HAVE A GREAT SHOW!

In order to prepare for your upcoming event … please take a few minutes to review the following questions. Feel free to make notes and reply, or print a copy of this sheet, so we can discuss it during our next conversation. Please think about these answers, and any other information you feel would be funny and/or relevant. Thanks for your help!

ABOUT THE PEOPLE
1.) Makeup of your group? Number of attendees? Spouses?
2.) Types of jobs? Day-to-day headaches and/or challenges?
3.) Names of company leaders? Descriptions? Characteristics? Habits?
4.) Any other commonly known stuff about the people/group? Anything odd?
5.) Are there any “inside” jokes or stories that might be appropriate to refer to?
6.) Are there any minor, irritating office issues or rules that are widely-known?

ABOUT THE EVENT
1.) What is the purpose of this meeting? How often is it held?
2.) Is there a theme or slogan? Why is it called that?
3.) Are you giving out awards? If so, please name some.
4.) Is there anything of interest or curious, regarding the location?

ABOUT THE INDUSTRY
1.) The top 3 industry challenges faced by your group? Any recent significant events?
2.) Who is your biggest competitor? Anything I should know about them?
3.) Any websites (company, industry, organization) I could view?

STUFF TO MAKE THE SHOW A SUCCESS!
*Please tell the wait staff not to serve food or clear dishes during the show. It’s hard to compete with people walking around!

*For an evening show, it’s best to start the comedy by 8:30 pm at the latest, and BEFORE any awards or other long presentations. The later we push the show back, the more chance of people getting tired and cranky, and some may tend to leave after they get their award.

*I will need a corded, hand-held microphone (as opposed to a lapel or podium mic). Extra cord length should allow for plenty of movement.

*A microphone stand, if possible.

*Stage and spotlight would be great (if appropriate), especially for crowds over 100 and dark rooms.

*If there is a podium, please move it slightly to one side before the comedy show.

(I may have notes and/or water. A stool is an appropriate alternative.)

*Try to keep the stage near the first row. If there is a huge gap between the stage and the audience, the show loses intimacy.

*Please no audio or video taping, unless agreed to prior. Still pictures are always ok!

I look forward to having fun with your group … Thanks!

Todd Justice

HAVE A GREAT SHOW!