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Showmanship and Performing
Expressions, Attitudes, and Actions - Use this reference book to learn how to manipulate your puppet or vent figure in the most life like manner. Simply look up the desired attitude (Anger, Ashamed, Fear, Tease, Sleep, Courage,etc.) and follow the directions! The first and only major work designed to help ventriloquists enhance the ventriloquial illusion, manipulate the figure (even the most basic figure) so as to portray every facial expression with correct body language to express any and all feelings and attitude! Both vocal speech and body movements are described in detail. Topics, attitudes, and mannerisms are listed alphabetically and cross-referenced. Written by Cliff Taylor, professional ventriloquist and instructor. Price $7.00 Creating a Character by Ken Groves - A unique workbook designed to help you develop a strong character personality for your vent partner. Plus proven tips for getting the most from your audience through the vent figure's words and actions. The only book of its kind! Price $7.00 Know Your Character - Written to help you develop strong character traits and personality for your puppets; then use that personality to improve your routine. Lots of ideas and examples with actual dialogue. A very useful character-building checklist is included. By William Andersen. This is an excellent resource and a best seller. Audience Participation - by Dale BrownDale Brown, with the help of a number of professional performers, has compiled a wonderful selection of ideas that are tested and proven. The audience loves to be a part of the show, and nothing wins them over more quickly. Actual comedy ideas are included. Ventriloquist entertainment at its best! Price $6.00 Making It Up As You Go - by Dale BrownNo performer should be without this manual discussing the art of AD-LIBBING! Why it is so important for the ventriloquist. How to find ad-libs (with many samples). How to get the timing perfect. Ad-libbing with children. How to avoid problems. There’s a funny section of remarks for unexpected interruptions. Price $6.00 If the String Breaks - and even if it doesn’t! Yes, some of the ideas in this creative book are just TOO GOOD to be saved for an unlikely emergency! Use them anytime to add novelty and comedy to the act. Some great comic closings. By Dave Castle. Price $5.00 Conquering Stage Fright - So, we went to several professional ventriloquists and asked their advice. In this book you'll find their comments. The cause and cure for stage fright; how to chase away the "butterflies" and calm the jitters! Time tested remedies that work! Price $4.00 On Stage - Chapter titles include: Showmanship, Audience Participation, How to Hold Your Audience’s Attention, The Psychology of Being Remembered, Professional Etiquette, Memorizing Your Act, Sound Systems, etc. Polish your act into a professional presentation. Price $5.00 |
