Warm Ups for the Big Boss
While you’re scheduling an evening dinner that has a speech from a top manager or CEO, you need to explain to your client that a warm-up for this speech is necessary. Whether it be a show, one-act play, or even a clown, every big event needs a pre-event kickoff. Make sure you provide the appropriate kind.
Comedians
These are good choices for almost every situation. Whether the company has had a good year or downsized almost to nothing, everyone can use a good laugh. Make sure you choose someone who can be funny without being insulting. That is possible even though the current fad is for comedians to be as cruel as possible. You don’t need to give in to the fads.
Cirque Acts
Cirque du Soleil knockoffs have provided the meeting industry with a while new level of entertainment. They often require little in the way of set-up and staging, and they hold audiences rapt with their contortions and beauty of movement. Whoever said bending over backwards was a bad thing never saw the gymnasts in a cirque.
Magic Acts
Although many acts are just run-of-the mill stuff, every city has one magician who really stands out. Chances are he is represented by an entertainment agent, so check there for the best. Keep in mind that the best acts often require some equipment and set-up, so allow enough time.
There are many other ideas you could present, but the key is to provide a simple warm-up, not the center stage act. Keep that in mind and it will make the choice much simpler.
