Lobby Entertainment

[Jolly Well]

I'm negotiating with the Theatre chain I performed at previously. They've underwent some management changes so I'm back to step one; but some progress is being made.

Below is a list of cities that also have theaters, and I'm wondering if anyone here that lives in, or close to them would be interested in clowning/ballooning/strolling/etc as lobby entertainment?

Most likely it will initially be for tips and perks that could lead to a wage. The tips aren't that bad really - my theater is in a small community ( < 12k population ) and I still made between $25-50/hr.

The perks can lead to income as well. I request (x) amount of movie passes. (In addition to free drinks and food). I then use the passes in party packages: I offer an hour of balloon twisting, plus a movie ticket for (x) amount of children which is a pretty popular party.

During times when the party doesn't sell, I either stock up on the tickets for a huge party, watch the movies myself, give them as gifts, or use them as marketing devices to get people to come to the movies and give me tips. I'm sure you can think of other ways to use them...

So... If anyone is interested - please let me know a.s.a.p.

Feel free to ask questions if you have them.

Westbrook, CT
Cape Coral, FL
Glasgow, KY
Morganton, NC
Statesville, NC
Raleigh, NC
Toms River, NJ
New Hartford, NY
Scranton, PA
Kingsport, TN
Fredericksburg, VA
Beckley, WV
Charleston, WV
Huntington, WV
Lewisburg, WV
Summersville, WV
Welch, WV
Wheeling, WV


Please note that these positions are not guaranteed. I can probably get you in the lobby, but some theaters may prefer not to have it, or already have an entertainer. It will be case by case, but I'd say the odds are fairly good for getting you in the door.

[pixcoco]

oh, I'm in new hartford ny. I would love to set up something like that. I did that sort of work in Houston Tx a few (well 10) years ago. no down side. So will you contact them or are you saying I should? Let me know.

[saphireSue]

what a great idea, no sc theaters listed

[Happy Chappy & Daisy]

Cape Coral is right over the river from Willace - he'd probably love a gig like that!

[Jolly Well]

I'll contact them initially if you'd like as Im in talks with them regularly. It will just be to check interest, and if they are receptive I can forward the information to you to work out your own deal.

If, on the other hand you'd rather go through all the steps yourself I can send you the information first.

Just let me know which you'd prefer. I'll talk to my local manager today or tomorrow, and someone in their corporate office within the next week or two.

[pixcoco]

By all means, give it a shot. Let me know what they think. You can refer them to my web site if they want t look at me.

[gabgayle]

jolly well,
good news! im in wv, and close enough to most of those theaters. im in branson mo right now for clown jam. in our areas, tips wont help though, and the electric company doesnt take popcorn for payment LOL. but see what can be worked out. i have a whole network of people for all of those theaters. we can do something huge.
thanks
jessica

[Jolly Well]

Will do. I had no idea you were in WV. Chas and Ishmael are moving there next month so she can finish school so I'll be that way pretty often.

I use to live in WV - several parts of it actually - Jackson, Fayette, Raleight, Summers, and Kanawah counties at one point of another in my past. Most of them very briefly - months instead of years.

[Jolly Well]

Dale,

Sorry I missed the call - I'll give you a ring back as soon as I get to set down with their corporate office for an initial meeting.

I'm getting ready for a festival so will be out the better part of next week, but hope to have some updates before I go.