Tag Archives: variety arts

7 Ways To Get More Gigs

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Brad Weston

7 Ways To Get More Gigs by Brad Weston We are now in February (it’s the 6th) and the year is almost ten percent over. So where are the gigs? This tends to be a slow season in many of … Continue reading →

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Evaluating Performance Ideas

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Brad Weston

…you might be surprised to learn the number if times entertainers select routines simply because they think an audience will like it. Continue reading →

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Don’t Screw Up

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Brad Weston

If you have not mastered something, then it has no place on stage. Continue reading →

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Take It Seriously

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Brad Weston

A truly great performer is always looking to learn new things and to improve what they do. Continue reading →

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How to Join a Conversation

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Brad Weston

The way to appear full of energy is to have good posture, breathe deeply, and keep your eyes wide open. Continue reading →

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Contrast Your Energy

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Brad Weston

If they are lively, be very very slow. Continue reading →

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Don’t Be a Spaz

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Brad Weston

If you spill a glass of red wine on some one’s mink coat and you may as well plan on handing over all of your checks for the next five years. Continue reading →

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Don’t Be an Audience

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Brad Weston

Just like any ‘normal’ job, it is important to “Look busy!” Continue reading →

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Be an Audience

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Brad Weston

It can be quite a gift to someone to become the center of attention and be enjoyed by the group. Continue reading →

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Be Self-Sufficient

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Brad Weston

You can’t juggle scarves because the fan is blowing? Be prepared to juggle something else. Continue reading →

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