you pay and the quality you get can be tricky. Sometimes we opt for the cheaper set of pens that gives us more quantity at a much cheaper price, only to find that when we get home that none of them work -- they're dried out and the ink doesn't flow. That money you just spent has bought you a pack of plastic tubes, a bunch of pens that don't work. This can be eerily similar to choosing entertainment for your evening. As an event planner, don't choose the 'cheap' pens. You want entertainment that works, and jokes that flow like ink.
Choose Their Talent
Do you and your audience want strictly stand up comedy? There are many varieties of acts to choose from, all that can fit and compliment your guests' personalities. There are christian comedians that are available that tell funny, family friendly jokes. College comedians are available if your audience is filled with young adults or university students. A musical comedian is a fine choice for a mix between comedy and musical delight. Also, there are magicians, ventriloquists and mentalists that all bring their unique skill as well as comedic twists.
Keep these suggestions in mind when you go to hire a comedian. By no means cling to them as absolute truths or musts! They're simple guidelines and friendly suggestions for you to keep in mind to bring a great evening of entertainment to your guests.
For 25 year, Funny Business Agency has been a top resource for companies and event planners looking for expertise in the corporate entertainment market. With over 3,000 entertainers and events nationwide, Funny Business has provided entertainment for such companies as Legos, General Foods, Kelloggs, Pfizer, Honda Transmissions, Frito Lay, Iams, Proctor & Gamble, Perrigo and more.
The day, time, venue and a general overview of the itinerary for the event need to be determined well is advance. Work out a rough budgetary estimate and settle on a price that you are prepared to offer the comedian.
Be clear about what type of humour you want at your event. You may want the humour to match the theme of the event. Think about whether you want the comedian's act to be a spot of light-hearted humour or have a message embedded between the lines.