2 Minute Tips with Scott Humston-Episode 26-Nomenclature of the Stage

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the devising or choosing of names for things, especially in a science or other discipline.





One of the best ways to build a good reputation in life is to keep your word. Fulfill your promises. This same timeless ideal also holds truthful in your on-stage career. In this week’s tip, we’ll look at respecting the client that hired you, and the audience that is watching/listening to you. It’s vital insight in building…
In this episode we’ll approach the sticky topic of getting paid. There are a few things you can do, prior to your event, to help make sure that you aren’t chasing down your check after the event is over. This IS an important topic, and knowing how to handle it efficiently and professionally. Let’s look…
Here’s a tip to keep you sounding professional in every venue you do. Bring your own mic. A wireless microphone is three parts—a base receiver (that plugs into the sound board), the belt pack, and the mic itself. You’ll want a professional mic, and one that you change the frequency on, to eliminate interference….
Discover highlights from the first Mount Dora Magic Bash—world-class magicians, kids’ shows, and community wonder in a weekend of illusion.
Have you ever seen a photo of a speaker in a conference booklet or program, then observed the same speaker at the conference in person…and the resemblance is, well, not even close? And you realize that this person hasn’t updated their promotional photos since 2012? Or worse, since 1912! Well, professional speakers/performers are sometimes the…
Once you’ve begun your talk, speech, or performance, be sure you intentionally make eye to eye contact with some folks. Acknowledging them. Then, be sure to look throughout the audience, even to the back of the room. If you are in a room with proper lighting, you won’t be able to “see” people beyond…