Over the past days I’ve showed you ways I’ve gotten the word out about my act. I hope the concepts I shared helped you to come up with some ideas.
In the Learn-Ventriloquism course and the Maher Interactive Course, I discuss approaching groups in which you are a member. A church group, a school group, a social group, a work group, it doesn’t matter. When people gather, sometimes entertainment is a welcome addition. Let them know you are available to help if needed. You may not get paid for these, but you have to start somewhere. Free shows will quickly teach you what is good and bad about a situation. You will learn how to avoid problems and develop confidence as you improve.
Again, I encourage you to send me your tales of success and/or failure. I am here to help and would love to feature you on the Learn-Ventriloquism blog! Thanks for reading!
Tom,
When I mentioned in the forum I’d performed my first-ever show at a nursing home, and had asked the person in charge of the activities if she’d write a testimonial-type letter for me (which she said she’d be glad to do, by the way), you suggested I should talk to her about other nursing homes in the area and other folks I could contact at those places.
I had had something of an idea in the back of my mind, but when you mentioned it in your post, it was like — dohh! — well, of course, that would be an obvious next step! So that is what I’m going to do.
Johnny