{"id":4260,"date":"2021-02-19T04:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-19T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thedummyshoppe.com\/?p=4260"},"modified":"2021-02-18T15:49:28","modified_gmt":"2021-02-18T21:49:28","slug":"how-each-of-us-impacts-the-art-of-ventriloquism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/thedummyshoppe.com\/?p=4260","title":{"rendered":"How each of us impacts the Art of Ventriloquism"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Something that makes Ventriloquism unique over other forms of entertainment is this: If you see a singer do something that demeans music, people don\u2019t come away saying that music is a dying art form. They say, \u201cThat was an awful singer\u201d, or \u201cThat guy can\u2019t act his way out of a bag\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For reasons I can\u2019t explain there is an unspoken brotherhood (with an inclusion for sisters) about Ventriloquists. Someone says, \u201cWhat do you do?\u201d When you respond that you are a Ventriloquist, some will say \u201cIsn\u2019t that a dying art?\u201d Or at least they used to say that until there was Jeff Dunham, Terry Fator, Darci Lynn and a few others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are all linked together with the art form and that is why I believe that this admonition is important. Since Ventriloquism is jointly held in the public eye be what a person sees in each of us, it is very important that we all conduct ourselves in such a way that we only cast a positive shadow on the art form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you show up at a performance location, make sure that you are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a.) Early<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b.) Top form on your hygiene<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c.) Courteous and polite<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d.) Well groomed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You and Ventriloquism will be judged in a negative light if you walk in with bad breath. (Always carry a toothbrush with you when you go to perform.)  You and Ventriloquism will be looked down on if you are late. Don\u2019t show up (guys) two weeks past your normal time to go the barbershop. Dress like you just got a date with that person you have been dying to go out with. Let your skill make the audience laugh. Don\u2019t have them laughing because they think you are a joke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Behave like you are applying for the job of a lifetime, because both you and the rest of the vent world depend on each of us putting forth our best foot at every possible opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is just a reminder. The vast majority of us never need to be reminded, but just keep it in mind because it is one of many important things we must all keep up with. Don\u2019t allow yourself to be lulled into thinking \u201cit\u2019s just a kids birthday party\u201d. That \u201ckid\u201d may be the child or relative of an adult guest who might just consider hiring you for a large corporate event if he\/she is impressed with your act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You must perform well. We all know that. But your step upwards into the world of \u201cbigger and better\u201d could well depend on how you present yourself from the second you walk in the door. If you want to become a professional . . .act like one. That even includes washing your car before you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s all for now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until next time,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steve and JET<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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