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A humorous way to look at some of the craziest ways to die.
REAL LIFE: Ellen Pasqua
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And So it goes...
I am personally, so lucky to have great columnists to contribute to this magazine. Elaine Pasqua consults with me every couple of weeks on possible topics for the Column “Real Life” and not only are her choices relevant and timely but she is very thorough.
Elaine agreed to follow in the footsteps of Ellen Rosenberg who initially developed the column for us and wrote for years based on her campus show “Life 101”. Ellen was tragically struck down by brain cancer some years back and the column ended with her death. Years later when Elaine came to me with column ideas, I thought it was the perfect time for her to take up where Ellen left off and she has done an absolutely amazing job. Spanky....what can I say about Spanky other than the fact that he is incredible. He is outrageously funny and each time I get a column in from him, I am amazed by the research he puts into it and I laugh to myself as I read the fruits of his labor. His column is not an easy column to write and not
only is it filled with extraordinary humor, but even little known facts that he has had to research in depth. I already have the column for August and I have to say it is one of my favorites...make sure you don’t miss that one. Now for some sad news. My old boss and buddy from NACA informed me early this summer tha Paul Bartz had passed way quietly. Lou and Kathy Kearn Ross are connected to the performing arts scene but even though I had been a supplier and friend of Paul for some thirty years, his death was low key and totally unexpected. I first met Paul during my 11 year stint with NACA. I had been able to talk the association into developing a print and graphic design division and had been given the authority to set one up. I think Paul had just gone out on his own, leaving Bill Fegan Attraction,s to open his own company. Back then there were two partners with Paul, Ingrid Kidd who was in California and Terry Kippenberger who was in St Louis. Mainstage Management soon became a force in not only the performing arts market but touring Broadway shows. Through my relationship with Paul and Terry, I handled not only much of the printing but the creative design ( you have to remember that back in the late 80’s, computers were relatively new and most of these designs were done on boards by hand). Once Apple became the prime platform for graphic design, costs went down and productivity went up. When every printer went on board, Apple lowered the over-all production cost by 50%.
As we got into the digital age, Ingrid Kidd dropped out of the picture and I dealt specifically with Paul and Terry. These guys handled the shows of some amazing producers, like Circa 21, Troupe America, Signstage Theater, Nunsense and others along with some well-known stage and television personalities.
When I left NACA in 1991, their business followed me and flourished. I designed some of the work, printed almost all their work, warehoused it and shipped it to venues as the shows toured. A few years ago, Terry decided to retire and Paul moved the business to Paris VA, where he opened up under a different name, Windwood Theatricals. He opened a Broadway office in New York soon after at the Forbidden Broadway offices of John Friedson and later moved that office to the Helen Hayes Theater. Paul was a strong provider of touring Broadway shows, especially in the non-equity category and was involved in casting the parts. Shows like Big River, Copacabana, Hello Dolly, Forbidden Broadway and Forbidden Hollywood, Cool Hand Luke, The Jungle Book, The Music Man, The Three Irish Tenors, John Amos’ Halley’s Comet, Ed Asner as FDR and the list goes on and on. Paul’s journey was a labor of love. He was a respected innovator and accomplished business man. He will be sorely missed.
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Dead Wrong! reer as a stand-up comic has taken me to war zones, prisons, biker bars, and mafia clubs, places where the likelihood of being caught dead increase. But history indicates a comedian is more likely to be caught dead overdosed in a hotel room, like Lenny Bruce, John Belushi, Mitch Hedberg and Greg Giraldo. Given how much time comics spend in hotel rooms it is no surprise this has become such a common demise. Although it is a dreadful way to go, I would prefer it to that of rock stars, Jimi Hendrix, John Bonham, and Bon Scott, who choked to death on their own vomit (at least it is assumed it was their own vomit, as Nigel Tufnel pointed out in This Is Spinal Tap, “You can’t really dust for vomit.”) But, I’ve discovered there are worse ways to go.
By Steven Kent McFarlin (AKA Spanky)
"Life does not cease to be funny when people die any more than it ceases to be serious when people laugh." George Bernard Shaw
About 40 years ago, the improvisational troupe, The Second City, first created their “Funeral” sketch that has now become a comedy classic. In it, a man who tried to get the last baked bean out of a one-gallon can dies by getting his head lodged in the can. At his funeral, mourners struggle to restrain their laughter when being told how he died. It is one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen. (Google the video “Funeral – From The Second City’s 25th Anniversary.” Thank me later.)
My mother used to warn me to always wear clean underwear in case I was in an accident. The logic being I could avoid the shame of medical personnel, and/or the coroner, discovering I was the type of person who did not wear clean underwear. (Of course, this logic only applies to people who are fortunate enough to not see the accident coming, which might have an adverse effect on underwear.) I faithfully heeded my mother’s advice, because I feared my last thought would be “Well, this is going to be embarrassing!”
Another one of my mother’s favorite phrases was “I wouldn’t be caught dead there.” My ca-
A friend told me that during a defensive driving class, a fireman informed her that dozens of people have died from picking their nose when their airbag deployed, propelling their finger into their head. (He supported this information with the results of a poll that found that the car is the second favorite location for people to pick their nose, right behind the toilet.) I’m sure I am not alone when I say that when I die and people ask how I went, nose-picking will not be very high on my list of desired answers. Which brings me to my point: Life can be humiliating. So can death.
The demise of both actor David Carradine and INXS frontman Michael Hutchence was suspected to be from autoerotic asphyxiation, and death by masturbation ranks even lower than nose-picking. A 32-year old Floridian, Edward Archbald, recently died from the effects of winning a contest to see who could eat the most cockroaches and that makes for a fairly humiliating obituary.
Hollywood movie star, Lupe Velez, hoped to make a beautiful exit by suicide, planning for her body to be found in her bed surrounded by flowers, in her nicest dress, with her hair and makeup perfect. After swallowing 580 barbiturate pills her plans when awry; the pills not only made her sleepy, they also made her vomit. The next day her maid found poor Lupe with her head in the toilet. She had drowned.
I read of a (unnamed) man that attempted suicide by jumping into an outhouse, only to spend three days up to his waist in raw sewage before being rescued. The police report, in a rare case
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of law enforcement humor, claimed his attempt might have been successful if he had only jumped headfirst. Thus, the man suffered a humiliating failure at his attempt at a humiliating death.
Which brings me to my next point: Life is ironic. So is death. The irony that Paul Walker, the star of the Fast and Furious movies, died in a car crash is hard to deny. But he is one of many to have an ironic death. The most feared warrior of his time, Attila the Hun, died from a nosebleed. The Marlboro Man died from smoking cigarettes.
The owner of Segway, Jimi Heselden, died when he drove his Segway off a cliff. Health food advocate, Basil Brown, overdosed on Vitamin A after drinking ten gallons of carrot juice in ten days.
The man credited with starting America’s fitness revolution by promoting the health benefits of regular jogging, Jim Fixx, died at the early age of 52 from a heart attack during his daily run.
Ohio lawyer, Clement Vallandisham, was defending a man charged with murder and accidentally shot himself while demonstrating how the victim might have accidentally shot himself. The defendant was cleared. The lawyer died. When I really give it some thought, it is debatable if a deceased person is capable of feeling shame, humiliation, or irony. So, I suppose it does not matter where I am caught dead. However I still hope I am wearing clean underwear. Saxon King, Edmund Ironside, was killed by an assassin that hid in the cesspool below and thrust his sword upward into the King's fundament. Ouch! Steven Kent McFarlin (AKA “Spanky”) has been described by the press as a “campus entertainment icon.” He offers two great events at one great low price, and has been voted “Campus Comic of the Year” (LaffGuru.com) and the “Campus Performer of the Year” (TalkingAboutMyGeneration.com). His credits include over fifty TV appearances, including: Showtime, Good Morning America, and The Late Show. He is represented by GP Entertainment.
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BY ELAinE PASQuA
Welcome Back To School !
Welcome to college! This exciting transition arrives faster than you think! Are you ready for the challenges that lie ahead?
food service. Watch your portions and don’t eat until you feel full so you can avoid putting on those extra pounds.
Exercise for your physical and mental wellbeing. You'll feel better and have more energy. When you exercise, the brain secretes more endorphins which elevate your mood, creating a more positive outlook on life. Take advantage of
Find a quiet place that is conducive to studying. It may not always be your dorm room. Organization is the key. Utilize a calendar to keep yourself on track for your deadlines and refer to your syllabus. Don’t leave papers and other long-term projects for the last minute. It adds stress and you will not perform as well.
Nurture yourself! Many freshmen go crazy with their new-found freedom, turning the first semester into a free-for-all. Get plenty of sleep so you can recharge mentally and physically. Sleep deprivation decreases memory retention, leading to lower grades. Eat a well-balanced diet and watch out for that freshman 15! Most college dining halls have all-you-can-eat style
Alcohol abuse is the high-risk behavior that interferes most with a successful college education today. Learn to have a good time without that social lubricant. We see many negative outcomes from lower GPA’s, increased drop outs, unprotected sex, sexual assaults, accidental injuries and deaths, aggressive behavior, and property damage. It is natural to feel homesick. For some it does not occur until several weeks into the semester. Remember, many students are in the same situation, away for the first time from family and friends. This is your chance to create a new family and long-lasting relationships. Join clubs and organizations that interest you. You will find like-minded people and develop a sense of connection with the campus community.
Twenty five percent of students entering college will either drop out or do not return to the same institution their second year. Often referred to as “The Red Zone,” the first six weeks of freshman year are most crucial to determining the overall success of a college student. College is a stepping stone for your future success and you want to maximize this opportunity. Prioritize your academics as first and foremost!
The freshman’s greatest challenge is time management. You will find that you will not have the same structure as you did in high school. It is easy to become distracted with socializing, the internet, video games, or social networking. Structure your day so you accomplish your academic work first and play later. Balance is important!
“Remember why you are here.”
the exercise equipment that's available to you in the recreation center or walk on a regular basis. Party in moderation! I have met students who are now on the 5 or 6 year plan because they flunked classes in their freshman year. Partying was their priority. A college education is expensive today; you don't want to add thousands of dollars to your bill.
I met a girl who was working at an auto rental counter. She shared that she had a full scholarship to a prestigious state university and partied hard her first semester. By the end of that semester her GPA was a whopping .8! She lost her scholarship. Her parents were so angry they made her move home, pay for her own education, and attend the local campus, which she hates. At that point in time she should have been a junior. She was still a freshman because she was working full time to pay for her education. I asked her what she would say if she were to give advice to incoming freshmen, she replied,
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You may have challenges with your roommate. Be considerate of each other’s needs and learn to openly communicate your feelings to keep the relationship healthy.
People employed on campus are there to help you, take advantage of their resources. I have found that those who work in higher ed are most caring and dedicated - from professors, to Deans, counselors, staff in student life, athletics, wellness, etc. They truly have your wellbeing at heart. Don’t be afraid to develop a mentoring relationship.
This is an exciting time of your life. You will have positive experiences, and some challenges along the way. Don’t let them get the best of you. Some of our greatest life-lessons and strengths come from adversity - it builds character. College is a privilege, not a right, so don’t take this incredible opportunity for granted, and have fun!
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Will Champlin Brazilian 2wins Mitch Clark Eh 440 Celeste Buckingham _________________________________
H.O.S.S. Entertainment Matt Schrimsher PO Box 31688 Knoxville TN 37930-1688
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JOEY EDMONDS Presents Kate Edmonds 730 N Whitnall Highway #114 Burbank, CA 91505 .joeyedmonds.com info@joeyedmonds.com
"RETTA from “Parks & Recreation" Tig Notaro Paul Varghese Seaton Smith Jenny Zigrino _______________________________ Jus’ Wiggin Entertainment Tracy Wiggs 7862 Oxon Court White Plains, MD 20695 1(301)870-7511 juswiggin.com juswiggin@yahoo.com
The One Stop Shop For Your Multicultural Needs
The Asia Project Caroline Rothstein I.N.K. Brian Heat Rip Michaels _______________________________
ICM Partners;
LOS ANGELES 10250 Constellation Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90067 310.550.4000 NEW YORK 730 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10019 212.556.5600
Please visit our website for a complete listing of all artists represented. icmtalent.com _______________________________
A National Agency Working with Colleges, Arts venues and Concert Halls
Gimme Abbey The Return 1964 The Tribute Satisfaction Simply Diamond _______________________________
Bruce Campbell Wade Davis Emily Hunter Kyle Thiermann Jessica Valenti _______________________________
Over 40 years booking College Comedians!!
1(212) 645-4200 greatertalentnetwork davidb@greatertalentnetwork
The Leading Celebrity Speaker’s Bureau For Over 30 Years
Leading Lecture/Performing Arts Agency, in our 25th year
Jodi Solomon Speakers Bureau Jodi Solomon 295 Huntington Avenue #211, Boston MA 1 (617) 266-3450 jodisolomonspeakers.com inquiries@ jodisolomonspeakers.com
KP Comedy Gina Kirkland 8807 Lavalle Lane Dallas TX 75243 1 (866) 769-9037 kpcomedy.com booking@kpcomedy.com
The Best College Comedians
Matthew Broussard Sammy Obeid Nick Guerra Mike E. Winfield Jesus Trejo Kabir Singh Reyna Amaya Michael Yo Mark Normand Ben Kronberg Guy Branum Ryan Hamilton Carmen Lynch Frank Liotti Gina Yashere
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Maggie Maye Julian McCullough Stroy Moyd Barry Rothbart Jason Weems _______________________________
Karges Productions Charlotte Karges PO Box 2006 Wheeling WV 26003
1 (304) 233-4366 craigkarges.com ckarges@craigkarges.com
Representing Craig Karges, 4-time Campus Activities Magazine’s® Entertainer of the Year
Craig Karges, mentalist 6-time NACA Canpus Entertainer of the year. ______________________________ Keppler Speakers Theo Moll, Vice President, College and University Division 3030 Clarendon Boulevard, 7th Floor, Arlington, VA 22201
1 (703) 516-4000 kepplerspeakers.com/on-campus/ info@kepplerspeakers.com
Diversity, Media Community Stacey Lannert Sexual Assault Awareness Barry Smith - Every Job I Ever Had Kimberly Dark Women's Issues, Empowerment Matt Tenney - Service Leadership Anna David Alcohol & Substance Abuse Anthony Trucks - Trust Your Hustle Barry Scott - Tribute to MLK Cindy Pierce Relationships & Sexual Health Daniel Hernandez Gun Violence, 1st Gen College Deanna Latson - Nutrition, Wellness Carl Christman – Mentalist Frank DeVille – Comedy Magic High Flying Adventures – Hot Air Balloons _______________________________ LinZ Entertainment Lindsay Hawes 4129 Wolcott Ave Indiana
812-319-6161 LinZEntertainment.com linzentertainment@yahoo.com
Specializing in Variety Performers, Speakers, Comedians, Bands and Novelty Entertainment
Hypnotist-Magician Matt Grisham Comedian Robby Wagner Speaker Steve Hickner Brent & Co. Juggler David Ferman _______________________________
Kirkland Productions 8807 Lavalle Lane Dallas, TX 75243
1(866) 769-9037 kirklandproductions.com booking@kirklandproductions.com Speakers, Training, Variety, Special Events and Novelties
Ash Beckham - Authenticity, LGBTQ Troy Stende - Leadership & Orientation Girls Fight Back! Sexual Assault Awareness, Self-Defense Jessica Pettitt - Social Justice The Muslims Are Coming! John Corvino The Gay Moralist, Debating Same-Sex Marriage (with Maggie Gallagher) Brian C. Johnson -
Misson IMPROVable A Shot of Realty
For Booking Contact: Bass/Schuler Entertainment 4001 W Devon Ave Suite 510 Chicago, IL 60646 (773) 481-2600 info@bass-schuler.com
Our websites: • missionimprovable.com (2013 CAM Entertainers Of The Year) • shotofrealityshow.com Current Dates (Subject To Change): SOR MI MI2 CMM
Premier lecture agency for celebrity speakers at colleges and univeristies
Laverne Cox Frank Warren Soledad O'Brien Common The Buried Life _______________________________
Melissa Shoshahi - Comedienne GIs of Comedy - Comedy Trio Prashanth Venkataramanujam - Comedian Jamarr John Johnson - Comedian Sam Lee - Singer / Song Writer Bobby Jo Valentine - Singer / Song Writer Brent Buffan - Singer / Song Writer __________________________________
Metropolis Management & Entertainment Group PO Box 1784 Newark CA 94560
Joyce Jiawan (877) 536-5374 x 101 metropolismanagement.com Joyce@metropolismanagement.com A Full Service Music & Talent Company Developing & Representing Entertainers Globally
Sailesh, The Hypnotist Nash Fung - Premier Magician Dynamic Duo - Spoken Word Kazual - Acapella Sarah and the Meanies - Band Lions Ambition - Band Josiah Hawley - Singer / Song Writer Brett Wilson - Singer / Song Writer Kaycie Gunn - Singer /Song Writer Chantal Chamberland - Singer / Song Writer / LGBT Artist Katie Lee - Singer Song Writer Kenneth "Xclusive" Paryo - Pop Dancer / Comedian Dan Henig - Solo Singer / Song Writer Gary Johnson - Solo Singer / Song Writer
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August 8/1-4 Available 8/5 SOR Navy Meridian Meridian,MS 8/6-11 Available 8/12 SOR Crowley County Community College Arkansas City, KS 8/13 SOR Navy Everett Everett, WA 8/14 SOR Navy Kitsap Base Bangor,WA 8/15 SOR Navy Whidbey Island Whidbey Island, WA SOR Wayne State College Wayne, NE MI Fort Hays State University Hays, KS MI2 Transylvania University Lexington,KY 8/16 MI Garden City Community College Garden City, KS MI Ashford University Clinton, IA 8/17 SOR Wayne State College Wayne, NE SOR Concord University Athens,WV 8/18 Available 8/19 SOR Union College Barbourville,KY MI Cameron University Lawton, OK 8/20 SOR Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington,IL SOR Iowa Western Community College Council Bluffs, IA SOR Menlo College Atherton,CA MI North Iowa Area Community College Mason City, IA MI2 Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington,IL 8/21 SOR EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, FL SOR Manhattanville College Purchase,NY
SOR MontanaTech Butte, MT SOR SUNY ESF Syracuse,NY MI North Iowa Area Community College Mason City, IA MI Bloomsburg University Bloomsburg, PA MI Iowa Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant, IA 8/22 SOR Dominican College Orangeburg, NY SOR Loyola University New Orleans, LA SOR McKendree University Lebanon, IL SOR SUNY Cobleskill Cobleskill, NY MI North Iowa Area Community College Mason City, IA MI Hope College Holland,MI MI University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Urbana,IL 8/23 SOR Blair Cliff College Sioux City, IA SOR Ottawa University Ottawa,KS SOR Trine University Angola, IN MI Baker University Baldwin City, KS MI Ohio Northern University Ada, OH 8/24 SOR Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL MI University of Illinois Ubana Champaign Urbana, IL MI MacMurray College Jacksonville,IL 8/25 SOR Tomkins Cortland Community College Dryden,NY MI Concordia University Mequon,WI 8/26 SOR Henderson State University Arkadelphia,AK SOR Navy Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX SOR Williston State College Williston, ND MI Indiana University South Bend South Bend, IN 8/27 SOR Lincoln College Lincoln,IL SOR Salisbury University Salisbury, MD 8/28 SOR North Park University Chicago,IL SOR Stevenson University Owings Mills, MD SOR University of St. Mary’s St. Mary’s, MN 8/29 SOR SUNY Potsdam Potsdam, NY SOR Saint Martin’s University Lacey, WA MI Truman State Kirksville,MO MI University of Wisconsin Madison Madison,WI 8/30 MI Cornell College Mt.Vernon, IA MI Saint Martin’s University Lacey,WA 8/31 SOR New England College Henniker, NH
September 9/1 SOR University of the Redlands Redlands,CA SOR Wartburg College Waverly,IA MI St. Catherine University St. Paul, MN 9/2 SOR Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA SOR Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams, MA SOR Morningside College Sioux City, IA SOR RoseHulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN MI2 University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks,AK 9/3 Available 9/4 SOR Doane College Crete,NE SOR Husson University Bangor,ME SOR Whittier College Whittier, CA MI Franklin College of Indiana Franklin, IN 9/5 SOR Hastings College Hastings,NE
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MI Southwestern Michigan College Dowagniac, MI MI2 Clarion University Clarion, PA 9/6 MI University of Wisconsin Whitewater Whitewater, WI 9/7 Available 9/8 Available 9/9 MI Highland Community College Highland, KS 9/10 SOR North Platte Community College North Platte, NE MI Clarkson College Omaha,NE MI Michigan State East Lansing, MI 9/11 SOR Montclair State University Upper Montclair, NJ SOR Sauk Valley Community College Dixon, IL MI North Central Missouri College Trenton, MO 9/12 SOR Knox College Galesburg,IL 9/13 Available 9/14 SOR Savannah School of Art and Design Savannah,GA 9/15-19 Available 9/20 MI Blackburn College Carlinville,IL 9/21-22 Available 9/23 SOR Carthage College Kenosha, WI 9/24 Available 9/25 MI College of St. Scholastica Duluth,MN 9/26 MI Clark University Worcester, MA MI Concordia College Moorhead, MN 9/27 MI SUNY Cobleskill Cobleskill,NY 9/28 Available 9/29 SOR University of Charleston Charleston,WV 9/30 Available October 10/1 MI Tiffin University Tiffin, OH 10/2 MI Bluffton University Bluffton, OH 10/3 MI Trine University Angola,IN CMM Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA 10/4-7 Available 10/8 SOR BaldwinWallace University Berea, OH MI Marymount University Arlington,VA CMM Monmouth College Monmouth, IL 10/9 Available 10/10 MI Lebanon Valley College Annville,PA CMM Ivy Tech Community College Richmond, IN 10/11 MI Indiana Tech University Fort Wayne, IN 10/12 Available 10/13 SOR Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ 10/14 MI DePaul University Chicago, IL 10/15 SOR New Mexico Tech Socorro, NM MI Capital University Columbus,OH 10/16 MI2 New Mexico Tech Socorro,NM 10/17 Available 10/18 MI University of Mount Union Alliance,OH 10/19-20 Available 10/21 CMM Bay Path College Longmeadow, MA 10/22-23 Available 10/24 MI University of South Dakota Vermillion,SD MI2 Keuka College Keuka Park, NY 10/25 MI Iowa State University Ames, IA 10/26-29 Available 10/30 MI Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa, IA CMM Colorado State University Pueblo, CO 10/31 MI University of Iowa Iowa City, IA CMM University of Iowa Iowa City, IA November 11/1 MI Hamline University St. Paul, MN MI University of Iowa Iowa City, IA 11/2-13 Available
11/4 MI Lincoln College Lincoln, IL 11/5 MI College For Creative Studies Detroit, MI 11/6 Available 11/7 CMM Wright State University Dayton, OH 11/8 CMM Knox College Galesburg,IL 11/9-10 Available 11/11 MI Eastern New Mexico University Portales, NM 11/12 Available 11/13 MI Western Wyoming Community College, Rock Springs, WY 11/14 MI University of Wyoming Laramie, WY 11/15 MI Sheridan College Sheridan,WY 11/16-17 Available 11/18 MI2 King University Bristol,TN 11/19-30 Available December 12/1-31 Available
2015 Currently Booked Dates
January 1/19 MI Carroll University Waukesha,WI February 2/15 MI University of Nebraska Kearney Kearney, NE 2/19 MI Presentation College Aberdeen, SD 2/20 MI Morningside College Sioux City, IA 2/21 MI University of Nebraska Kearney Kearney,NE March 3/9 SOR North Platte Community College North Platte, NE 3/10 SOR North Platte Community College North Platte, NE April 4/22 MI Earlham College Richmond,IN 4/24 MI Trine University Angola, IN 4/25-4/26 MI GarnerHayfieldVentura High School Garner, IA (230AM Show) May 5/9
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Neon Entertainment 3577 Harlem Road Buffalo, NY 14225 (716) 836-6366 • (800) 993-NEON info@neon-entertainment.com Comedians Variety Acts Spoken Word Hynotists/ Magicians Novelties & Inflatables Game Shows Singer/ Songwriters Bands Acappella Speakers
Celebrating 20Years In Entertainment
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NY Party Works Theresa Rampanelli 45 Jefryn Blvd Deer Park NY 11729
1 (800) 469-3866 nypartyworks.com theresa@nypartyworks.com Novelty Entertainment Photo Systems Zip Line Rockwalls Inflatables Interactive Games Carnivals _______________________________
Paradigm Entertainment Agency
Bob Kinkead bkinkead@paradigmagency.com 615.251.4400 Kama Upton kupton@paradigmagency.com 615.251.4400
Alex Hall Asleep at the Wheel The Bacon Brothers The Band of Heathens Bart Crow Bill Engvall The Black Crowes Black Eyed Peas Bob Weir & RatDog Brenda Lee Carney Carter's Chord Charlie Peacock Charlie Robison Chelsea Williams The Chris Robinson Brotherhood COIN Con Bro Chill Curtis Grimes Dave Rawlings Machine The Dead Dee Snider Derik Hultquist The Devil Makes Three Diane Birch Don Felder The Doyle & Debbie Show Echosmith Ed Jurdi & Gordy Quist Elayne Boosler Eli Young Band Emerson Drive Erik Dylan Fergie Furthur
Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion Summer Love Tour Gary Brightwell Gillian Welch Grand Funk Railroad Greg Hanna Guy Gilchrist Here Come The Mummies Home Free Hot Action Cop Human Nature Humming House Jack Ingram Jackie Greene Jamie Wilson Jason Alexander Jill Andrews Joan Osborne Joe List Joe Matarese Joe Russo's Almost Dead John Fullbright JOHNNYSWIM Josh Grider JT Hodges Junior Brown Kasey Chambers Keith Alberstadt Kevin Fowler Kristin Diable Krystal Keith Labrinth Lauren Shera Live LoCash Cowboys The Lone Bellow Mac McAnally Macy Kate Matthew And The Atlas The Mavericks Mayra Veronica Micky & The Motorcars The Mighty Mighty Bosstones The Milk Carton Kids Mockingbird Sun Music City Hitmakers Nick Spitzer's American Routes The Oh Hellos Old Crow Medicine Show Pacific Air Paul McDonald and Nikki Reed The Pretty Reckless Quixotic Radney Foster The Railers Raul Malo RDGLDGRN Reckless Kelly Reno Collier Ricky Skaggs Ricky Skaggs & Bruce Hornsby Robert Earl Keen Roger Creager The Roosevelts Ruston Kelly The Saint Johns Sam Bush Sam Martin Sam Morril Sarah Jarosz Steve Trevino Sturgill Simpson Teen Hoot Tilian Toby Keith Tommy Emmanuel Trigger Hippy Truth & Salvage Co. Umphrey's McGee Vanaprasta Victoria Ghost Weir, Robinson, & Greene Western Underground Whitney Wolanin
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The Barry Agency Ken Barry PO Box 1414 Maple grove, MN 55311
William Clark Green The Wind and The Wave Young The Giant Zella Day
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Party People Inc. David Hume 46 Quirk Rd Milford CT 06460
1(800) 958-9915 partypeopleinc.com dehume@att.net
A Novelty Company Ranging From Inflatables To Casino Nights
Inflatables Drive-in Movies Casino Nights Photo Programs Stuff-A-Bear _______________________________ Pasqua Productions, Inc Elaine Pasqua 63 John Dyer Way Doylestown, PA 18902
1 (215) 348-5355 www.elainepasqua.com elaine@elainepasqua.com
Self-represented nationally recognized speaker on alcohol, sex & sexual assault
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Peter Boie, Magician for Non-Believers 33 Riverwynde Dr Arundel ME 04046 www.peterboie.com info@peterboie.com
Magician Magic show Comedy entertainment
Peter Boie: Magician for Non-Believers _______________________________
Record-A-Hit Entertainment Rob Broms 1495 Tonne Rd. Elk Grove Village IL 60007 1 (847) 690-1100 www.recordahit.com rbroms@recordahit.com
Entertainmen Rentals Photo Booths, Attractions Interactive-Fun _______________________________
Wolfman Productions, Inc Scott Wolfman One Reservoir Office Park Suite 205, Southbury, CT 06488
(763) 550-0513 thebarryagency.com info@thebarryagency.com Sophie K Entertainment Kate Magill, president 262 West 38th Street, Ste 1605, New York, NY 10018 1 (212) 268-9583 sophiek.com k.magill@att.net
Award-winning Talent:
Alexandra McHale Adam Mamawala Andrew Kennedy Baron Vaughn Brian Brushwood – Bizarre Magic Carlie & Doni Dan Ahdoot Dave and Ethan – College Dating Coaches DC Benny Dillon Garcia Dwayne Perkins Erin Jackson Frangela Gina Brillon Gloria Bigelow Hari Kondabolu Hasan Minhaj J. Chris Newburg Jordan Carlos John Cassidy – Comedy, Magic, Balloonologist Josh & Larkin - Coffeehouse Kayte Grace - Coffeehouse Kerri Louise Kevin McCaffrey Kevin Yee Kyle Grooms Leighann Lord Lynne Koplitz Mal Hall Marc LaMotte Marcus Matt Kirshen Michelle Buteau Mike Estime Nate Staniforth – Magician Nathan MacIntosh Nore Davis Omid Singh Owen Smith Pete Dominick Rob Haze Sabrina Jalees Sheng Wang Steve Hofstetter _______________________________ Summit Comedy Melissa Beer 5806 Highland Shoppes Rd Suite A2-201 Charloyye NC 28269 1 (800) 947-0651 summitcomedy.com info@summitcomedy.com
The Nation’s Largest Supplier of Campus Comedy Entertainment _______________________________
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Provider of Really, Really Good Entertainers, Musicians and Speakers REALLY!
Austin Renfroe Traces Kristin Errett Brooke Annibale Jeffrey James _________________________________ The Blind Cafe Brian Rosh Rocheleau 765 13th St Boulder CO 80302
1 (720) 495-7797 the blindcafe.com theblindcafe@gmail.com
The Blind Cafe Positive Social Change in Dark Programs _______________________________ The College Agency Sue Boxrud 7907 Stafford Trail Savage MN 55378
1 (651) 222-9669 thecollegeagency.com booking@thecollegeagency.com A Full Service Talent Agency
Pete Lee Derek Hughes Tracey Ashley Salsa magic Preston Pugmire _______________________________ The Grable Group Tim Grable PO Box 681842 Franklin TN 37068
1 (615) 283-0039 thegrablegroup.com tim@thegrablegroup.com
A Booking Agency & Speakers Bureau that provides Unique Live Entertainment And Comedians
Joe Castillo Taylor Mason Bob Stromberg The Bucket Boys Jeff Allen _______________________________ United Talent Agency Heidi Feigin 9336 Civic Center Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 1 (310) 246-6009
http://www.unitedtalent.com feiginh@unitedtalent.com
United Talent Agency is a premier global talent and literary agency _______________________________
1 (203) 262-8620 wolfmanproductions.com infor@wolfmanproductions.com
Speakers, Debates, Eclectic, Diverse, "Race Experience", Thought Provoking
Dr. Michael Shermer, Reed Timmer, Grant Imahara, Shane Bitney Crone, CSI _______________________________
William Morris Endeavor 150 El Camino Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90212 1 (310) 859-4000
1325 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10019 1 (212) 903-1100
Robby Fraser 1 (310) 859-4367 rf@wmeentertainment.com Clubs in the following states: AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX
Seth Seigle 1 (212) 903-1361 scs@wmeentertainment.com Clubs & Colleges in the following states: CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PN, RI, VA, VT, WV & Eastern Canada Mara Jacob 1 (310) 859-4164 mj@wmeentertainment.com All North American College Bookings Please visit our website for a complete listing of music, comedy and speakers. wmeentertainment.com
please visit The Artist Report Card Section In This Magazine To Find What Other Schools Think About Any Act You Are Considering Booking.
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FRANGELA
GINA BRILLON
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ERIN JACKSON
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if you think AEP is not for you, think again. The Association of Entertainment Professionals (AEP) held their Fourth Annual Signature Conference this past June 19-21 at the historic grand Opera House in Wilmington DE and showed an increasing number of entertainment specialists not only state-of-the-art showcases, but exceptional interactive educational sessions that included legendary agent Kenny DiCamillo of William Morris Endeavor (nYC); and power buyers Laura ishum, Director of Entertainment for Pinnacle Entertainment (Las vegas); Mark Felix, buyer and Director for Drury Entertainment group (nYC) and Steve Bailey, Executive Director for The grand Opera House. But that was just for starters. There was a technology session featuring Jon Adcock, President of PTE Productions (Orlando); greg Russell, owner of Tandem Digital Entertainment (California); and Michael Marlin, Owner of LuMA Theater (Hawaii). And finally a session on What’s Trending in Social Media with Troy Pederson, Central Casting Director for all Disney Properties (FL); Jessica goldberg, Director of Tourism, Clarksville/Montgomery County CvB (Tn); and Jim Coarse, SEO Specialist for Mobius Media (DE). So if you yearned for the days when nACA was relaxed and fun, AEP definitely gives you that experience in spades. 18, CAMPuS ACTiviTiES MAgAzinE®, SuMMER 2014
But even with that said, AEP is not for everyone. The organization is not interested in huge delegations from schools on holiday or students being rewarded with a trip. it is made up for serious entertainment buyers, agents and artists who make up nearly every part of the entertainment industry and it is all about learning and www.campusactivitiesmagazine.com
Compared to other associations and conferences, it is relatively inexpensive. There are a growing number of acts, agencies and even directors and buyers who are now involved, not only as members but serving in a capacity of volunteer leadership that will strengthen and tweak the organization to make is better and more relevant. AEP is comprised of some of the top buyers and agencies not only in the nation but in the world.
doing business. it is relaxed but it is a professional conference and organization whose members like to do business with other members. if you are a director, responsible for buying entertainment or learning about entertainment and pursuing this as a field of endeavor, then this is your organization. Embrace it. www.campusactivitiesmagazine.com
We have been most fortunate to have in our midst people like Rick Stowe from eastCoast Entertainment who has not only planned and scheduled our showcases but who has been a producer. Bob Higa has coordinated every single educational session since our inception. And Barbara Banta is our behind-the scenes producer who makes sure the sound checks and the performance schedule goes off without a hitch. After each showcase there is a Meet and greet where buyers can casually talk with artists and their agents about schedules and rates for their venues. And then a Late night Jam where all artists, agents and buyers can actually JAM in the bar and some very unlikely associations and friendships result. For 2015, check us out regularly at aepworldwide.org. if entertainment is your business, AEP is just for you. CAMPuS ACTiviTiES MAgAzinE速, SuMMER 2014, 19
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THE ASIA PROJECT*
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DON REED*
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MEET & GREET
URBAN INSTRUMENTALISTS
THE HIT MEN
HOTEL CALIFORNIA
THE PASSING ZONE
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SPECiAL MESSAgE TO ARTiSTS AnD AgEnCiES in THE CAMPuS MARKET
This year every artist and agency has the chance to do something amazing and it takes very little effort on your part. i am asking you to join Campus Activities Magazine® in our Second Dream Date Promotion. The cost to you is OnLY $199 and HALF of that fee goes to save or rescue an animal in need. Every 6 seconds in this country, a cat or a dog is euthanized, some after only being in local animal shelters for 24 hours. i am not talking about sick, aggressive or rabid animals but pets that loved someone and thought someone loved them. Animals that gave unconditional love. if you have ever owned a pet, you know exactly what i mean. if you don’t, please go to save-jake.org and watch the video on our home page. if you can come away with dry eyes, check your blood pressure because you are not part of the human race.
Artists, for your meager $199 annual fee, you will be included in the acts that schools can select from to win their “dream date”. Your photo and name will appear in every promo for one full year as a supporter of AFA (Artists For Animals). During the course of this promotion, schools can win the chance to select from all the artists participating for an event at their school for free. They must supply an appropriate venue for the act/event they select as well as provide the necessary sound, lights, etc. They will also supply accommodations for artist(s) involved in the event they select. Campus Activities Magazine® will cover the event live and do a feature story on both the campus program and the act. We will make this a Big DEAL!
in order to participate, campuses must submit details of any program, event, or contribution that will benefit the rescue or adoption of animals in their community. They can have a volunteer day at a local shelter, hold a spay & neuter clinic on their campus, sponsor an event that would benefit the rescue of animals or any other creative way to make a difference. At the end of the promotion the staff of Campus Activities Magazine® will evaluate all the entries and the top FOuR campuses will receive national recognition on our website and in our magazine. The Top TWO, will be able to select from all artists involved to receive their Dream Date.
i want you to know up front this is a cause very near and dear to my heart. i have parented ten special needs kids as both an adoptive parent and foster parent. i wish they were all success stories but that did not happen. However, i did defy the national odds and became Chairman of The Council on Adoptable Children for two years. My quest to save animals came in conjunction with these kids that most people considered throw-aways. There is no way i can adopt all of the animals that need to be rescued but with your help we can make a difference in the lives of many that would have been otherwise lost.
The Save-Jake Foundation helps in other ways too. When you or your agency buy your printing, logo convention goods, apparel, gifts, giveaways or any specialty items, not only do you get competitive pricing, but 50% of all profits go to save an animal needing to be rescued. These are things you are probably already buying, so use that opportunity to save a life, plus you can select the shelter that benefits from your purchase. Your participation is extremely important to me so if you have any questions, call me at (803) 917-5121 or email me at kirby@cameopublishing.com. Come on, FEEL THE LOvE, SAvE A LiFE! it will make you feel a whole lot better.
Kindest Regards,
W.C. Kirby, Jr. Publisher, Campus Activities Magazine®
if any one agency has constantly hit the mark for us here at Campus Activities Magazine, is has been APA (Agency For The Performing Arts).
They have had a knack for “developing talent” especially for the Campus Market and they have delivered for us time and time again, not only with music but comedy as well. Some of the artists you will probably be familair with that they brought to us first we acts like:
Fall Out Boy, Plain White T’s, Capital Cities, Flogging Molly, Josh Blue and even Lewis Black and that is just naming a few. These acts blew up right as we introduced them and the campus market got to book them for only a fraction of what they are going far today-- a very small fraction.
Throughout history, the campus market has been the testing ground for acts on their way up the ladder and it is agencies like APA, who have the confidence in colleges to be the test for what will fly and what will not, that makes them so unique.
We suggest that you carefully consider any act that APA brings to the table (1) because they are invested in the college market, and (2) they have a significant success rate for finding acts that are relevant for the youth market.
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The Front Bottoms are a hot emerging act with a unique sound and a national touring schedule. Playing dozens of dates this year already across this country and internationally, The Front Bottoms are very much a band suited to the college scene.
The first question to get out of the way is an obvious one: Where’d they get their name? Brian Sella, the groups lead vocalist, laughs as he tells us the name’s humble origins.
“i came up with the name after i watched the movie ‘Sexy Beast’ starring Sir Ben Kingsley. it was just a hilarious movie and that quote came from one of my favorite parts. it was the first time i had heard that term used before.”
Shortly thereafter he called up his friend Matt uychich. “i said ‘hey man, let’s start up a band. i have a name, how do you feel about it?’ He said ‘let’s do it!’
Brian already had a catalog of songs he had written, so the two got together and started recording. www.campusactivitiesmagazine.com
“They were very rough tracks, usually done in one take. We would come home and send them to our friends or put them on the internet. it developed through the years and we have gone through some lineup changes. Matt’s brother used to play keyboards and we had a friend who played bass for a while, but now we have our lineup solidified. When we play live we bring along our friends Ciaran O’Donnell on keys/trumpet/guitar and Tom Warren on bass.” The band was started in the summer of 2008.
“Since then, we have pretty much been all about dedicating our lives to this project,” Matt says. “it’s all about the music and we love touring and hanging out. it is the perfect career choice for us. Just recently we have been able to afford a small apartment and travel better and further, so things are really growing. We do whatever we can to stay on tour and reach as many people as we can.”
The group signed to the Bar/none Record label a few years ago and has had success with their music releases. So much so that their music has taken their touring schedule all over the world.
“We were just in Canada,” Brian says, “and we recently got back from Europe. We really love playing live and the people we meet when we are on the road. The opportunity to go not only all over The united States but other parts of the world is really cool. So far, so good.” This band has quite literally worked their way up from the ground floor. Below ground, if you want to be technical about it.
“When we first started playing, we were in basements,” he laughs. “it was mostly because we didn’t really have any fans, so when we would try to get shows at bars, we weren’t enough of a draw yet. They would ask us how many people we could bring in with us on a Saturday night in a two hour space and that kind of machine wasn’t really our
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style. We found out we could play at parties in people’s garages and basements and there are plenty of people there who all want to be there and are having fun and really enjoying the music. When we started out we played a ton of college basements.” Hailing from new Jersey, there were quite a few local schools where The Front Bottoms found a home. “Rutgers university was a big spot for us. We played many shows in the college
towns of Lowell, MA, Philadelphia, Richmond, vA and some down in Florida.
So we started playing those shows, working on our chops learning how to really perform and make sure people were entertained. We steadily worked our way up to bars with open mic nights and coffee houses. We played some small music venues and by that point we had enough of a following to
start getting noticed. now we can go around and play a venue and usually fill it up.”
This band has been busy, and will continue to stay that way.
“We were on the road for about seven and a half months last year. That was a lot of shows. This year we have been out even more so far. Through August, we will have had a total of six weeks off in 2014. Every other time we are on the road. We are never home for more than
venue bookers. We want to play more festivals. We have done a few in Europe and it is a pretty awesome experience. We are playing Riot Fest in Chicago in September, which is pretty exciting.”
When it comes to the style of music to expect from The Front Bottoms, we really recommend you go to their website: (http://thefrontbottoms.com) and have a listen. it’s a style that’s a little bit hard to express exactly in words.
two weeks at a time.”
The band is playing a wider variety of shows and gets some pretty choice dates.
“We usually play theater and music venues at this point,” Matt says, “but we have been fortunate in that respect because of the following we have built. We have enough people show up to make those types of shows viable for us and the promoters or
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“i always describe the music as fun,” Brian says laughing, “but i know that doesn’t really help people much when it comes to describing a particular type of music. We try to make punk rock music, but it’s a little more rock n’ roll. i play an acoustic guitar and it has a little bit of a ‘dancy’ feel. There is a very positive energy about it.” We all stand on the shoulders of giants, and sometimes taking a look at the artists that inspired an act can provide perspective on
their sound. “When we were younger, we listened to acts like Blink-182 and other pop/punk bands. As we got a little bit older more things like Bright Eyes and much more indie music. They Might Be giants, The Weakerthans, Superchunk, Modest Mouse... those are all influences that led us to make happier punk rock music with an indie vibe.” Believe it or not, that is one of the most accurate descriptions of a band’s own music
that you will ever hear. That description makes them right up the average college student’s alley. The sound is perfect, and their experience is perfect as well. Apart from the basement parties on college campuses, this band has a long history of experience actually working with the campus activities arm of the booking process. “We started the band in college, and i actually had friends that had positions on www.campusactivitiesmagazine.com
student activities boards. They would do a spring festival or craft fair and we got invited to play a lot. From the beginning of our careers we knew that market existed and tried to work it as much as possible.
“When it comes to working with college programmers, we have done it and we really love doing so, honestly. They always treat you so well and the turnouts are usually good for us, and the vibe there is always really fun and welcoming. We are looking
forward to booking plenty of future tours through the campus market.” For more information on The Front Bottoms, contact John Lashnits or email him at: jlashnits@apanewyork.com
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2013-2014 GUIDE TO AMERICA’S BEST ARTIST RATINGS THE RATING SYSTEM: 5= EXCELLENT 4= vERY GOOD 3= AvERAGE 2= FAIR 1= pOOR
HERE IS A COMpREHENSIvE GUIDE TO ALL ARTIST REpORTS SUBMITTED BETWEEN JUNE 2013 AND JUNE 2014. ONGOING REpORTS WILL BE pUBLISHED IN SUBSEqUENT ISSUES AND THEN COMpILATED FOR THE 2014/15 CAMpUS YEAR IN SUMMER 2015. ALL REPORTS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON OUR WEBSITE AT: http://www.campusactivitiesmagazine.com/arc/ THERE IS A DIRECT LINK TO THE REPORT FORM ON THE HOME PAGE.
HERE ARE THE CATEGORIES FOR THE RATINGS FOUND AFTER THE BUYER’S NAME AND PLAY DATE: (1) ORIGINALITY; (2) ARTIST’S ABILITY; (3) RELATIONSHIp TO THE AUDIENCE; (4) COOpERATION / ATTITUDE; (5) ROAD CREW / MANAGEMENT; (6) AGENCY COOpERATION; (7) pROMOTIONAL MATERIALS pROvIDED. Campus Reports listed in RED indicate the buyer reported a perfect score in all categories that applied to their campus performance for that artist or event. ATTENDANCE (When Available) AND THE LOCATION ON CAMpUS WILL FOLLOW THE pERFORMANCE DATE.
THE TOP ARTISTS IN EACH CATEGORY WILL BE IDENTIFIED IN THE DEAN’S LIST FOLLOWING THIS SECTION.
COMEDY
ADAM GRABOWSKI (10) 346 4.94 Auburn Moon Agency
University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 08/18/13 244 Student Union Ballroom 555555Adam was absolutely HILARIOUS. His humor and jokes connect extremely well with the college audience. His graphs had people laughing uncontrollably and taking pictures to post to social media. Adam is interactive and loves to hang out afterwards to give out his shirts and slap wristbands as well! Holly K. Pilcavage, GA-RHPB
Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL 08/21/13 100 The Goodman Center 55555-5 Adam had high and great energy and was very college friendly. He had the new students laughing from the minute he started till the second he ended. Wonderful! Gail Concepcion, Student Programmer/Orientation Leader
Roanoke College, Salem, VA 08/31/13 60 Colket Center- Ballroom 5555-55 Adam was absolutely fantastic to work with! His show had the audience laughing the entire time. He's definitely one of the best comedians we've ever had because not only was he funny, but he was friendly as well and hung out with the students, well after the show. We'd definitely love to have him back again! Danetta Allen, Head Event Supervisor
Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, PA 09/04/13 150+ Robert S. Carey Center 5555555 Adam was fantastic! He was so enthusiastic and loved talking to the students before and after the show. He really got a feel for the audience and catered his performance to make it enjoyable for everyone. Adam was hilarious and definitely one of the best perform-
ances Saint Vincent College has ever had! Shelby Klick, Event Leader
University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD 01/13/14 350+ Aalfs Auditorium 5555-55 Nathan Hofer, Assistant Director of Student Services - Programming
Minot State University, Minot, ND 01/15/14 200+ Anne Nicole Nelson Hall 5555555 We look forward to hosting Adam each time we book him! He is so interactive with the crowd before, during, and after the show. He is great to work with on the Activities Board side of things as well, and is flexible if problems with venues arise. Our students also love his shirts, and we love them as well because it is great promo! Overall, we are always happy to have our friend Adam come visit us at Minot State! Marley Kotylak, Co-Director of Entertainment
Alverno College, Milwaukee, WI 01/22/14 35+ The Mug 5555--Adam was awesome! He had the girls laughing so hard they cried throughout the show and was an absolute joy to work with. Can't wait to see him perform again! Alle Ott, Ms.
Tompkins Cortland Community College, Dryden, NY 04/07/14 35 Student Center 5555555 Great to work with, wonderful with the students. Jason Boring, Assistant Director
SUNY College at Oneonta, Oneonta, NY 04/14/14 50 Hunt Union Ballroom 5545444 Adam was exceptional! Having had him on our campus in the past, he lived up to and even surpassed my expectations. He is always great to work with and such a very talented comedian. Tiffany Squire, Laughing in the SAAC Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN 04/28/14 130 memorial hall 5555555 Jenal Brant, Performers and entertainers
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ADAM MAMAWALA (7) 313 4.96 Sophie K. Entertainment
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 09/06/13 160 Taylor Down Under 5555555 Adam was perfect for our venue and for our audience. Our audience is the student body that wouldn't normally go out on a Friday night, so Adam's show was hilarious and relevant to the college student. He was easy to work with and allowed our staff to have a great time working the event. Our event takes place once a month throughout the school year and Adam kicked off the year. I was very pleased we had Adam for the first show because now the audience wants to keep coming back for more. He left a great impression for what our event is all about, having a good time. Great guy all around! Olivia Howell, Program Director Babson College, Wellesley, MA 09/21/13 25+ Sorenson Theatre 5555555 Excellent funny and entertaining. His comedy also adds some social commentary which is really good. Dara Behjat, VP of Special Events
Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA 09/28/13 100+ The Red Door 5555--4 Adam Mamawala has performed 4 years in a row here and is always a crowd favorite on our campus, with both new audience members and old fans who come to see the show each year, and with a combination of classic jokes and new material each time. Sara Grasberg, Council Comedy Chair Columbia-Greene Community College, Hudson, NY 10/08/13 65 Student Dining Hall 5555--4 Adam was a fantastic performer. He had the students in the palm of his hands the whole time he did his show. He is a pleasure to work with and that makes my job easier. I will have him back again for sure. David Cucinotta, Dir of Student Activities
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI 04/01/14 125 Brophy/McNerney Hall 5555-5The students loved Adam Mamawala! He was one of the best comedians we've had all year. Many of our past comedians this year have either not shown up or they were late. He showed up on time, excited, and engaged. Definitely helped revamp our organization's name regarding comedian events. Lola Schultz, Programming Coordinator Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science, Paul Smiths, NY 04/05/14 60 College 5555-55 Chris Fleming, President of Student Activities Council
University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY 04/11/14 100+ Wyoming Union 5555555 Adam was amazing! He had the whole audience laughing through out his set. We will be bringing him back for more laughs and another amazing show. Mahin Sandoval-Chavez, Lead Student Programmer ALEXANDRA MCHALE Sophie K. Entertainment
University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 03/18/14 132 Student Union Ballroom 555555Alexandra is absolutely hilarious! She is witty, connects with the audience, and divulges in her love of cake in the most hilarious ways. Our students were literally laughing from beginning to end. She is also a pleasure to work with and stayed around just to talk about tell stories with our board members. Akron loves her! Holly K. Pilcavage, GA- RHPB ANDREW SCHULZ KP Comedy
Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI 09/20/13 350+ Plachta Auditorium 5555555 It would be a pleasure to have Andrew Schulz
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return to Central Michigan University. Charles Thurman, Comedy Chair
BEN KRONBERG KP Comedy
Eastern New Mexico UniversityMain Campus, Portales, NM 10/21/13 500 Ballroom 5555-45 If you haven't had Andrew on your campus you are missing out! He relates well to college students and brings a great sense of comedy. We can't wait to have him come to our campus again! Draco A. Miller, Director of Campus Life
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY 09/28/13 50 Rensselaer Union 4435554 Heather Fitzsimmons, Student Activities
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC 01/17/14 102 After Hours, Cone University Center 5545-54 CAB at UNCC loves working with Summit Comedy! The agent we work with is always great and they provide us some great comedians! Kristianna Kelson-Gallagher, CAB Comedy Crew Chief
BRIAN MOOTE Summit Comedy, Inc.
ANDREW SLEIGHTER Summit Comedy, Inc.
ANT Admire Entertainment
University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 09/17/13 366 E.J. Thomas Hall 555555We had ANT on campus for his comedy show one night followed by his Bullied, Bashed, and Not Broken lecture the next day. It was an amazing experience to see the effects of both shows on our students and how he tied everything together in the end about loving oneself. If you want a show (or two) that will truly make a difference at your campus, ANT is the perfect choice! Holly K. Pilcavage, GA-RHPB ARVIN MITCHELL Summit Comedy, Inc.
University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 09/04/13 656 E.J. Thomas Hall 555555Arvin Mitchell was hilarious! He interacted with the crowd and tied his jokes in seamlessly with those interactions. He was an absolute blast to host and a great guy just to chat with before and after the show. Holly K. Pilcavage, GA-RHPB
Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD 01/22/14 260 Krikac Auditorium 5555454 Arvin was amazing to have on campus as well as around our crew. He had an energy that rubbed off on everyone in attendance and the buzz of his show carried on into the following days. We were very pleased to have him on campus and wish him nothing but success in the future. Derek Lien, CAB Team Leader Washington State University-Pullman, Pullman, WA 03/07/14 200+ CUB 5555555 Bango Gancinia, SEB Advisor
Suffolk County Community College, Selden, NY 03/26/14 50+ Cafeteria Alcove 5555555 Overall, Arvin Mitchell was an outstanding comedian to work with. He was incredibly professional, accommodating and great with our students. We would definitely book him again. Frank Vino, Counselor/CAB Advisor BEN HAGUE Summit Comedy, Inc.
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 04/04/14 180 Taylor Down Under 555555Ben put on such a great show! He was very easy to work with along with his agent. I look forward to seeing him at JMU sometime again! Olivia Howell, Program Director
BARRY ROTHBART KP Comedy
Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH 09/21/13 100+ Campus Center 5545-44 David Pack, Assistant Director, Collis Center
Lock Haven University, Lock Haven, PA 01/31/14 400+ Price Auditorium 5555-55 Brian was one of funniest comedians we've ever had perform at LHU. He had great stage presence and was so much fun to work with! Kacie Shallow, Coordinator University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA 04/22/14 350 Campus Center Auditorium 4445-5Samantha Brechlin, Graduate Assistant Student Activities & Involvement CHLOE HILLIARD Summit Comedy, Inc.
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 01/17/14 97 Taylor Down Under 555555Chloe was very interactive with our audience which something our staff and students really enjoyed. She put on a hilarious show by showing her moves as a back-up dancer, playing matchmaker with students, and telling all around comical stories. It was a pleasure working with Chloe and we would to have her back again! Olivia Howell, Program Director
Albright College, Reading, PA 03/06/14 70+ Campus Center Main Lounge 455555Chloe went over well with the students and at the end she even pulled some members in to do an interactive piece, it was hilarious. She also had an opener, who really did a nice job of getting the crowd warmed up. Overall it was a great night and things went really well. She did not disappoint. Tiffany Clayton, Coordinator for Multicultural Programs CHRIS KILLIAN Summit Comedy, Inc.
Salem State University, Salem, MA 03/26/14 60+ campus center 5555-55 Chris was awesome. He battled a few audio difficulties due to our equipment but he adapted and delivered a great performance. Students really enjoyed themselves and asked our group to bring him back in the future. He was also very friendly with the students and even had a meal with them. Lastly, he was very professional. Michael Andrade II, Program Advisor COLLIN MOULTAN Summit Comedy, Inc.
Georgia Highlands College-Douglasville, Douglasville, GA 03/18/14 35 Classroom 5555-5Lyric Sprinkle, Student Life Coordinator
Spartanburg Methodist College, Spartanburg, SC 04/01/14 200 Gibbs Auditorium 4545-5Collin was a great host for our Talent Show! He did a wonderful job. Kim Caton, Director of Student Activities Columbus Technical College, Columbus, GA 04/23/14 80+ Columbus Technical College 5555-55 Great show. The students, faculty and staff really
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enjoyed it. Collin is a great guy. Ken Lockhart, Dir. of Student Life DEREK GAINES Metropolis Management & Entertainment Group
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg, PA 09/07/13 100 Kehr Union Ballroom 5555-5Rob Rowinski, Special Events Chairperson ERIC O'SHEA (9) 302 4.79 Summit Comedy, Inc.
Morningside College, Sioux City, IA 01/24/14 85 Yockey Room 5555-55 This comedian was absolutely amazing! Humble, easy to work with, extremely talented, very personable, and experienced in the field! Spencer Eiseman, MAC President
University of Massachusetts-Boston, Boston, MA 01/29/14 100+ campu center ballroom 5555555 Eric (AS ALWAYS) was awesome and a joy to work with, he spent a lot of time talking to the students after the show and taking pictures. Could not ask for a better professional at any show Chuck Henriques, Assistant Director of Student Activities Salve Regina University, Newport, RI 03/28/14 100 School 5555555 He is great!!!!!!! Very esay to work with. Students thought he was hilarious. Mary Crimmins, Asst Dir of Student Activities Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah, NJ 04/01/14 50+ Friends Hall 5555555 Allie Lehaf, Program Coordinator
Daniel Webster College, Nashua, NH 04/03/14 55+ Auditorium 5555-55 Awesome show, really interacted with the audience, great routine, awesome to work with, so probably one of the best comedians to come to our school ever! Alex Bowen, President of SAB
Westfield State University, Westfield, MA 04/04/14 50+ Dever Stage 4443-3Eric was great! The show was wonderful, perhaps next time we should do it in smaller location ( we were in an auditorium that seats over 500). Jessika Murphy, Director of Diversity, Inclusion, & Student Activities Saint Joseph's College of Maine, Standish, ME 04/25/14 75 The Chalet 5555555 Eric's show was great. Your college can't go wrong booking him for a comedy show. Matt Gawel, Coordinator of Student Activities
Husson University, Bangor, ME 04/28/14 50 Furman Center 5555553 Eric is a true professional and terrific to work with! Sterling Pingree, Coord of Student Activities Springfield College, Springfield, MA 04/30/14 250+ Richard B. Flynn Campus Union 5555544 Eric was hilarious and he put on a great show.We would love to have him back! Abby Stevenson, Graduate Associate FRANCISCO RAMOS Summit Comedy, Inc.
Lock Haven University, Lock Haven, PA 01/31/14 400+ Price Auditorium 5555-55 Francisco was hilarious! He had originality to his jokes, and was a blast to work with! Kacie Shallow, Coordinator
GINA BRILLON Summit Comedy, Inc.
University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 09/04/13 656 E.J. Thomas Hall 555555Gina Brillon was the headliner for our NBC's Stand Up for Diversity Comedy Tour show. She was fantastic! Her story-telling humor about her days growing up in the Bronx were hilarious. She's a comedian AND leaves the students with some life lessons. Holly K. Pilcavage, GA-RHPB GINA YASHARE KP Comedy
University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY 09/27/13 300+ Arts and Sciences Auditorium 5555555 Ms. Yashare was amazing! Our students loved her. We still hear the campus buzzing about her performance. Ms. Yashare did a bit where she says "Americaaaaa" then she strokes her leg this is something our students loved and we see them do it around campus now. Mahin Sandoval-Chavez, Lead Student Programmer University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 02/27/14 75 Nebraska City Union Crib 4455554 Material was a little vulgar at times. Joe Grobeck, UPC Entertainment Chair GRANT EDMONDS' COMEDY VARIETY GAME SHOW Bass/Schuler Entertainment
Adams State College, Alamosa, CO 08/21/13 60+ Carson Auditorium 5355-5Great job working with us at the last minute for programming. Ashley Favela, Grizzly Activity Board VP of Programming
he University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 08/22/13 200+ Multi-Purpose Room 444554Grant was a positive, flexible and creative performer with tons of energy and interactive experiences for the audience. Additionally, he was friendly and supportive with our student staff and took time out to remember their names and chat with them before and after the show. All around a very positive experience! L.T. Austin, Program Manager Franklin College, Franklin, IN 01/23/14 13 Auditorium 3355-44 Natalie Brewster, Coordinator of Greek Life and Activities JEFFREY JAY Summit Comedy, Inc.
Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA 01/17/14 30+ Red Door 4445-44 Jeffrey Jay was personable and easy to work with. He was very aware of the audience and catered to our needs. He was funny, informative, and his interactive section was different and fun! I would definitely have him back again at our school. Hallie, Presidential Assistant, Student Activities
CUNY College of Staten Island, Staten Island, NY 03/13/14 30 1C-GDL 4455-51 Jeffrey Jay was wonderful. He did an incredible show and the students loved that he was so down to earth and open to answering all of their questions. He stayed after the show to meet and talk to students. We would definitely bring him back for a future show. Debi Kee, Associate Director
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Dominican University, River Forest, IL 03/14/14 95+ Martin Recitle Hall 5555-5Jeffrey was phenomenal! He connected well with our students through both the comedy and discussion part of the show. Jeffrey's willingness to share and work through issues with our students made this event as great as it was. Jeffrey is simply put, amazing! Ian Van Anden, Student Involvement Coord JEN KOBER Admire Entertainment
University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 08/22/13 1119 E.J. Thomas Hall 555555Jen is at the top of her comedy game! She strung stories together with her comical wit seamlessly. Our students loved her and the way she interacted with the crowd all throughout the show. Holly K. Pilcavage, GA-RHPB JESSI CAMPBELL (10) 329 4.7 Summit Comedy, Inc.
Daniel Webster College, Nashua, NH 01/17/14 75 ERC Collings Auditorium 4455554 Melissa Beer was wonderful to work with at Summit Comedy. She made the entire process run very smoothly. Melissa helped me with a date change and other odds and ends. Jessi was wonderful! She arrived with plenty of time to chat with our SAB and then gave a wonderful performance. Thank you to Melissa, Jessi and Summit!! Elena Marinelli, Assistant Director of Student Life
SUNY at Purchase College, Purchase, NY 01/26/14 70+ The Student Center 5555-55 Booking Jessi was an excellent experience from beginning to end. Summit Comedy was a pleasure to work with and was timely with responses and requests. Jessi is extremely professional, easy going, nice and very funny. She worked well with our students and professionals alike. The students who attended the show loved her and she was flexible with her content to appeal to all audience members. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a hilarious performer and an all-around great person for a show! Rebecca Halligan, Assistant Director of Student Life Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT 01/29/14 100+ Alumni Hall 5555444 The Students at CCSU Block Booked Jessi Campbell at NACA Northeast Regional Conference in the fall of 2013. Jessi is an outstanding comedian and had everyone in the audience laughing all night. Jokes are very original and great for a college campus. Definitely one of the best comedians to perform at CCSU. Nathan Baird, Advisor
Worcester State University, Worcester, MA 03/05/14 40+ Blue Lounge 4455143 Connected very well with the students. Would love to have back at the school any time. Was a pleasure to have! Thank you Kayla Pineau, Chair of the event Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA 03/17/14 70 Ballroom 4445-54 Cannot praise this agency and performer enough! They were both great to work with! Kendra Tully, Vice President of Programming
Alvernia University, Reading, PA 03/20/14 39 Campus Commons Living Room 5555-5Summit Comedy & Jessi Campbell are both phenomenal! Summit is my go-to agency for comedians... their acts are great, and I can always trust the agents to recommend a comedian that is safe for our Catholic institution. Jessi is hysterical! And very professional & understanding of the values of our campus and how to make her show fit what we need. Robyn Stuart, Assistant Dir Student Activities
Framingham State University, Framingham, MA 03/31/14 100+ Dwight Performing Arts Center 5555-5It was such a pleasure to have Jessi Campbell perform on campus. She was hilarious and really engaged the audience. Everyone who attended the event had a great time! Jessi and Summit Comedy were so great to work with and we look forward to working with them in the future! Hannah Odachowski, Event Coordinator
Western New England University, Springfield, MA 04/01/14 60 Rock Cafe 5555553 Danielle Kireyczyk, Graduate Assistant, Student Activities & Leadership
University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO 04/15/14 50 Auditorium 5555-54 Emily Bergsieker, Assist Dir of Student Activities
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 04/29/14 100 Student Union Memorial Center 5555554 Jessi was amazing. She was very funny and was very flexible. Kevin Mauerman, Speakers Director JESUS TREJO Kirkland Productions
University of Delaware, Newark, DE 03/25/14 57 University of Delaware 5555-55 Geena Hoffner, Coffeehouse Chair
Texas State University-San Marcos, San Marcos, TX 04/08/14 30 George's at the LBJ Student Center 5323554 Jesus did a really good job, but the audience wasn't captivated by his material. The venue we used is used for events such as his, however it is a venue where students go to eat and hang out generally leave when they're done. Unfortunately at one point, about 8 people stood up and left at the same time and I feel it flustered the performer and made for an awkward moment. As I stated earlier, he did a really good job it probably wasn't the event out audience was looking for. LARRY OMAHA Artists West Entertainment
Montana State University-Northern, Havre, MT 10/17/13 80+ Student Union Ballroom 5555-55 Wow - I am still laughing today! What an excellent performance. Larry was so easy to work with and so gracious. They say "Laughter is the Best Medicine" - if that is true, I should be healthy for weeks after last night's show!! Thank you Larry - and I would recommend you all bring him to your campus - you will see why in the first 5 minutes!! Denise Brewer, Director of Student Activities LEAH MANSFIELD Artists West Entertainment
Pennsylvania State University-Berks, Reading, PA 04/17/14 50+ Auditorium 5555-54 Leah was an exceptionally kind and easy going performer. She agreed to participate in a workshop. Attendance was lower than we had hoped but Leah ran with it anyway, showing flexibility and a passion for what she does. She was an absolute pleasure to work with and I would happily bring her to campus again in the future. Brittney Schlechter, Student Activities Coord MATTHEW BROUSSARD Kirkland Productions
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR 01/14/14 30 Meeting Room 4445-5Matthew was fantastic to work with and the audience really enjoyed his show! Emily Cox, Student Development Specialist
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Northwest College, Powell, WY 03/26/14 110+ Nelson Performing Arts Auditorium 4555554 Marcus Crook, Student Activities Coordinator MIKE E. WINFIELD AND SAMMY OBEID (7) 236 4.82 KP Comedy
University of Montevallo, Montevallo, AL 01/15/14 75 Student Life Center 5555-55 The students absolutely loved Mike Winfield. He was very funny, but not offensive. Jenny Bell, Director of Student Life
SUNY College at Oneonta, Oneonta, NY 01/20/14 110+ Hunt Union Ballroom 5444-44 Mike E. Winfield was the only artist booked for the event. He was excellent and it was a pleasure working with him. Tiffany Squire - Comedy Chair, in the SAAC w/ Mike E. Winfield Northwest College, Powell, WY 03/26/14 110+ Nelson Perf Arts Auditorium 4555554 Marcus Crook, Student Activities Coordinator
Montana State University-Northern, Havre, MT 03/27/14 80+ Ballroom 5555555 Mike E. Winfield was everything we expected and more! His interaction with the students after the show was great. I can always tell when the students love a show, because they ask me to bring them back!! Denise Brewer, Director of Student Activities Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, NY 04/01/14 75+ Little Theater 5555554 Mike was very well received by our students. (This was for Mike E. Winfield only - not Sammy Obeid) Amanda Cataldo, Assistant Dir Student Activities Washington State University-Pullman, Pullman, WA 05/03/14 900+ CUB 555555Bango Gancinia, Advisor
Western Oregon University, Monmouth, OR 06/06/14 200+ Werner University Center 5545-55 Mike E. Winfield came out to Western Oregon and had a great time! He really went to bat and showed the students an amazing time. From discussions on a variety of topics, Mike E. Winfield was definitely a treat for all the students in attendance following our annual WOUMania 2014 event. Thank you! Ed E-Nunu, Coord for Student Org & Activities MISSION IMPROVABLE (27) 932 4.93 Bass/Schuler Entertainment
Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS 08/16/13 600 Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center 555555Brett Bruner, Director of Persistence & Retention Lincoln College, Lincoln, IL 08/19/13 75 Student Center 5555554 Jeff Nelson, Dir of Student Activities
Millikin University, Decatur, IL 08/21/13 500 Performing Arts Center 5555555 They were very funny. The students LOVED this show. Great reviews. Molly Berry, Director of ISE Iowa Wesleyan College, Mount Pleasant, IA 08/22/13 150+ Chapel 5555555 They were simply awesome from the time the arrived to the time they left! The students love their show and have been asking
when they will return. I plan on booking AGAIN!! SIMPLY AWESOME! Kat Niemann, Director of Student Engagement Black Hawk College, Moline, IL 08/29/12 125+ Hawks Nest 5545555 The students always love Mission IMPROVable. Erica Murphy, Student Activities Specialist
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 08/30/13 900+ OVerture Center for the Arts 5555-5Great guys to work with This is our 4th year having them. Dave Laur, Coordinator of First-Year Programs Waldorf College, Forest City, IA 09/28/13 40 Recital Hall 5555555 Anjaih Clemons, Director of Student Activities
Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN 10/03/13 150+ Auditorium 5555544 Great show overall! Would love to have them here again! Philip Ulrich, Special Events Chair Central Ohio Technical College, Newark, OH 01/15/14 42 Warner Center 5555555 Fantastic show and super experience! The "agents" of Mission IMPROVable are funny, down to earth and extremely fun to be around. If you are looking for an event where you want people to laugh, have a good time and walk away wanting more...look no further. This will be a group we will continue to host on our campus! Holly Mason, Asst Director of Student Life
IL Math & Science Academy, Aurora, IL 01/16/14 350+ Auditorium 5555555 Show went over great. The students loved the audience interaction aspect of the show. Artists arrived late due to traffic but were ready to jump in as soon as they arrived on campus. Overall a great show! Amy Woods, Coordinator of Campus Activities
Roanoke College, Salem, VA 01/18/14 77+ Colket Center Ballroom 5555555 Mission IMPROVable was amazing. I didn't know what to expect but they were certainly better than anything I could have thought of. I would recommend them to anyone who is doing an improv/comedy event. These guys are extremely talented and not to mention hilarious! Allyson Wallace, Event Supervisor University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO 01/21/14 90+ School Campus 5555-55 Mission IMPROVable is a great group to work with. They were very energetic and did a great job getting the audience involved. Carrie Calovich, Comedy Coordinator
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary of the Woods, IN 01/31/14 100+ Prospective Student Overnight 5555555 I have seen MI multiple times, and they never fail to exceed my expectations! Excellent, as always. Margy Frazier, Pres, Student Activ Committee Urbana University, Urbana, OH 02/04/14 150 Student Center 5555-55 MI is one of our all-time favorite groups! They always work well with our programming board and all of our students. Also, and most importantly, they take time to get to know our students and connect with them very well. Mitch Joseph, Associate Dean of Students Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI 02/06/14 300+ Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts 5455-54 MissionIMPROVable did a magnificent job keep-
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ing the crowd energized and laughing during the performance. They worked with the students very well and everyone had a wonderful time. The agency was easy to work with and easy to contact. I really appreciate all the work they did and it was an amazing show! Rachael Huempfner, Stage Revue Committee Chair University of St Francis, Joliet, IL 02/21/14 80+ Studio Theater on campus 5555555 Donna Eakle, Alumni & Parent Relations Manager Bethany College, Lindsborg, KS 02/26/14 72 The Pit in the Student Union 4545555 Tricia Saunders, RD/SAB Advisor
Marist High School, Chicago, IL 02/28/14 75+ Marist High School Theatre 5555555 Maggie McEldowney, Director of Student Activities
Springfield College, Springfield, MA 03/06/14 80 Richard B. Flynn Campus Union 5545554 Abby Stevenson, Graduate Associate
The College of Saint Scholastica, Duluth, MN 03/19/14 75 Somer's Main Lounge 5555555 Mission IMPROVable is a campus favorite, returning for their 4th year at CSS. They are hilarious, great guys to work with. They interact very well with the audience and the board. We look forward to working with them again in the future! Raeann Swedeen, Pres Campus Activities Board Minnesota State Community and Technical College-Moorhead, Moorhead, MN 03/20/14 25 M State Moorhead East Commons 5555-5They were AMAZING! Dianna Hesse, Special Events Coordinator
Jamestown College, Jamestown, ND 03/20/14 80+ Reiland Fine Arts Center 4545555 Quite good, especially the part with reading cell phone messages. John Lynch, Director of Student Activities
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 03/26/14 90 ODU Higher Education Centers 5555555 Mission IMPROVable provided us with three fantastic shows and was very adaptable to last minute changes. Overall we had a great experience and hope to book them again in the future. Scott Bye, Graduate Assistant Mount Marty College, Yankton, SD 04/07/14 50+ Dining Hall 5555555 A great group to work with!! Sonja Olson, Director of Res Life and Campus Safety
Concordia University-Seward, Seward, NE 04/11/14 150 Weller Auditorium 5555-55 Rehema Kavugha, Dir of Student Development
Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL 04/23/14 100 Center Bridge 5555555 Mission IMPROVable has been here before and are always well received and great to work with. They make the program easy to entertain students and the involvement of the audience is always a hit. Pam Dilday, Director of Student Activities Triton College, River Grove, IL 04/25/14 75+ Robert Collins Theatre 5555-54 These gentlemen were fantastic! My Students loved working with them and our audience were engaged and enthralled throughout the entire night! They were very easy to work with, communicate with, we had no complaints what so ever regarding them! My students can't think of events quick enough to get them back! Maggie Duran, Program Assistant-Program Board
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Coe College, Cedar Rapids, IA 09/13/13 100 The PUB, Gage Memorial Union 5555-4Laura Van Buer, Coordinator of Student Union & Student Activities Cornell College, Mount Vernon, IA 01/31/14 100 Commons 5555555 Hayden Howard, Comedy Chair RHAN HORTMAN KP Comedy
Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, UT 04/16/14 75+ Copper Room 445555RYAN CONNER Bass/Schuler Entertainment
Town of Westport, Westport, CT 10/04/13 91 Toquet Hall Teen Center 5555554 Ryan was terrific. He worked well with the student openers and stuck around to talk to the kids. The show received a standing ovation and served as a great addition to our calendar. Kevin Godburn, Youth Services Program Director ROB LITTLE Summit Comedy, Inc.
Augustana College, Rock Island, IL 04/12/14 115 Augustana College 5545554 Destany Metcalf, Programmer RYAN CONNER Bass/Schuler Entertainment
Ashland University, Ashland, OH 03/29/14 150+ Redwood Hall 5555-5Nicole Dyer, Director, Student Life
Southwestern University, Georgetown, TX 04/04/14 137 McCombs Campus Center 5555-54 Ryan gave a fantastic performance and he was so easy to work with. The audience was laughing the entire time, and the feedback I received from my students after the event was that this is the kind of comedian we should always bring to campus. Rebecca Silverblatt, Assistant Director of Student Activities SAMMY OBEID (14) 447 4.56 KP Comedy
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL 08/23/13 500 Illini Union at the UIUC 5555555 It was a great show. The students that attended could be heard laughing, all the way down the hallway. Sammy was also very nice and easy to work with. Tearria Beck-Scott, Program Advisor Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus, Portales, NM 08/28/13 330 Ballroom 4535--3 Sammy is a funny guy, his ability to incorporate academia into jokes was hilarious. Draco A. Miller, Director of Campus Life
Washington & Jefferson College, Washington, PA 08/31/13 150+ Rossin Campus Center Ballroom 5555-55 Sammy did an awesome job! His sense of humor connected with our students and he literally had them laughing out loud throughout his entire performance! Ketwana Schoos, Assistant Dean of Student Life & Director of Diversity Programs and Multicultural Affairs
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University of Evansville, Evansville, IN 09/06/13 210 Ridgway Center 4535444 Sammy did not arrive on time but this was out of his control. He had two plane issues that delayed his arrival by 4 hours. Sammy's comedy is edgy but so purposeful. If a school judges based on language and not what he is intending to convey though a humorous message, they miss the whole point of meeting students where they are at and changing stereotypes and cultural norming. I don't know if his comedy is intentional, but it is funny and educational and meaningful. Geoff Edwards, Director, CSE University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada 09/07/13 140 Dinwoodie 5444443 Sammy puts on a great show and the audience very much enjoyed the evening. His repertoire runs the gamut of puns to academically clever humour. His jokes are average stories with endings that make you laugh, think, and then laugh some more. Jennifer Wanke, Senior Manager Programming & Venues University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 01/22/14 251 Student Union Ballroom 555555Sammy Obeid is legitimately one of a kind! He has his own flair and flavor about his comedy and his act as a whole. His "smart" jokes are absolutely hilarious and his one liners hit you in all the right spots. Holly K. Pilcavage, GA-RHPB Lower Columbia College, Longview, WA 02/01/14 100+ Wollenberg Theatre 5555553 Sammy did not arrive on time but it was due to a flight delay. He had a wonderful performance and we hope to maybe someday bring him back in the future. Roxana Ahmadifard, Director of Student Programs Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 03/14/14 205 International Center 4454444 Emily Fenger, Event Director Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon, IL 03/20/14 77 college theatre 5555555 Ana Salgado, Student Activities/CrossCultural Coord. University of Mount Union, Alliance, OH 03/26/14 40 Campus Grounds 4445-43 Lindsey Laret, Asst. Director, S tudent Involvement
University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, MI 03/27/14 100+ CASL BUILDING, ROOM 1030 5555555 Would love to have him visit again some time in the near future! Ali Rizk, President of Michigan Fit Marietta College, Marietta, OH 03/29/14 45 Izzy's Cafe 5555554 Sammy was hilarious and our students enjoyed his performance. Additionally he was easy to work with and communicated with us well in advance of his performance. Ann Dievendorf, Graduate Intern Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO 04/03/14 20 Rose Theatre 4455444 Kayla Mengwasser, Comedy Coordinator Washington State University-Tri-Cities, Richland, WA 05/09/14 135+ Red Lion Hotel 5555-55 It was a great performance. Massine Merzouk, Programmer
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Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 04/08/14 38 Miller Auditorum 4555554 Matthew Bracey, Cultural Events Coordinator THE INCREDIBLE BORIS Kirkland Productions
University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO 10/19/13 350 University Center Ballrooms 5555555 Gina and Amy helped me immensely in an unfortunate time crunch for this show. Boris was punctual, professional, friendly, entertaining and inspiring! Kacie Thomas, Traditional Events
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 01/10/14 500 The International Center 4555-55 I think Boris could definitely benefit from an updated website! He is such an awesome guy and performer, we love having him come to MSU and we know other schools would enjoy him just as much as we always do! Claire Nuttall, Events Director THE SECOND CITY East Coast Entertainment
Birmingham Southern College, Birmingham, AL 04/16/14 150+ Munger Auditorium 454554I've booked TSC 3 times and they always put on a fun show. Robby Prince, Asst. Director of Student Life TODD WOMACK KP Comedy
Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY 09/21/13 60+ Cabaret 5545544 Mike Bueti, Comedian Chair TRACEY ASHLEY The College Agency
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg, PA 01/24/14 75+ Kehr Union Ballroom 5555-5Rob Rowinski, Special Events Chair VLADIMIR CAAMANO Sophie K. Entertainment
Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA 02/01/13 85 Thomas Great Hall 5555--Hannah Rossen, Student Activities Assistant
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AUSTIN RENFROE The Barry Agency
University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 10/09/13 248 Student Union Starbucks 555555Austin is a wonderful singer and performer. He stayed after the show to talk with each student who formed a line to meet him. His covers were beautiful was a crowd favorite. Holly K. Pilcavage, GA-RHPB BALL IN THE HOUSE (6) 206 4.90 Degy Entertainment
Middle Georgia State College-Macon, Macon, GA 08/19/13 200+ Cafeteria 5555545 My students LOVED Ball in the House. As a pro-
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gram coordinator, the guys could not have been any easier to work with. The best description I have come up with for their performance is to describe them as audible chocolate! Amy Carter, Program Coordinator
Waynesburg University, Waynesburg, PA 10/02/13 300+ Johnson Commons (outdoors) 455555This is the 2nd time they have performed at Waynesburg University and both times the students loved them. They easily relate to our students and are wonderfully talented. I was sitting with a group of people and when they began, one of them commented "I didn't know you were having a band, and then he looked over and said "oh you don't have a band, it is an acapella group. The interact with the audience and had people dancing in the grass. GREAT SHOW sure to have them back again. Pat Bristor, Associate Dean of Students Defiance College, Defiance, OH 01/14/14 50+ Auditorium 5555555 We LOVED having them here! Everyone went wild with their performance and just adored their talent. And they were so easy to work with, were mindful of a snafu, and were open to doing a workshop with our students. It was a great time! Nicole Buccalo, Director of Student Activities & Leadership
Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV 03/21/14 75+ Student Center 5555555 Ball in the House was fantastic! We used them as an anchor performance for our late night program (so they went on at 11PM), and we had a great turn out! All of our students that attended really enjoyed their performance. They interacted with the crowd very well (had the ladies swooning) and our staff thought they were super friendly and easy to work with! We plan on having them back again! Lauren Gyurisin, Student Activities Graduate Assistant Arcadia University, Glenside, PA 03/22/14 60 Great Room 55455-4 Kerry Swike, Student Programming Board Music Chair
Wright State University-Main Campus, Dayton, OH 04/12/14 30 Wright State University 5555555 Ball in the House provided us with a ton of promotional materials and were very professional while on site. The agency helped us coordinate before the group arrived. Upon arrival, Ball in the House was very appreciative of our time and space and cordial to all in attendance. They were a true pleasure to work with! Kate Page, Community Director CASEY WESTON Auburn Moon Agency
Georgia Highlands CollegeFloyd Campus, Rome, GA 08/21/13 250+ Student Center 555555Casey was a delight! Students enjoyed interacting with her after the show. Great VOICE! John Spranza, Director of Student Life
University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 09/25/13 269 Student Union Starbucks 555555Casey Weston is an absolute sweetheart! Her voice is amazing and our students loved her. She does great covers of well-known songs that get the crowd to sing along. Holly K. Pilcavage, GA-RHPB
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University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 03/11/14 232 Student Union Starbucks 555555Dustin's voice is so dreamy! The students loved listening to him, working with him, and hosting him afterwards. His signature red glasses and red piano were an absolute hit as well. Perfect for the coffeehouse setting. Holly K. Pilcavage, GA- RHPB ELLE MAZE Houla Entertainment
Georgia Highlands College-Floyd Campus, Rome, GA 11/20/13 200 Student Center 4455555 Elle was great. Very nice voice and great attitude/relationship with a transient audience in a cafeteria setting! John Spranza, Director of Student Life EMILY HEARN Degy Entertainment
University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 04/15/14 219 Student Union Starbucks 5555555 Emily Hearn and her husband are such a talented duo! They share an energy on stage that radiates into the crowd. They are a feel good pair and Emily's voice is impeccable! Holly K. Pilcavage, GA- RHPB KAZUAL Metropolis Management & Entertainment Group
University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 04/09/14 361 Student Union Starbucks 555555They were the sweetest guys and they gave us an amazing show. We had almost double the attendance numbers than we’d normally expect at a coffeehouse. Their manager was all too wonderful as well. Before they got off stage they said some pretty great things about our programming board and everyone that helped out with the show. Holly K. Pilcavage, GA- RHPB LIVE BAND KARAOKE Bass/Schuler Entertainment
University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 08/24/13 1434 E.J. Thomas Hall 555555It's one of the coolest things to watch our students feel as though they're performing a live show with Live Band Karaoke! It made our Casino Night so much fun and the band was so great to work with! Holly K. Pilcavage, GA-RHPB SCOTT WESLEY Degy Entertainment
Georgia Highlands CollegeFloyd Campus, Rome, GA 09/24/13 275+ Student Center 5545-5Scott was wonderful. Very crisp and clean voice, great cover songs and really catchy original material. Would certainly bring him back. John Spranza, Director of Student Life THE DOYLE BROTHERS Degy Entertainment
Carroll University, Waukesha, WI 09/06/13 500+ Main Lawn 5555-55 Super easy to work with. The Doyle Brothers were very interactive, had a lot of fun with our staff, stayed around for pictures, and had a great performance. Our students loved them and hope to bring them back in the future! Jake Eisch, Assoc Dir of Student Activities
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ADAM TRENT GP Entertainment
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg, PA 04/04/14 200 Kehr Union Ballroom 5555-5This was our second time having Adam and he delivered!!! Amazing performer, great person! We had him for our Sibs Weekend, and he was masterful! Highly recommended!!! Rob Rowinski, Special Events Chair AUDIOBODY Dow Artists
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, IN 09/27/13 150+ Theater 5455554 Arda C. Tugay, Student BEN SEIDMAN Summit Comedy, Inc.
Hope College, Holland, MI 03/28/14 200 Maas Auditorium 5555-55 Ben is one of the best performers we've had on campus. Amazing guy, totally down to Earth, but puts on a great show. Chris Bohle, Associate Director of Student Life CHRISJONES (10) 341 4.87 Bass/Schuler Entertainment
Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO 08/17/13 1040 Bunker Aud 5555-4chrisjones is laugh your butt off funny. he did an incredible job connecting with the audience and keeping them engaged. he travels with extras to add into your space making it a true experience. A must book! Jenn Mazzotta, Director for Student Activities
Maryville College, Maryville, TN 10/05/13 85 Clayton Center for the Arts, Lambert Recital Hall 5455-5Although a small event, our students loved Chris Jones! Everyone who left had a smile on their face! We will have him again for sure! Alison Fox, Student Activities Coordinator/RD
Ivy Tech Community College-Northwest, Gary, IN 10/09/13 50+ Conference Room 5555555 Awesome performance! Amazing performer he is entertaining from the minute he steps foot on campus until the minute he leaves. We will definitely bring him back! Iris E. Sanchez, Associate Director of Student Life and Multicultrual Programming University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 10/10/13 104 Cats Den 5554-55 Dustin Adams, Assistant Dir. of Activities & Marketing
University of St Francis, Joliet, IL 01/09/14 2230 Sexton Auditorium 5555-55 Chris was amazing! He was very easy to work with and the students loved the show! Dominique Annis, Director of Student Engagement & Involvement
Dominican University, River Forest, IL 01/10/14 200 Martin Recital Hall 5555-55 Chris did an amazing job! He arrived early to do teasers and encourage students to come to his show - which was at maximum capacity! He connected with the students, and did very appropriate jokes/hypnosis. As he promised...we all left with our faces hurting from laughing so hard. We will have him back very soon!! Michael Lango, Director of Student Involvement
Bethany College, Lindsborg, KS 01/15/14 125+ The Pit 5555555 It is a pleasure working with Bass/Schuler Entertainment. They are quick to respond to questions and are very professional. They are my favorite agency to work with. I currently work with Scott Bass and he is so kind and thoughtful that you truly feel a part of the Bass/Schuler Entertainment family! He is a great resource and I have really enjoyed working with him thus far. Chrisjones came to campus early to do some teasers during lunch and dinner to promote his show that night. Within 30 minutes of him being on campus he was meeting a lot of students and decided to go running with our cross country team in the afternoon. The night of the show he was professional and was willing to help us set up if need be. He ended up watching the wrestling match before he came to the location to set up his things. The students really enjoyed having him on campus and seeing his show and his teasers all over campus. He is definitely someone we will have on our campus again! Tricia Saunders, RD/SAB Advisor
North Central College, Naperville, IL 01/17/14 700+ Pfeiffer Hall 4555-55 Working with Bass/Schuler Entertainment is always so easy and pleasant. The individual staff members are so personable and willing to accommodate and be flexible to ensure that the college/university books artists and attractions that will be a good fit. Hypnotist chrisjones returned to North Central College for a second year this January and, in our opinion, will be a continued annual show. chrisjones is very friendly, easygoing, and helpful in the process of coordinating his show on campus. He communicates clearly to make the planning and behind-the-scenes preparation very simple and straightforward. His show is high-energy and engaging. He has loud, Top-40 music playing before the show, which immediately gets the crowd pumped up and highly anticipating the performance. chrisjones references pop-culture and relevant material that is tailored to his audience. His humor and approach to the show immediately gains the attention and investment of the audience members. chrisjones incorporates popular music into show and directs the hypnotized students to interact with those who are not hypnotized, making sure that all members in attendance have some role or participation in the experience. Overall, North Central College is highly impressed by the past two shows that chrisjones has brought to campus and the College plans to continue to make chrisjones's show an annual event. It is one of the most highly attended programs of the year! dani izac, Area Hall Director; Office of Residence Life Simpson College, Indianola, IA 01/18/14 250 The Principal Black Box 5555544 Kristen Wyse, Assistant Director of Student Activities
Oregon Institute of Technology, Klamath Falls, OR 04/09/14 152 OIT Auditorium 5455-44 This was our largest turnout for campus activities so far and the students loved the show! Chris Jones had them laughing right from the get go and kept them engaged for well over 2 hours of comedy and hypnosis. He provided us with photos and a video/ slideshow of the event within 2 days of his visit. The students thoroughly enjoyed him and he will be asked to return to OIT again and again! Josie Hudspeth, Coordinator, Student Engagement & Leadership CHRISTOPHER CARTER (14) 475 4.85 Bass/Schuler Entertainment
Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette, IN 08/12/13 3000+ Elliott Hall of Music 5555555 Chris was fantastic! I needed everything to be inclusive and easy as we have a very busy orientation structure. He was great!! Great agency to work with for entertainment too! Kasi Jones, Coordinator of Orientation
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Methodist University, Fayetteville, NC 08/16/13 550+ Reeves 5555555 Christopher Carter had a fantastic show! My students loved him and the show was the perfect addition to making our Freshmen Orientation an experience to never forget! Doris Munoz, Director of Campus Life
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 08/30/13 1000+ OVerture Center for the Arts 5555-5Chris always does a great job. This is our fourth year having him at this event, and each year he leaves the students amazed and wanting more. Dave Laur, Coordinator of First-Year Programs Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada 09/01/13 3000+ Fieldhouse 5555555 Chris is phenomenal. William Johnson, Student Development and First Year Experience Programs Coordiantor
Albion College, Albion, MI 09/04/13 200 Outside on the Campus Quad 3555-55 Christopher is a class act! He performs and excellent show every time and he is great to work with. I have seen a lot of hypnotists, and Chris even brought some new things to the show that I had never seen before. Jennifer Schreer, Director for Campus Programs and Organizations Hope College, Holland, MI 09/06/13 600+ The Knickerbocker Theatre 5555555 Easily our FAVORITE performance of the year. He has been coming here for years. Students always love him and they come back each year. Chris Bohle, Associate Director of Student Life
Colorado Mountain College, Glenwood Springs, CO 09/18/13 40+ Recker Student Lounge 5555-54 Chris is Amazing! We will definitely have him again! His show is mind blowing Brandon Fox, CSAC University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO 08/21/13 1000+ Hendricks Hall 5555555 Our student body loved Chris's performance. He was actively involved with the audience throughout his performance. Carrie Calovich, Comedy Coordinator Loras College, Dubuque, IA 08/24/13 500 Auditorium 5555555 Emma Smith, Programmer Executive
Lenoir-Rhyne University, Hickory, NC 10/03/13 184 Belk Centrum 5555555 Absolutely fantastic show! The students loved everything about it and cannot wait to have more shows with Christopher Carter! Jonathan Rink, Director of Residence Life
Wilmington College, Wilmington, OH 10/05/13 160 Cafeteria 5555555 Christopher Carter blew our students away! He did an amazing job of messing with people's minds! Rebecca Miller, APB Comic Entertainment Chair Saint Ambrose University, Davenport, IA 01/17/14 150 Rogalski Center Ballroom 4444-44 Chelsea Ebert, CAB Special Events co-chair Lewis University, Romeoville, IL 03/12/14 50 Lecture Hall 4435-44 Ashley Dobbyn, Assistant Director Freshman Admission
Northeast Iowa Community College-Peosta, Peosta, IA 04/07/14 100 Cafeteria 5555-55 Tons of positive feedback after the show! Easy to work with and very professional! Kara Popp, Director of Student Life CRAIG KARGES (16) 559 4.99 Karges Productions
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 08/20/13 1600 Tent at Carnegie Mellon 5555555 Craig's show was excellent as always; we have had him do this Orientation program annually for many years. The Orientation Counselors who saw him as first year students are excited to see him again and share the experience with our 1340 new students. We get over 1500 at the event every year. It is a great show! Anne Witchner, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs; Director of Orientaiton
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA 08/23/13 600+ Union Ballroom 5555555 Craig is one of our most anticipated acts every year and he never disappoints! I have seen his show three times and continue to find myself lost in a jaw dropping trance. Jade Leitzel, Assistant Director of Orientation Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA 08/24/13 850+ Off-campus venue 5555555 This was Craig's third time performing during the Lehigh University orientation weekend. As always he was captivating, entertaining and put on an amazing show. We plan to bring him back next year. Matt Kitchie, Director of Student Activities
Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, AR 08/26/13 325 Garrison Center Union 5555-55 The show was amazing and the students loved it!!! Chad J. Fielding, Dean of Students
University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 08/27/13 1018 E.J. Thomas Hall 5555555 Craig Karges is simply fantastic. The audience was gasping from amazement within minutes of his show. Craig and his wife are two of the best people to work with! Both kind-hearted and extremely personable. Holly K. Pilcavage, GA-RHPB Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI 08/28/13 600 Rozsa Theatre 5555555 Katie Cooper, Assistant Director
Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD 09/12/13 375+ Krikac Auditorium 5555555 Craig put on an awesome show and brought in a record number of students for our live entertainment events. He was very easy to work with and did a great job putting on a teaser to help attract more students. We look forward to doing more business with him in the future!I would recommend him to any school out there trying to diversify their acts and have a great time! Chance, Director Live Entertainment
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 09/13/13 137 Sarratt|Rand Lounge 5555-55 With almost 19 years of involvement with Student Activities I am still amazed with the caliber of work Craig Karges produces on stage. He is so great that his charisma and stage presence could warm up a room in Antarctica. Dwayne V. Elliott, Director, Arts & Campus Events Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 09/20/13 850+ SUB Allen Theater
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5554555 Craig was very nice and well spoken. He was prepared on all fronts. He gave the crowd the show they were looking for. He performed during our Family Weekend and his show brought entertainment for all ages. I would definitely recommend him to other college campuses. He did a great job. Regine Cliatt, TAB Nightlife Coordinator
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University of Washington-Bothell Campus, Bothell, WA 09/25/13 50+ Mobius Hall 5555555 He was great to work with and a great performer. I loved how flexible he was and happy to just be there with the students. I would recommend working with him for any college campus and hope to get the opportunity to work with him again. Jeff Sann, Resident Director
Concordia University-Seward, Seward, NE 09/06/13 270 Chapel 5555555 Seriously one of the sweetest people I know. Daniel Martin truly knows how to relate to the audience and is very articulate about his needs. We will definitely be supporting him throughout the years. Allyson Porath, Student Activities Co-Chair
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, Shippensburg, PA 09/21/13 300 Shippensburg University Multi Purpose Room 5555555 Totally Awesome!!! David Meckes, Graduate Assistant for the University Union and Student Activities(CUB)
Regis University, Denver, CO 09/26/13 350+ Mountain View Rooom (On Campus) 5555555 Craig Karges has been to Regis for the past 10 years and brings something original, engaging, and thrilling every year! He is wonderful and easy to work with and makes the planning process a breeze. Craig is a great entertainer who grabs the attention of the audience and keeps them on the edge of their seats the entire show! It's a joy to have Craig at Regis and we will definitely continue to bring him back to perform! Justine Espinosa, Regis University Student Goverment Association (RUSGA) Director of Programming Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg, MA 09/27/13 450 Weston Auditorium 5555555 Craig is THE best at what he does. He was the perfect person to have kick-off our Family Weekend. We will definitely bring him back! Shane Franzen, Associate Director, Student Development
Cedar Crest College, Allentown, PA 09/28/13 250 College 5555555 Craig is the best in the college market. There is no other act that is perfect for students, families and staff. He is outstanding year after year. I have hired him for years because he is amazing! Mary-Alice Ozechoski, Dean of Students The Governor's Academy, Byfield, MA 10/04/13 150+ Wilkie Center 5555555 This is the second time we have had Craig to campus. Our students and faculty enjoy his performance and I find Craig to be personable and very low maintenance as a performers. It's been a great night on every level both times we have hosted Craig. Samantha Howson, Dir. of Student Activities
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 01/17/14 430 Student Union 5555-55 Craig Karges was a great performer to have to kick off our first event of the spring semester. His talent combined with his interpersonal skills helped the students stay engaged and intrigued throughout the entire show. Brian Donahue, Graduate Assistant
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Whitewater, WI 09/01/13 590 ballroom 5555555 Melissa Grosso, Leadership Advisor
Davenport University, Grand Rapids, MI 09/03/13 210+ Gym 5555-55 Daniel Martin was outstanding. His originality in his performance was superb! We hope that he can come back to our campus again. Go Daniel Martin! Dena Willis and Caitlin Kirchner, Housing and Res Life
Keene State College, Keene, NH 09/13/13 220+ Mabel Brown Student Center 5555-55 Amazing and easy to work with. Fun performance and relationship to audience. Would absolutely have him back. One of the best events I have coordinated as events coordinator within a 17 month span. Ryan Mahan, Events Coordinator University of La Verne, La Verne, CA 09/18/13 100+ university of LaVerne 5555555 Great! Must have again! Very Energetic! Estrellita Guzman, Comedy Chair
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus, Portales, NM 01/21/14 240+ Ballroom 5555555 Most genuine act I have ever worked with. Edwin Lee, ASAB Entertainment Co-coordinator
Williston State College, Williston, ND 02/26/14 60+ Teton Lounge 5555555 Daniel was absolutely amazing! He captured the student's attention right away and never gave it back! :) Everyone was blown away and talked about it for days afterwards. WSC loves Daniel Martin! Tara Weltikol, Student Life Coordinator Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg, Middletown, PA 03/05/14 40 Stacks Stage 5555555 He did awesome! The audience was amazed and couldn't believe their eyes with how he did all of his tricks. Logan Echard, Secretary/PAC Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY 03/06/14 90+ Laura's Lounge 5555555 Alicia Bates, Assistant Director of Campus Activ Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall, MN
03/25/14 80+ CC117 5555555 It's honestly not even funny how GREAT he was! Dan had the best attitude and was one of the best performers we have had. Awesome! Kristen Ward, SAC Executive Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY 04/05/14 100+ Student Center Forum 5555555 Dan is always amazing and a favorite here! We love bringing him here! Bethany Wawro, CUB board
SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica-Rome, Utica, NY 04/10/14 135 SUNY IT 5555555 Daniel was an absolute pleasure to work with. His
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performance was out of this world. I can't wait for him to come see us again. He needs to perform at every college! Enmaunuel Reynoso, President
Saint Martin's University, Lacey, WA 04/12/14 45 Student Union 5555555 Daniel was incredibly engaging and hilarious. The students were fully invested in him and the show the entire time. He was really easy to work with also. I would love to have him back! Brittany Reed, Assistant Director ERIC DITTELMAN (7) 239 4.88 Franco Talent
American University, Washington, DC 08/23/13 222 Tavern 5555-44 Eric was FANTASTIC!! He was engaging with our students and did about an hour of teasers before the show which caused students to show up early to the event (something that NEVER happens at our school). He is incredibly easy to work with. Katie Junot, Coordinator, Program Initiatives Babson College, Wellesley, MA 09/02/12 150+ Sorenson Theater 5555--4 Eric was such a pleasure to have and work with. He was loved by the crowd, and delivered a wonderful performance! Gaby Deraney, Miss
Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY 09/04/13 98 Marist College Cabaret 555555Eric Dittelman was great to work with! He was very easy going and put on a great show. The audience was attentive and amazed. Eric also did another short routine with just the members of the board as he was cleaning up. I would highly recommend him to other colleges! Abigail Denis, Socials Committe Chair
University of South Carolina-Columbia, Columbia, SC 01/16/14 106 Theater 5555-53 Promo was on our organization. The show was on the first week of the Spring semester so we were unable to promote the event to the extent we usually can. Artist was great and the audience was thoroughly entertained. Eric's performance was a fun blend of comedy and magic. Taylor Bush, Vice President of Programming and Diversity Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg, PA 02/28/14 70 Kehr Union Ballroom 555555Rob Rowinski, Special Events Chair Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT 04/07/14 80 Torp Theater 5555555 Brendon Goodridge, Resident Director
Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, MO 04/29/14 195 Taylor Performing Arts Center 5545555 Eric's mind reading was second to none. The technical parts of the show were some of the very best that we have seen on campus. His illusions were magnificent. At times, it seemed as though he struggled to make the audience a part of the show. A major reason for this is likely because we had to have him perform in a 2500 seat auditorium in which the stage is about 40 feet from the nearest audience member. I would guess that if he would have been in a more intimate venue, he would have had no issue in integrating the audience fully into the show. Overall, it was a great show and I definitely would consider booking Eric Dittelman again! Landon Adams, Director of Student Activities ERIC MINA (8) 274 4.89 GP Entertainment
Thomas College, Waterville, ME 01/08/14 300+ Thomas College Auditorium 5555555
Eric Mina put on an amazing performance that students are still talking about days after. He is one of the best entertainers that we have worked with! Students are excited and are already looking forward to seeing him perform on campus again. Demi Robshaw, Campus Activities Board Chair Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT 01/16/14 180+ student center btr 5555555 Dajoun Jones
Herkimer County Community College, Herkimer, NY 01/21/14 50+ rich 247 5555555 Great show! Leann Pratt, Assistant Director of Student Activities
College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA 01/24/14 200+ Phi Beta Kappa Hall 3445-35 Eric was incredibly easy-going and easy to work with. He connected well with the students, so much so that he was busy signing autographs for over an hour after the show. His teaser was incredibly engaging, too. We enjoyed working with him! Kaitlyn Moran, Coordinator, Programming Rollins College, Winter Park, FL 04/08/14 100+ Daves downunder 5555-55 Honestly the best show of any kind we have had on campus! A event! Brad baker, assistant director of REP
Castleton State College, Castleton, VT 04/23/14 130+ Fire side cafe 5555-55 I was not a believer that I could be hypnotized, boy was I proven wrong!!!! After I woke up I was sent to the audience where I later fell back into hypnosis and still part of the show. The crowd was fantastic, most attended event we have had at our college. Everyone had an amazing time. Great audience participation, got the whole crowd involved! Phenomenal performance will have him back next year for sure David ievoli, President of Campus Activities
Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT 04/24/14 110+ Midtown Student Center Theater 5555-55 Eric is amazing! His show broke our record for most attended event we have ever had!I loved that his preview really excited the students that they were more excited than ever to attend the event. I would love to bring him back! Devon Camacho, Entertainment Chair
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg, PA 05/02/14 250+ Kehr Union Ballroom 5555555 Eric provided a phenomenal show!!! He did some magic as a teaser for a few hours before the show, which drew in many more people to his full stage hypnosis show. Students really enjoyed his show! I highly recommend getting Eric for an event!!!! Rob Rowinski, Special Events Chair FREDERICK WINTERS (7) 244 4.98 Bass/Schuler Entertainment
Lincoln College, Lincoln, IL 08/16/13 150 Johnston Center 5555-55 Jeff Nelson, Dir. of Student Activities
Edgewood College, Madison, WI 08/28/13 275 Anderson Auditorium 5555555 Even though Fred was sick, he still put on an amazing show for new students! We had standing room only available and people were still trying to cram in to see him perform! Those on stage loved it and the audience was fully captivated by his performance! We've already been asked to bring him back next year! Rosana Godinez, Assistant Director of Student Activities
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University of Wisconsin-Superior, Superior, WI 09/02/13 100+ University 5555555 Best hypnotist ever! Mr. Winters has been performing at our university for over 15 years and his performances are always a hit with our students. He is entertaining, professional, and memorable. It was almost been a month since he was here and the students are still talking about it. We are already looking forward to having him again next year! First Year Experience Staff, Lead Student Alverno College, Milwaukee, WI 02/05/14 1+ Conference Center 55555-5 Students loved the performance and the experience! Daysi Perez, Student Event Chair
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI 03/04/14 260+ Reeve Memorial Union 5555-55 A lot of fun! Great amount of audience participation. Nikki Raccio, Music and Variety Chair
Northeastern Junior College, Sterling, CO 04/08/14 400+ Bank of Colorado Event Center 5555555 Frederick, there is a reason why our campus has continuously chosen you as entertainment for the past 20 years, and this show was no exception! We, the students, thoroughly enjoyed the show as always, and it was very engaging, which we loved. It was a pleasure meeting you guys, thanks for taking the time to get to know us officers. Thank you for 20 years of ab-engaging, tearrolling entertainment! You rock!! Sianna Gomez, ASG President Parkland College, Champaign, IL 04/16/14 60 Parkland Theatre 4555-55 Great to work with. Very entertaining. Students talk about it for days afterwards. John Eby, Activities Program Manager JOEL MEYERS GP Entertainment
California University of Pennsylvania, California, PA 08/23/13 237 Natali Student Center Performance Center 5555555 Joel is a very personable guy and is absolutely great to have at our school. We thoroughly enjoy every time he comes to Cal U! Kate Sheldon, Student - Secretary/Treasurer The College of Saint Scholastica, Duluth, MN 08/31/13 400 The Mitchell Auditorium 5555555 Joel is wonderful! His personality makes the show! It was amazing! We will definitely be bringing him back for years to come! Marisa Sanderson, Student Activities Coordinator
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany, NY 09/28/13 300 ACPHS Student Center 201 & 202 4545-55 Joel put on a strong show and had the audience laughing and highly engaged. Although we weren't informed in advance, we needed one of our staff to operate the audio system according to his script. Joel performed the same routine from the highlight video on his website... which detracted a bit from the originality of the audience experience. Joel did stay after the show to sign autographs and interact with the audience. We had a high audience approval of the event. Reid Ockerman, Asst Dir of Student Engagement and Leadership
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 10/18/13 350 University of Arizona Grand Ballroom 555555Joel was awesome to work with. Easy to contact prior to the show, easy to talk to and was clear about his needs from us in order
to put on a great show. He arrived totally prepared and seemed very excited to work with us. The audience very obviously loved the show and he interacted with them constantly. We would recommend Joel 100%. We had a great time and the show was fantastic! Elizabeth Kelly, Family Weekend Logisitics Director
Saint Cloud State University, Saint Cloud, MN 04/24/14 250+ Atwood Ballroom 5555555 Joel was one of the best artists I have worked with. He has an awesome personality,works great with people and is always willing to help. He is someone my committee definitely wants to bring again Daniela Blanton, Music and Variety coordinator (Former Husky Nightlife) JONATHAN BURNS Fresh Variety
Quincy University, Quincy, IL 09/20/13 150 Student Center 5555-5Performer was very professional and agency is ALWAYS easy to work with. Crystal Sutter, Director of Campus and Community Events
Georgia Highlands CollegeFloyd Campus, Rome, GA 10/24/13 300+ Student Center 555555Very strange and hilarious act! Students loved it! John Spranza, Director of Student Life JONATHAN FROST Chilling Entertainment
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill, Cobleskill, NY 09/10/13 340 Bouck Theater 5555555 Jonathan was amazing. He arrived 4 hours before the show started to set-up and get familiar with the stage. Students LOVED his show. Mike Wacksman, Assistant Director of Student Life JOSH MCVICAR'S COMEDY HYPNOSIS On That Note Entertainment
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, Odessa, TX 03/19/14 80+ Student Activity Center 5555555 Our students thoroughly enjoyed Josh's performance and they are still talking about it. Josh's performance was something unique to our students and they had a great time. We will definitely be bringing him back some time. Brian Street, Director of Student Life JOSHUA SETH Joshua Seth
SUNY Maritime College, Throggs Neck, NY 04/23/14 100+ TIV 5555--Joshua Seth is the best! We brought him back to close out our year again and he was spectacular! A. Romeo, Assistant Dean of Students
Knox College, Galesburg, IL 05/24/14 75+ Outdoor Carnival Tent (30 ft x 60 ft) 4555554 Joshua was wonderful! He was very flexible and prompt with the paper work. On our end we were a little worried about how the event might turnout under a big tent, but the venue was perfect and Joshua did a great job. The students really enjoyed his performance. Travis Greenlee, Assistant Director of Student Activities LARRY & RAVEN Fresh Variety
Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL 08/23/13 750+ Student Center 555555Such an easy pair to work with! Can't wait to
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have them back again next year. Very professional, friendly, and low maintenance. Jill Zambito, Director, SILD
Saint Joseph's College-New York, Brooklyn, NY 10/02/13 250 St. Joseph's College 5555-55 Larry and Raven were great! Can't wait to have them back again next year! Magie Hassanin, Sr. Admin. Asst. MAD CHAD TAYLOR Bass/Schuler Entertainment
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill, Cobleskill, NY 08/23/13 300 Bouck Theater 5545444 Chad is great to work with and his show was very well received by the students. Jeff Foote, Activities Director Aurora University, Aurora, IL 08/24/13 200 Perry Theatre 5555555 Brandy Skierkiewicz, Director of Student Engagement
Gillette College, Gillette, WY 09/30/13 55+ Performance Event 5555555 The show was very entertaining. The artist was very cooperative and got the crowd involved in his show. Everyone at the end of his show was still talking about him. I cannot thank him enough for working with us and we hope to see him again in the very near future. Josh Hulgan, Coordinator of Campus Life & Housing Northwest College, Powell, WY 10/03/13 150+ Nelson Performing Arts - Auditorium 5555544 Chad Taylor is a comedian who just happens to be one of the best jugglers I have ever seen! Marcus Crook, Student Activities Coord MARK HAYWARD Fresh Variety
Western New England University, Springfield, MA 09/27/13 40 Stadium Lecture Style Classroom 5555-53 Danielle Kireyczyk, Graduate Assistant, Student Activities & Leadership MARK TOLAND MT Productions
University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha, WI 10/08/13 140 The Cinema 5555555 Great show!!!! Very Awesome Teasers Damone Ford, Special events
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 01/24/14 185 Forum Hall 5555555 Mark was great to work with. He really got the crowd into the show and built a great atmosphere. I would highly recommend bringing him to for your next event! Troy Pike, Graduate Advisor K State After Hours
University of Illinois at Springfield, Springfield, IL 01/25/14 150 Brooke's Auditorium 4555-45 So easy to work with and friendly, great report with the audience! Mary Umbarger, Student organization and leadership coordinator
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02/22/14 160 Cabot House Theatre 5555555 Mark's show was spell-binding! It generated buzz throughout the Harvard campus, as he delivered an amazing evening of entertainment for a record-setting audience. A month later, students are still raving about his show! Mark provided
thought-provoking and captivating entertainment for a highly intelligent audience and left them asking one thing: when will Mark come back? All in all, an excellent show! Samantha Singh, Vice President of Cabot Theatre Company Board of Directors
Maryville University of Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO 04/04/14 134 DUC 4555555 Really a fantastic performance! Mark was such a joy to have at Maryville! Krissy Bryde, Live performance chair MAT FRANCO Franco Talent
The University of Texas-Pan American, Edinburg, TX 08/22/13 1000+ Gym 5525555 Franco was an awesome performer, however for a venue like a gym and a crowd of 1000, this kind of performance did not work. It was too noisy, the gym was not equipped with the right sound system, and if the students were not directly in front of him, they did not get the chance to feel engaged. LM Cortina, Program Coordinator The University of Texas-Pan American, Edinburg, TX 01/15/14 250+ UTPA Student Union 5555555 The students loved Mat. He did an excellent job. I loved his enthusiasm and how he engaged the students! Daniela Venegas, Programming Board Advisor
Westfield State University, Westfield, MA 01/25/14 200 Dever Stage 4555-55 Mat put on an awesome awesome show! Students were talking about him days after he had performed about how much they liked him. We had Mat come two years ago and many juniors and seniors came out to see him again because of how great his shows are!! He is a great guy and I would highly recommend him to any school! Steve Kligerman, VP of Programming on SGA MICHAEL C. ANTHONY Neon Entertainment
University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 09/10/13 1448 E.J. Thomas Hall 555555Michael C.'s hypnosis show gets better and better every time we bring him to campus! He's hilarious and really knows how to work the crowd. Michael is a pleasure to work with and is always willing to stick around after the show to talk to our students about his expertise! Holly K. Pilcavage, GA-RHPB MATT THE KNIFE Matt the Knife Productions
Washington & Jefferson College, Washington, PA 03/28/14 120+ Washington and Jefferson College 4555554 This was the most attended event we have had alongside our Big Bingo. Jessi Price, Big Events Coordinator MICHAEL KENT (25) 861 4.92 Fresh Variety
llinois State University, Normal, IL 08/14/13 575 Brown Ballroom 5555-55 Excellent performer for our Welcome Week. The students enjoyed Michael's magic and comedy. Definitely a high quality act and performer. Michelle Whited, Programming Coordinator
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC 08/17/13 1100 Byrnes Auditorium 5555555 He was wonderful! He was my first act in my position on my programming board. I adored him and enjoyed him all together! I
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would want to bring him back sometime! Kimberly Branham, Coffeehouse Chair
Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY 08/22/13 300+ NKU Ballroom 4555544 Michael Kent is wonderful to work with. That is evident in our yearly booking of him. NKU loves Michael Kent! Leah Kelly, Coordinator of Programming
Miami University-Oxford, Oxford, OH 08/23/13 600 Student Center 5545-44 Most easy going performer. Great to work with and fabulous personality. Can't wait to book him again. Most successful part of Welcome Week. Laura Whitmire, Assistant Director
Urbana University, Urbana, OH 08/24/13 110 Student Center 5555-55 Always a huge hit on campus! Michael is excellent with our students - from the quality of his pre-show prep through the end of the show. A true and proven fan-favorite! Mitch Joseph, Director of Campus Life
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, Bowling Green, OH 08/26/13 425 Student Center Ballroom 5555-55 Better every year! Andy Alt, Director Texas A & M University-Texarkana, Texarkana, TX 08/28/13 150 Eagle Hall (Banquet Room) 5555-55 Michael was fantastic to work with! Our students loved him and he was really helpful with promoting the show. He instagrammed & tweeted with our students, sent posters, and did a noon teaser. We can't wait to have him back! Celeste McNiel, Coordinator for Student Activities Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH 08/30/13 590 Dana Center 5555-55 We love Michael! Jean M. Couture, Director of Student Activities University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Green Bay, WI 09/03/13 250 Phoenix Rooms 5555-55 Great show! We all loved it! Beth Ledvina, Variety Entertainment
Niagara County Community College, Sanborn, NY 09/05/13 140 Dining Room/Cafe 5555-55 Awesome show. Kept students engaged & entertained. One of our most attended events. Heather Saba, Technical Assistant
Rockford College, Rockford, IL 09/14/13 134 Regents Hall 5555-55 Michael was a hit from the very start of his arrival on campus. Connected well with student leaders and continued the connection the entire night with the whole crowd. His humor brought laughs out of the entire audience throughout the night. Would love to bring him back on campus! Jil Gates, Director of Student Activities Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN 09/16/13 100+ Saint Mary's Hall 5555555 Laura at Fresh Variety and Mr. Kent are the complete package. They send high quality posters before the show, which is rare, and they keep in touch throughout the entire process. The show itself is high quality and students enjoy the comedic aspects just as much as the mind bending. Great job all around. Lance Thompson, Dir of Student Activ
Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, MO 09/17/13 300 Corley Auditorium 5555555 We were thrilled with both Michael's performance and the attendance, both of which far exceeded our expectations. Our students loved Michael! Landon Adams, Director Mount St Mary's University-Emmitsburg, Emmitsburg, MD 09/20/13 114 1808 5555-55 Michael was a pleasure to work with! His energy and humor was awesome and really got the crowd going! It was an awesome experience! I would recommend him for any university/venue! Jennifer McSparron, AMP Leader Capital University, Columbus, OH 09/25/13 300+ The Mezz 5555555 The biggest turnout we have ever had for an event like this. Great job! Morgan Gates, Executive Director
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 09/27/13 500 Viking Union MPR 5555555 The teaser was amazing. The show had the audience on their feet, standing ovation. An amazing blend of comedy and magic. Darioush Mansourzadeh, Special Events Coordinator Fordham University, Bronx, NY 10/04/13 250 Fordham University Auditorium 5555-55 Wonderful show for Family Weekend Audience. Colleen Biemer, Special Events, Campus Activities Board
McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA 10/15/13 150 Student Union - Main Stage 4555-44 Great show! Really enjoyed Michael. Will definitely invite him back during our next rotation. Thanks! Kedrick Nicholas, Director of Student Activities Brenau University, Gainesville, GA 01/08/14 135 Pearce Auditorium 5555554 Michael was very engaging and entertaining! Our students loved it. From a staff perspective, he was also very easy to work with. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. Lauren Hall, Student Activities Coordinator University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA 01/13/14 175 University Center Ballroom 5555555 Michael has been a guaranteed success at every campus I've worked with - he's so pleasant to work with, so helpful & so hilarious. Always a joy! LeeAnne Sipe, Assistant Director University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg, KY 01/15/14 350 Gatliff Chapel 5555555 Michael was amazing and incredible to work with. I would recommend him for any school. Lisa Bartram, Director of Student Activities
Otterbein University, Westerville, OH 01/27/14 110+ Otterbein Campus Center 5555-44 Great show. Really connected with audience. Read crowd well. Very professional. Kira Smalley, Gen. Member Luther College, Decorah, IA 02/07/14 200+ Marty's Cyber Cafe 5555545 It was a very clean and entertaining show. The students enjoyed every minute of it. Ashley Swanson, SAC Spotlight Co-Chair Keene State College, Keene, NH 04/17/14 65 Mabel Brown Room 5555545
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Michael was friendly and very easy to work with. He stuck around after the show to greet and take photos with our students. I appreciated his genuine interest in our school and our students. He's an exceptional performer! Jennifer Ferrell, Director of Student Involvement Monmouth College, Monmouth, IL 05/02/14 155 Dahl Chapel 5555555 Great, as always. Absolute pleasure to work with. Emily Orenstein, Performing Arts Chair MIKE SUPER Mike Super
University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 08/23/13 1545 E.J. Thomas Hall 555555Mike Super was LAVENOUS! His full performing arts magic and illusion show blew the minds of everyone in the audience! There is still a buzz going around about how he pulled everything off so seamlessly. Mike was great even after the show and stayed as long as it took for everyone to get through the meet and greet line. Holly K. Pilcavage, Graduate Assistant, Residence Hall Program Board NORMAN NG Norman Magic Productions, Inc.
Coe College, Cedar Rapids, IA 03/29/14 100 Coe College Gage Memorial Union 5555-55 Laura Van Buer, Coordinator of Student Union & Student Activities University of St Thomas, Saint Paul, MN 05/03/14 80 Scooter's 4454-44 Norman was fun to have on campus! He kept the audience engaged and his magic kept them interested! Christine Robbins, Tommies After Dark STAR Intern RAN'D SHINE (8) 268 4.79 Everything But The Mime
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, PA 08/24/13 100+ Cole 5555553 Abby Trypus, Graduate Assistant
Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold, MD 08/28/13 200+ Dining Hall 5555555 Awesome show for college students. Great mix of comedy and magic, great audience participation. We will for sure bring Ran'D back at some point. Anthony Davis, Student Life Specialist
East Stroudsburg Univ of Pennsylvania, East Stroudsburg, PA 08/29/13 50+ Common Grounds 5555-44 Daniel Pagan-Figueroa, Campus Activities Board
Monroe College-Bronx, Bronx, NY 10/03/13 80+ Auditorium 4555-44 Edith Banks, Director of Student Activities
Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA 10/04/13 30+ ACC Auditorium 4555--In large part due to weather, we had a smaller turnout than expected. However, Ran'D Shine did an excellent job to committing to the intimate audience, and those who were in attendance had a fantastic time at the show. Michael Coletti, President Wildcat Events Board
Iona College, New Rochelle, NY 10/05/13 18 Endzone 5455544 Ariel May, Magic show St Petersburg College-St. Petersburg/Gibbs, St.
Petersburg, FL 01/06/14 400 registration center 5555-54 Was incredible, students and staff enjoyed every moment of his performance. Look forward to having him here again! Davie Gill, Coordinator, Student Life and Leadership St Petersburg College-St. Petersburg/Gibbs, St. Petersburg, FL 01/09/14 60+ Administration Building 4555-5Stephanie Henningsen, Student Activities Coordinator
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University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 01/15/14 869 E.J. Thomas Hall 555555Sailesh is absolutely amazing and extremely hilarious! He's a hypnotist that we tell our students is "suggested for mature audiences" and this brings so many people in just to see what he's all about! He's literally brilliant and really knows how to reel in the crowd with what he has the students under hypnosis do up on stage! Holly K. Pilcavage, GA-RHPB SEAN BOTT The College Agency
Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA 10/03/13 250 PUB MPR 4455-45 Sean was really great, he came early and did promotion and stayed after and talked with the audience. Katie Rousso, Chair Upper Iowa University, Fayette, IA 10/07/13 100+ Student Center 5555555 Sean was excellent! He was VERY easy to work with and the dinner table teasers and show exceeded expectations. Amy Tucker, Director of Student Activities Des Moines Area Community CollegeBoone, Boone, IA 10/09/13 200 Courter Center 5555-55 Sean is SOOO GREAT! He interacts with our students and is one of my favorites to bring on campus!!! The students loved him and his show! Steve Krafcisin, Student Activities Coordinator Kenyon College, Gambier, OH 10/19/13 200 Rosse Hall 5555-55 Sean was an absolute pleasure to have on campus! Communication prior to the performance was a breeze and he arrived ontime and ready to go. Sean is easily one of the most low-maintenance entertainers I've worked with and has a natural ability to connect to audience members. We look forward to having him back! Kim Blank, Assistant Director of Student Activities
Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, PA 01/31/14 100 Gemmell Student Complex Food Court 5555555 Abagail Streich, University Activities Board Memeber SEAN BOTT Bass/Schuler Entertainment
Walsh University, North Canton, OH 01/16/14 230 Barrette Center 4555-54 I can’t tell you how much we appreciated Sean's performance! The students are still raving about how awesome and mind-blowing he was! It was also very refreshing to have such a laid-back artist who wasn’t just here to do a show and leave. Sean even put in extra time before AND after the show- the students, Programming Board, and I all appreciated and enjoyed every bit of his time here! Our Programming Board mem-
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bers especially appreciated that he could be funny while still keeping the show relatively clean and that he was able to connect with everyone so well. He did a wonderful job relating to the students. He didn't need to be extremely vulgar, but threw in those witty little comments that college students love. He was sincere. We could tell he loved interacting with the crowd. He made it fun. Absolutely wonderful! Bernadette Strausbaugh, Director of Student Activities and Commuter Services Blackburn College, Carlinville, IL 03/28/14 50 Bothwell Auditorium 5555-55 Sean was great, super nice and laid back, but also professional. He was great in engaging the audience and keeping everyone interested and entertained. Courtney Egner, Student Activities Assistant Blackburn College, Carlinville, IL 03/28/14 30+ Bothwell Conservatory 5555455 I loved Sean! He was a hilarious and mind blowing! Please come back! Ariana Barker, Student Activities
Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, IA 04/12/14 45 Student Conference 5555-53 Our audience included a group of high school students we were hosting for a conference, as well as members of our campus community. The show was absolutely amazing! As advertised, Sean Bott's performance included comedy, improv and mentalism that we are still talking about 3 days later! How DID he do that? We would definitely bring Sean back to campus!!! Carol Williams, Dir of Multicultural Engagement Williston State College, Williston, ND 04/15/14 50+ Teton Lounge 5555555 WSC loved Sean!! He blew our minds and had a line of student waiting to talk to him after the show! We definitely will have him back! Tara Weltikol, Student Life Coordinator SPIDEY GP Entertainment
Le Moyne College, Syracuse, NY 01/24/14 350+ Small Auditorium 5555555 He was great, the crowed loved the whole show. The venue was full and everyone loved it. Spidey and his manager were easy to work with. He was the first artist I have seen to give a shout out to our programming board in the show. Paul Rich, Commitee member TEAM M&M Everything But The Mime
Georgia Highlands CollegeFloyd Campus, Rome, GA 08/26/13 400+ Student Center 5555555 Students LOVE Mike and Margaret! The most amazing balloon creations and most beautiful body art on the market! Students demand them every year, and we will bring them back as much as possible! John Spranza, Director of Student Life Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL 03/28/14 1500 Recreation Center 5555555 Team M&M are absolutely fabulous!!! Great to work with and our students love them!!! Jenna Wicks, Dawg's Nite Out
College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, ID 04/18/14 400+ Student Union 5555555 They were awesome! They blew everyone's mind with their talent. We highly recommend them for any event. We will be bringing them back for sure! Jasmine Lopez, Student Activities Specialist Clark College, Vancouver, WA 05/06/14 200+ Gaiser Student Center 5555554 Team M&M are amazingly talented artists who talents surpassed my expectations. They were so friendly and caring with our large population of
students. We will definitely have them return. One suggestion: The promotion (black glasses and black outfits) doesn't reflect their outgoing personalities and their amazing talents. Samantha Lelo, Student Life Support Supervisor TOM DELUCA Admire Entertainment
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC 08/22/13 1000+ Byrnes Auditorium 3555-5Great performance students really enjoyed out of all the years Tom has been coming to Winthrop this was probably the best show yet! Tevin Brown, DiGiorgio Student Union Special Events Chair XCLUSIVE GP Entertainment
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC 10/10/13 145 The Edge 5555-55 Xclusive did a great job hosting our open Mic. Very interactive and fun show. Tevin Brown, Special Events Chair
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University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 08/28/13 2500 Iowa Memorial Union 3534355 Airbrush trucker hats were great to have with a big crowd. The artist took orders so people could get what they wanted while checking out the rest of the event. A huge success! Molly Golemo, Coordinator, Student Activities AIRBRUSH WINTER HAT ARTISTS Fun Enterprises, Inc.
University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 01/12/14 718 Robertson's Dining Hall 555555The airbrush hats were a HIT! The line was long the whole entire event because every student wanted to get a hat designed. Sean and Anthony, the artists, were so great to work with! Holly K. Pilcavage, GA-RHPB ALIEN LASER TAG Kirkland Productions
Centenary College of Louisiana, Shreveport, LA 03/17/14 40 Jones Rice Field 555555Kirkland is always professional and outstanding in every way and I almost exclusively use them for performers and novelty acts. Great company, fast response time. Ashlie R. Daigle, Director of Student Involvement ASIAN NAME PAINTING AND CARICATURE.COM (NAMES AND FACES) Everything But The Mime Spartanburg Methodist College, Spartanburg, SC 08/19/13 100+ Student Center 555555Kim Caton, Director of Student Activities
Georgia Northwestern Technical College, Rome, GA 09/03/13 200+ Polk Campus 5555555 April Welch, Campus Manager Roane State Community College, Harriman, TN 04/08/14 300 Student Lounger 5545-5The students had a great time! Sarah Hooper, Coordinator Student Engagement Roane State Community College, Harriman, TN
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04/10/14 300 RSCC Oak Ridge Campus 5555555 Students loved it! Cody Villarreal, Assistant Professor
Frostburg State University, Frostburg, MD 05/03/14 800 Lane University Center 5555555 We loved having Robin for this event. The students absolutely loved the Pippa's Names. She had a great turnout! We will definitely have this event again in the future and as always, we love working with Everything But the Mime Amy Fynes, Assistant Director of Student Activities ATOM, THE WORLD'S FASTEST PAINTER Mark Sonder Productions, Inc.
University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 08/24/13 1435 E.J. Thomas Hall 555555ATOM is amazing! His fast-paced spray paint artwork is phenomenal. His energy is unbelievable and he is someone our students talk about even after the event is over! ATOM is absolutely fantastic to work with and helps make our Casino Night a wonderful success. Holly K. Pilcavage, GA-RHPB AWARE-TXT CEP Incorporated
Sitting Bull College, Fort Yates, ND 05/01/14 75+ Campus 5555555 The presenters (Dave and Alyssa) were very polite and friendly to all of the students and staff at Sitting Bull College. It was a presentation that we needed to see and be a part of. It also fit the objectives of the tribal traffic safety program that sponsored the event. Juliana Taken Alive, Director of TRIO BALLOON ARTIST, FACE PAINTER, HENNA TATTOO Kirkland Productions
Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO 01/15/14 200+ Animas Lounge 445555Thanks Michelle. Our students loved the Henna and the Spin Art. We can't wait to have you come back to our campus. Elizabeth Roberts, Union Programming Coordinator BALLOONS BY LESTER & BODY ART BY SUSAN (15) 523 4.98 Everything But The Mime
College of Mount St. Joseph, Patchogue, NY 09/05/13 1200 Quad 5555555 They showed up early and decorated our tents! Campus Activities Board, Welcome Back BBQ
University of Arkansas at Monticello, Monticello, AR 09/14/13 400 Fine Arts Center/Tailgating 5555555 This was a great team to bring to campus. They were engaging with the audience and produced great products. The campus was very pleased! I highly recommend them to everyone! Guy Joubert, Director of Student Programs and Activities
Auburn University, Auburn University, AL 09/18/13 850 Student Center Greenspace 5555555 Lester and Susan are staples in programs here on campus and get really help make our events awesome. Mike Rapay, UPC Advisor
Valencia College, Orlando, FL 10/10/13 600+ Valencia College 5555555 Vladimir Voyard-Tadal, Student Development Advisor University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL
10/17/13 1100 Mitchell Center Arena 5555-5Both artists stayed busy the entire time and the students were beyond pleased with the balloon art or body art they received. The only complaints we had were because we had to cut the line off! Heather Sprinkle, Coordinator
San Jacinto College-Central, Pasadena, TX 01/13/14 250+ Student Center- Inside 5555555 Lester and Susan are amazing. They are ALWAYS set up and ready to go early, engaging with the students and truly enjoy what they are doing. This is the only act I have ever brought back in the same year. Book Lester & Susan and you will not be disappointed! Amanda Rose, Coordinator of Student Life University of Houston, Houston, TX 01/15/14 550 University Center 5555-55 Lester and Susan were awesome!! The students loved them, and there was a great turnout! Taylor Rouleau, Cinema & Novelty Chair Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX 01/22/14 60+ Student Union 5555555 They were AWESOME! The students really loved it! Ashley Fridia, Campus Activities Board President
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL 02/14/14 350 Student Activities Center 5555555 The students loved Susan and her body art! She did a wonderful job and was amazing to work with! Her station had a line throughout our whole event. She worked carefully on each student paying close attention to detail and making sure they were satisfied with her artwork. Truly a joy to work with! Maritza Torres, Assistant Director of Student Activities Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL 03/12/14 500+ Oak Grove 5555555 Lester and Susan are always a blast to bring to campus. Their attitudes are OUTSTANDING and there is always a line of at least 25 students waiting to get their face painted or balloon hat made. We will definitely always consider bringing them back to campus for our events! Leanna Marcus, Housing Fair
Longwood University, Farmville, VA 03/25/14 300 Lankford Student Union 454555Susan Sullivan, Director of the University Center and Student Activities
Eckerd College, Saint Petersburg, FL 04/11/14 300+ Slater's Woods 5555555 Both Lester and Susan are extremely professional, friendly and accommodating to the students. Their work and attitude were great and positive through out the whole event. They made sure every student left satisfied with the great quality of work they provide. In the 8 years I've worked at Eckerd College the skills of Lester's Balloons creations and Susan's body art are the best I've seen. I will make sure our department hire them again and recommend them to all my colleagues and other colleges that need the name of some great artists. Weston Babelay, Assistant Director Campus Activities
College of Central Florida-Ocala, Ocala, FL 04/23/14 300 Ewers Century Center 5555555 Lester and Susan are always AMAZING!!! Not only do they always arrive super early - they always help enhance our events by decorating the venue. They are super cooperative, flexible and tons of fun! We love having them on our campus! Marjorie McGee, Director, Student Life
Washington State University-Pullman, Pullman, WA 04/26/14 4000+ Wilson Road & Grimes Way Field 555555Lester and Susan were wonderful to work with and we will definitely have them back to WSU
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again in the future! Berto Cerrillo, Assisant Director
College of Central Florida-Ocala, Ocala, FL 04/30/14 200 Bedford Plaza 5555555 Once again Lester and Susan were OUTSTANDING! They arrive in plenty of time to get set up and to interact with our students before the event begins. They are kind and thoughtful, always sending us a thank you after the event. And today they were super flexible - as a rain storm blew in and we had to pack them up in minutes! They are GREAT for any event and are always the most popular at our events! Marjorie McGee, Director, Student Life BALLOONS WITH A TWIST Kirkland Productions
Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX 10/05/13 2100 Midwestern State University 5522-44 Shontesa Jones, Multicultural Coordinator/Family Day Chair BIG CHAIR PHOTOS Kirkland Productions
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 08/20/13 450 Student Union Building 5555-55 It was a great event and our students had a blast with it! The attendance number we entered was what our student working the event estimated - not exactly sure of the accuracy, but we had an excellent turnout. Thanks for everything! Kelsey Holt, Graduate Assistant BONGO BALL MANIA CEP Incorporated
Wells College, Aurora, NY 01/25/14 150 Gym 5555555 Bongo Ball Mania was great! Our students loved it and had a wonderful time! The crew, Jesus and Seth were wonderful with the students and great to work with. We've had many requests to bring it back and most likely will! Hailey Ur ibe, Assistant Director of Student Activities
Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA 04/14/14 0+ No Show ------Would not honor a signed contract. Wanted to switch the price the day before the event. Then would not come unless they had a new contract signed in one day. I would not do business with them. Todd McElroy, Coordinator CARICATURE ARTISTS Everything But The Mime
Lenoir-Rhyne University, Hickory, NC 08/24/13 100+ Shaw Plaza 5555555 Fantastic program! Will definitely have back on campus. Jeff Mandell was sensational! Jonathan Rink, Director of Residence Life CARICATURE ARTISTS Kirkland Productions
Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX 09/04/13 150 4554-4Everyone raved about the Caricature! The line was never very short, and several people asked afterwards for his contact information so they could contact him directly for their own events. Several people said he was the best caricature artist they have seen! Will definitely invite Benjamin back. Chre Parnell, Student Life Coordinator
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 09/13/13 1500+ Arkansas Union 5545-5The caricature artists were a hit at our Casino Night themed program. There were long lines all night and our event lasted four
hours! The staff at Kirkland Productions are always so friendly and helpful. Thank you for another excellent job well done! Jameel Braddock, Program Coordinator of Late Night and Leadership Program Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX 10/05/13 2100 Midwestern State University 4444-44 Shontesa Jones, Multicultural Coordinator/Family Day Chair CARICATURE ARTISTS Party Animals
University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 01/12/14 718 Robertson's Dining Hall 555555The caricatures are always a student favorite. The artists can do individual or friend caricatures and they even fill in the background with funny scenes or quotes from the students! The artists were extremely friendly and they were able to get through a ton of students in a 3 hour time period! Holly K. Pilcavage, GA-RHPB CARTE BLANCHE CASINO NIGHTS Kirkland Productions Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX 08/28/13 1000+ LSC Ballroom 5555555 Donielle Miller, Assistant Director for Student Activities CUSTOM COMEDY CAPERS Custom Comedy Capers
Gustavus Adolphus College, Saint Peter, MN 10/12/13 250+ Alumni Hall 5454--I know it is challenging to memorize such a personalized script in a short time, but we wish there was less direct script reading. Maybe there's a better balance between the two. Brittany Salsman, Interim Assistant Director of Campus Activities DIGITAL CARICATURES Kirkland Productions
Lamar State College-Port Arthur, Port Arthur, TX 08/29/13 100 Student Center 5555-55 Ben did an excellent job! He was very cooperative and accommodating. Gina and staff are wonderful, as always! Our programming board is already talking about bringing the event back in the spring. Claire Thomason, Director of Student Activities HAUNTED HOUSE Endeavor Entertainment Inc.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY 10/18/13 200+ SUNY ESF 555555HEADPHONE DISCO Degy Entertainment
Auburn University, Auburn University, AL 09/10/13 100+ Student Center Ballroom 5555555 The guys put on an awesome show and really helped bring something completely different to campus. Mike Rapay, UPC Advisor HERPS ALIVE! G.G. Greg Agency
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg, PA 05/02/14 400+ Student Service Center Patio 5555-5I highly recommend Herps Alive! Keith does an amazing job with the animals. Students loved the opportunity to hold the animals in their own hands, even if it was for a few seconds. Highly recommended!!!
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Rob Rowinski, Special Events Chair HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES ROHR Balloons
Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD 09/29/13 360+ Seagull Square Lawn 5555555 Emma Brant, Rec and Travel Chair HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES Kirkland Productions
Cal Poly Pomona, Pomona, CA 07/06/12 150+ Engineering Meadow 555555Maria-Lisa Flemington, Program Coordinator
Centenary College of Louisiana, Shreveport, LA 04/04/14 100+ Jones Rice Field 5555455 Heather Wittmann, General Events Committee Head KIRKLAND WAX HANDS Kirkland Productions
Stephen F Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX 04/10/14 300 Student Center 5555555 This was a great event. I love working with Michelle. She always has a smile and works so hard on her many crafts. She will be back! Saville Harris, Coordinatot of Student Engagement METAL STREET SIGNS Kirkland Productions
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, AR 04/14/14 275 Donaghey Student Center 555555This event is always a huge hit on our campus and Kirkland is one of the best and easiest agencies to work with! Emily Cox, Student Life Coordinator MIKE DA ROVING GUY AND MARGARET'S "ART ON YOU" Everything But The Mime
University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 08/24/13 1435 E.J. Thomas Hall 555555Both Mike and Margaret create absolute masterpieces! During our Casino Night, all you could see were Mike's balloon creations being carried or worn by our students and Margaret's face and body paint on almost every face, arm, and leg of our students! Holly K. Pilcavage, GA-RHPB
University of Arkansas at Monticello, Monticello, AR 09/14/13 400 Fine Arts Center/Tailgating 5555555 This was a great team. The were very professional and produced a quality product. I highly recommend them to everyone! Guy Joubert, Director of Student Programs and Activities University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 01/12/14 718 Robertson's Dining Hall 5555555 We have had Mike & Margaret for numerous events and every single time the students cannot get enough. Whether they want body art, balloon creations, or just want to watch the magic happen, there is always a crowd around these two! We love working with them and bringing them to campus!! Holly K. Pilcavage, GA-RHPB PARTY PIX GREEN SCREEN PartyPix Photo Experience
University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 08/24/13 1435 E.J. Thomas Hall 555555The green screen and photo booth are always a hit with our students! Party Pix bring everything needed and also have chests full of fun props for our students to wear in their
photos. Holly K. Pilcavage, GA-RHPB
University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 01/12/14 718 Robertson's Dining Hall 555555Our students love the posing for the camera with all of the fun props PartyPix brings along! They offer a variety of backgrounds for the students to have their photos printed on as well, which the students love! Holly K. Pilcavage, GA-RHPB PHOTO BOOTH PartyPix Photo Experience
University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 01/12/14 718 Robertson's Dining Hall 555555The photo booth was so fun! PartyPix brought along a trunk of props, which the students couldn't get enough of. Our students love taking the photos and groups of friends are always trying to get as many people into one photo as they can for fun! It's definitely a great take away for the students, so they can remember how much fun they had at the event that night! Holly K. Pilcavage, GA-RHPB PHOTO CELL PHONE COVERS Neon Entertainment
Georgia Highlands College-Floyd Campus, Rome, GA 01/13/14 200 Student Center 4-4454Despite having technical difficulties with the printer that delayed the start of the program, the crew stayed longer to make up for lost time. Students LOVED the cases and demand was nonstop once it was up and running. John Spranza, Director of Student Life PHOTO KEYCHAINS Everything But The Mime
University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 08/24/13 1435 E.J. Thomas Hall 555555Photo Key Chains was a hit at our Casino Night! The students loved being able to take away something from the night as a souvenir for their key rings and lanyards! Holly K. Pilcavage, GA-RHPB PORTABLE ZIP LINE Xtreme Entertainment
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 06/25/13 120+ Recreation and Wellness Center 454554Xtreme Entertainment was very helpful when working with students during the event planning and arrived early to set up. Very helpful and knowledgeable with campus safety and state inspection. Great to work with! Jonathon Morris, Graduate Assistant, Campus Activities Board
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to make sure our students were satisfied with their caricatures. Holly K. Pilcavage, GA-RHPB
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University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 08/24/13 1434 E.J. Thomas Hall 5555555 Kathryn is absolutely amazing! She is able to cut out perfect silhouettes in under 2 minutes! We love having her as part of our Casino Night during Welcome Weekend. She definitely gives students a novelty to keep forever! Holly K. Pilcavage, GA-RHPB SPIN ART FRISBEES Kirkland Productions
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 10/09/13 150+ SUB North Plaza 3344-54 Kelsey Holt, Graduate Assistant SPIN ART SHUTTER SHADES Bobby K Entertainment
Wells College, Aurora, NY 01/25/14 150 Gym -555555 Bobby K is one of the best agencies to work with in the Central NY area! Kate and crew that came to do the spin art shades were so easy to work with. They got on well with the students and were very accommodating! Hailey Ur ibe, Assistant Director of Student Activities SPIN ART SHUTTER SHADES Kirkland Productions
Texas A & M University-Commerce, Commerce, TX 07/10/13 80+ The Club at A&M-Commerce 5555-55 The shutter shades were unique and our students loved them! Crystal Garcia STAMP A RING Everything But The Mime
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 03/18/14 100+ University Center 455555We had a great time with Bruce!Bruce is phenomenal to work with (as is Everything but the Mime). Our students had the options of stamped rings (picking the letters/symbols) and they absolutely loved it, and they are already asking about when we will bring it back. Tara Centeno, GA for Student Programming
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Northeast Iowa Community College-Peosta, Peosta, IA 04/01/14 140 Cafeteria 5555-55 Bruce was a HIT! The rings were quality and he wanted to make the most of the 4 hours he was at our school. He truly wanted each student to be happy with their ring! Very personable! Kara Popp, Director of Student Life
SATURDAY NIGHT COIN CASINO Auburn Moon Agency
Husson University, Bangor, ME 03/26/14 250 Campus Center 5545555 Terrific! I try not to duplicate events back to back years, but I've brought Stuff A Buddy back 3 years in a row because the response is so overwhelming each year! Sterling Pingree, Coordinator of Student Activities
University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 08/24/13 1434 E.J. Thomas Hall 555555Postcards 2 Home were a favorite at our Casino Night. The picture and printing of the postcards only took a matter of seconds, so students kept going back for more! Holly K. Pilcavage, GA-RHPB
University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 08/24/13 1435 E.J. Thomas Hall 555555The casino night games were packed from the beginning to the end of our Casino Night event! Saturday Night Coin Casino brings everything necessary to make the event possible and are always a great pleasure to work with.
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STUFF A BUDDY Endeavor Entertainment Inc.
TWO CARICATURE ARTISTS Fun Enterprises, Inc.
University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 08/24/13 1435 E.J. Thomas Hall 555555The caricature artists were a student favorite, as always! Faline was such a pleasure to work with and was more than happy
WAX FLOWERS Kirkland Productions
The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 04/05/14 500 Inside 5555-5Both Gina of Kirkland Productions and Marie with Wax Flowers were excellent to work with before and during the event. Michelle Rocha, Asst Dir of Student Activities WRECKING BALL, MECHANICAL BULL, INFLATABLE TWISTER, HOT POTATOE Endeavor Entertainment Inc. Coppin State University, Baltimore, MD 04/21/14 150 Outside Locations --5-555 Everything was great!!!! Josalyn Bryant, Director of Student Activities
SPEAKERS
A GAY MAN AND AN EVANGELICAL WALK INTO A BAR... Kirkland Productions
St Louis College of Pharmacy, Saint Louis, MO 10/03/13 150+ Carlisle Rooms 5555-5Excellent dialogue. It was good to have both sides of such a controversial issue debated civilly and respectfully. Anne Brackett, Director of Residence Life ANTHONY DINICOLA Campus Violence Prevention Program
New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM 04/01/14 50 Illfield Audiotormy 5555555 Jana Brown, MSW Intern @ CVPP A SHOT OF REALITY Bass/Schuler Entertainment
Ellsworth Community College, Iowa Falls, IA 08/20/13 275 Hamilton Auditorium 5555555 Barb Klein, Dean of Enrollment Services ASH BECKHAM Kirkland Productions
Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN 04/15/14 125 Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne 5555555 we would have her back in a heart beat!! Jeannie DiClementi, Associate Professor
N/A, New York, NY 05/17/14 90+ Deutsche Bank 5445-4Ash was a great speaker. She was accommodating and tailored her message to a banking audience which is not normally who she speaks to. The audience had a great reaction; we got a lot of follow up which means big impact! Falon Becker, Vice President
Riverside City College, Riverside, CA 05/22/14 100+ Norco College 5555--Ash provided a top-quality, relevant presentation. She was authentic and engaging. We received rave feedback from attendees. Chani Beeman, Director of Diversity, Equity and Compliance Norco College, Norco, CA 05/22/14 75 Norco College 5555-5Georgina Villasenor, DHR Analyst
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The University of Findlay, Findlay, OH 01/22/14 100+ The University of Findaly 5555-5Almar Walter, Director of Intercultural Services BRANDON "REAL T@LK" WILLIAMS Brandon Williams
Georgia Highlands CollegeFloyd Campus, Rome, GA 09/16/13 275+ Student Center 5555--Brandon was great! Engaging spoken word, mixed with hip hop and great story-telling. He is certain to be a rising star! John Spranza, Director of Student Life CHRIS FLEMING- PARANORMAL INVESTIGATOR GP Entertainment
University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 10/16/13 301 E.J. Thomas Hall 555555Chris Fleming was so intriguing. His presentation was captivating and the Ghost Tour afterwards left us all with chills! Holly K. Pilcavage, GA-RHPB CHRIS MOON GP Entertainment
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC 10/03/13 350 Tillman auditorium 5555555 The lecture was great. He brought a great atmosphere that was phenomenal. The ghost tour to follow was a life changing experience. I highly recommend this to any campus. Tevin Brown, special events chair CINDY PIERCE Kirkland Productions
Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo, CA 03/26/14 40 Black Box Theatre 4555-54 Our students overwhelmingly enjoyed Cindy and the program!!! Thank you Julian Velarde, Assistant Director of Student Programs DANIEL HERNANDEZ JR Kirkland Productions
Millikin University, Decatur, IL 09/24/13 50 Richards Treat University Center 5555555 Daniel was more than what we anticipated. He was very engaging with the students, really relatable, and very down to earth. The students were really impressed that he remembered their names from the first meeting to the end of his speech. His story is powerful, and his message of preparation and taking advantage of your opportunities is something everyone needs to hear. Really great! Molly Berry, Director of ISE DAVID COLEMAN Coleman Productions, Inc.
University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 08/19/13 195 Student Union Ballroom 555555David keeps the energy alive! He split his session in half- first he speaks to them about how to be a better leader and person and then he has them BE better leaders and people through a series of activities. David is always so willing to stay and talk with our students about anything they have on their minds. Holly K. Pilcavage, GA-RHPB University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 01/29/14 324 E.J. Thomas Hall 555555David Coleman delivers pure gold! He's definitely a student body favorite. His mix of humor, straightforwardness, and advice is exactly what
we all need to hear every now and again when moving forward with our relationships in life! Holly K. Pilcavage, GA-RHPB DEANNA LATSON Kirkland Productions
Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO 09/04/13 40 Green Center 5554-54 Deanna is an incredible speaker- we let her down with our attendance but will bring her again Jenn Mazzotta, Director for Student Activities DEL SUGGS (7) 292 4.94 Del Suggs
Darton College, Albany, GA 06/12/13 100 Student Center 5555--4 Del is a class act. He is exceptionally well rounded as a speaker, but can also easily handle specific topics. A great speaker indeed. Eric O'Cain, Assistant Dean for Campus Life
University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 08/15/13 70 Quaker Ballroom 555555Del was thought-provoking and extremely inspirational to all of our students! He was a fantastic start to our semester and left them all with life-long lessons to not only be better leaders, but better people.
Iowa Western Community College, Council Bluffs, IA 09/05/13 85+ Iowa Western Student Center 5555555 Del did an amazing job at inspiring and empowering our Student Leaders and Staff! He hosted 3 different sessions to 3 different groups on-campus, including: Goal Setting - College Experience Class, Avoiding "Burn Out" - Staff & Faculty, and Recruiting - Club & Organization Sponsors and Presidents. In all 3 sessions, he successfully engaged the audience, providing valuable insight and tips, based on his own experiences and the experiences of others. I would highly recommend Del to perform leadership training on any College Campus. Adam Long, Student Life Coordinator Beacon College, Leesburg, FL 09/21/13 35+ Student Center 4555-5Kelly Hickmon, Assistant Director Campus Life
Valencia College, Orlando, FL 03/25/14 75+ Valencia College 5555555 Del was a wonderful speaker to work with. His presentation was very engaging through interactive activities and question/answer. Del has made a lasting impression on our student leaders. Our students are still continuing the conversation with him. Lauren Kaplan, Student Development Advisor
The University of Texas-Pan American, Edinburg, TX 05/30/14 52 Isla Grand Beach Resort 455555Del Suggs is amazing to work with! He is so kind and patient with the students and he gave them so many tips that will help their individual and organizational leadership skills! Erica Lopez, Assistant Director of Student Development
Mohawk Valley Community College-Utica Branch, Utica, NY 06/23/14 6 Classroom 5555-5Del came in and trained our new student government officers. This was a day-long training and he taught them important skills that they will use in the upcoming year and also throughout their life. He did a tremendous job and I highly recommend him! Sandy Cummings, Coordinator, Student Activities
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Providence College, Providence, RI 04/24/14 400+ Providence College 4555-55 John's lecture was fantastic. The turnout was amazing--by my estimate at least 400 people (and standing room only, to boot). My senior colleagues who have been at PC for 20 years or more tell me that it was the best-attended academic event they have seen at the college. And John's talk was exactly what I expected it to be: clear, tightly argued, and entertaining. I have received a ton of feedback from students, faculty, and staff. All of it has been extremely positive. I assure you that I have nothing negative to say about the event. Christopher Arroyo, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Philosophy ELAINE PASQUA (15) 508 4.81 Pasqua Productions, Inc.
Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 08/05/13 110 Football Team Room 5555-55 Program was excellent and well received by students and coaches. Students were engaged in activities as well as answered and asked questions. Students stayed afterwards to ask more questions and do demonstrations. Elaine was very approachable to both student athletes and to coaches. Ann Carr, Sr. Associate Athletic Director Mount Olive College, Mount Olive, NC 08/22/13 200 Auditorium 5555--LaToya G. Lindsey, Assistant Director of Athletics/SWA
Green Mountain College, Poultney, VT 08/31/13 125 Withey Gorge 3322--Ryan Ihrke, Director of Student Involvement
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI 09/02/13 1600 Kolf 5555--Elaine is great and SO easy to work with. She even helped us move chairs off the stage. She's made real connections with staff and students on campus. Debbie Gray Patton, Assistant Dean of Students
University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA 09/04/13 180 University Lecture Hall 5555-55 Elaine's presentation was amazing. She was very engaging and informative. Our studentathletes left her presentation feeling empowered. Charles Small, Assistant Athletic Director Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ 09/11/13 200+ McNulty 101 55555-5 Elaine was wonderful to deal with. She arrived early to gain background on our student-athletes and discuss the presentation beforehand as we had to make some slight alterations to her original program because Seton Hall is a Catholic-based institution. Many student-athletes went out of their way to praise her performance as they found her easy to relate to, funny, and informational. Her fluid-exchange exercise was eye-opening and really had our student-athletes focused and shocked. Overall, I would recommend Elaine to come speak to student-athletes on any campus. Roberto Sasso, Assistant AD - Student-Athlete Development & Leadership Harcum College, Bryn Mawr, PA 09/18/13 100 COLLEGE 5555454 Elaine was great and our students loved her and learned a lot. Urick Lewis, An unheard voice
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 10/06/13 180+ Memorial Stadium 5545-54 Elaine was great! She was incredibly easy to work with, was accommodating to our needs, and her presentation was what we anticipated. The aspect that makes Elaine's presentation unique is the passion she exhibits in connecting with students/staff while encouraging and educating positive behaviors that positively influence lives! I would without hesitation recommend Elaine to other campuses and universities. Jessie Gardner, Life Skills Coordinator Pennsylvania State University-Abington, Abington, PA 01/26/12 48 4555--5 Elaine is an outstanding presenter who demonstrates superior command of her subject matter and an exceptional ability to engage college students. She is a passionate teacher who shows respect for a diverse audience and an ability to talk about difficult subjects with knowledge, sensitivity, empathy and with appropriate humor. I have hosted this speaker multiple times and have had consistently good feedback from students. I will continue to host Elaine Pasqua for ongoing student programs and plan to hire her for staff development training. Donna Monk, Campus Nurse
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg, PA 03/26/14 10 Kehr Union Building (student activities) 5555--5 Even though the attendance was low because of timing/scheduling issues for this event, the impact that it had on the students was evident. Many of them stayed after the presentation to speak with Elaine and disclosed to her how this topic applied to them personally. They felt very empowered by the encouragement she shared, myself included! Lauren Lewis, Coordinator, Women's Resource Center Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA 04/07/14 150+ Student Union theater 5555-55 Holly Wright, Asst Director Health Promotions
Loyola University Maryland, Baltimore, MD 04/14/14 30+ campus/lecture room 5555--Elaine Pasqua does a seamless presentation that is easy to follow and filled with important information for young people on a college campus. Dr. Margaret Musgrove, "Surviving the Party"
Loyola University Maryland, Baltimore, MD 04/14/14 30+ campus/lecture room 5555--Elaine Pasqua does a seamless presentation that is easy to follow and filled with important information for young people on a college campus. Dr. Margaret Musgrove, "Surviving the Party"
Pennsylvania State University-Lehigh Valley, Center Valley, PA 04/15/14 37 College 5555--5 Marissa Ketcham, Campus Nurse
University of New Haven, West Haven, CT 04/21/14 155 Buckman 120 4435-53 Elaine was incredibly easy to work with and a pleasure to have on our campus. She gave a presentation focused on alcohol awareness and the effects alcohol can have on students. Additionally she talked about the dangers of sexual assault and sexually transmitted diseases. Although our audience was a bit rowdy, Elaine did a great job connecting with them on their level. She brought humor to the presentation but also gave a really great message. Colleen Kerrigan, Coord Student Activities
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Clinton Community College, Plattsburgh, NY 03/03/14 80+ Stafford Technology Theater 5555-55 Everything went swimmingly! No complaints. Courtney E Willey, Equality Alliance President GIRLS FIGHT BACK! (7) 244 4.98 Kirkland Productions
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, SD 08/29/13 133 Ballroom 5555-5We had a great time with Heather from 'Girls Fight Back!' She was able to keep the students engaged and interacting. We advertised the program as 'Students Fight Back' and interactive program and it worked really well. It's great to have a program like this at a male dominated school. It truly helped open their eyes to the realities of the world! Mike Keegan, Director Student Activities and Leadership Center Johnson & Wales University-North Miami, North Miami, FL 09/11/13 20 Wildcat Center 5555-5Natalia Montilla Portes, Coordinator of Student Activities
University of Minnesota-Crookston, Crookston, MN 09/25/13 65 Kiehle Auditorium 4555-5She was fantastic at engaging students and keeping their attention Good energy and mixture of activity and lecture. People who we never see at our events came up to us and thanked us for bringing her to campus. Ashley Hoffman, Student Programming Board Chair Miami University-Oxford, Oxford, OH 10/15/13 40+ Benton 102 5555555 Ellie Sophocleous, VP of Member Development of Panhellenic
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA 03/04/14 250+ Student Union 5555-5LaShanda Johnson, Asst Dir of Health Services
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 03/25/14 10 Haymarket Theater 5555-55 We thoroughly enjoyed the presentation. Heather did an AMAZING job connecting with the audience, and everyone left feeling empowered and educated. I am considering suggesting this become a yearly presentation by VTU. Lauren Colle, Virginia Tech Union- Director of Speakers Colorado Mountain College-Glenwood SpringsSpring Valley, Glenwood Springs, CO 05/02/14 400+ gynmansium 5555-55 Morgan Crouch did an outstanding job of maintaining the focus of our students. She was clear, funny, and exciting. Mr. Jim Lee, Principal GREG R. BAIRD Bass/Schuler Entertainment
Minnesota State Community and Technical College-Moorhead, Moorhead, MN 01/28/14 8 Campus classroom 4455-4Greg was engaged with the audience from beginning to end and provided great insight on how to form communities to move beyond bias. Would love to have him back again on our campus. Chesay Colson, Coordinator of Diversity and Inclusion North Central Michigan College, Petoskey, MI 04/17/14 150 Conference rooms 3 &4 5555555 This was an informational event along with being emotional for most of the audience members. I
think that Mr. Baird did an excellent job not only providing information but also relating his experience to the topic. Christopher Wicker HARLAN COHEN Help Me, Harlan! Productions
University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 09/11/13 213 Student Union 555555Harlan is real. He connected with our students so well and left them with great leadership and life advice. He has a great mix of humor and silliness tied into great stories and worthy tips to succeed. Holly K. Pilcavage, GA-RHPB JESSICA PETTITT (11) 363 4.71 Kirkland Productions
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 08/13/13 200 Auditorium/Ballroom style 4555-4Jessica was brought in to talk to our Resident Assistants and Hall Staff about social justice advocacy in their position. She was great to work and even in her hectic time of moving, she kept on top of keeping in touch with me leading up to her visit. She was very "lowmaintenance" and was very understanding of the busy time of year that this was for us. She was a joy to have and our students were very receptive to her message. Victor M. Salazar, Jr, Coordinator of Staff and Community Development
Millikin University, Decatur, IL 08/20/13 500 Performance Arts Center 555555We loved having Jessica on campus during our orientation week. The First-Year students ate up every word, and really got into her message. I would be very interested in booking her again next year because her message of inclusion is the foundational McDaniel College, Westminster, MD 08/23/13 400+ Liedy Room/Theater 5555-55 Jessica Pettitt is fantastic! She did a trans inclusion workshop for staff and faculty as well as an orientation diversity program for new students. With each event, she kept the audience engaged with her humor and honesty. Jess was easy to work with, flexible, thoughtful, and fun. I would definitely recommend her to my colleagues and I look forward to inviting her back to campus in the future. Jennifer Jimenez Marana, Director of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs College of the Redwoods, Eureka, CA 09/06/13 65+ New Theater 5555555 Many thanks to Jess and to the folks at Kirkland Productions. We were very happy with the event. Philip Mancus, Professor of Psychology and Sociology
University of Washington-Seattle Campus, Seattle, WA 09/16/13 150 theater 4245-1Jessica did 3 performances for us. The first was for our Resident Advisers before Behind Closed Doors. It was perfect. She struck just the right tone. The second was supposed to be professional development for our professional staff. As a result of extenuating circumstances, Jessica was unable to deliver the content she was supposed to deliver. The presentation was disjointed and without focus. Jessica apologized after the presentation for not delivering the content that she was supposed to. The third presentation was again with our Resident Advisers and it was better than the second, but not as good as the first. Jessica did a nice job of engaging students who often feel left out of diversity trainings. Jessica was very easy to work with. Following the event, I asked for a small discount, given I had to apologize to my RD staff for the lack of professional development and Gina Kirk-
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land replied with a very short and dismissive response without any regard for my feedback or concern. While day of Jessica was easy to work with. I found Gina Kirkland from Kirkland Productions not pleasant to work with. Erica Barton, Administrator, Student Development Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, UT 09/19/13 150+ Salt Lake Community Colle 5555544 Jessica was great! Many of the audience requested to bring her back again. Thank you Doctor Abio Ayeliya, Coordinator, Leadership and Diversity
Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA 10/03/13 25+ Auditorium 5545-43 While we had a smaller crowd, Jessica was very dynamic and engaging with her message. We really appreciated her candid nature and her performance was clearly thought provoking for the audience. We would gladly welcome Jessica back to Mount Holyoke. Kate Wasserman, Coordinator of New Student Orientation Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA 10/04/13 100+ Campus Center 555-444 This speaking engagement was part of a multi-campus leadership event and Jessica served as our keynote speaker, presented a breakout session and did a professional staff workshop earlier in the day. No matter which campus and no matter student or staff - everyone wants more Jessica Pettitt!! Fantastic win for all involved and students loved her. Cindy Kane, Director, Student Involvement and Leadership University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Green Bay, WI 10/09/13 50+ Phoenix C 5545-4Jessica is very easy to work with. Her Program was educational and funny. Danielle Washington
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, Atlanta, GA 03/13/14 200+ Marriot Marquis 5555-5Jessica was an absolutely amazing speaker! She was very engaging and held the audience's attention with a very relevant and thought-provoking speech. I received several comments applauding her selection as our keynote speaker. Vladimir Oge, Director, Health Promotion University of San Diego, San Diego, CA 03/21/14 30+ University of San Diego 5555-55 Jessica and Kirkland Productions were efficient and great to work with throughout the entire process. I also appreciated Jessica's willingness to shape the content for our program's purpose and audience. In addition, she connected so well with our participants and everyone enjoyed her presence, knowledge, and facilitation style. We will definitely work with her again. JON VROMAN Front Row Global
University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 10/16/13 125 Student Union Theatre 555555Jon Vroman is the real deal. His life lessons open students' eyes up to numerous possibilities and leaves them feeling motivated to make a positive change in their lives that very same day. Jon's personality is one of a kind and he truly cares about the betterment of each individual he meets. Holly K. Pilcavage, GA-RHPB KIMBERLY DARK Kirkland Productions
West Chester University of Pennsylvania,
West Chester, PA 09/27/13 35+ Sykes Theatre 5555555 Kimberly was absolutely phenomenal! She made everyone feel very empowered! We were all in chills. Her talk was powerful, relatable, and encouraged everyone to be the greatest version of themselves! Ellisa Cruz, President Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 03/28/14 50+ Campus Building 5555-33 J Hsu, FUNctional Relationships - Dykeopolis
Mt Hood Community College, Gresham, OR 05/09/14 100 Mt. Hood Community College Theatre 5555555 Kimberly is adored at MHCC. She was a favorite at the reading and ALL of the workshop evaluations were stellar. Students wanted more time with her and we are definitely having her back again... Dr. Lidia Yuknavitch, Literature/Women's Studies Professor MAYIM BIALIK Keppler Speakers
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 06/27/13 546+ Union Pegasus Ballroom 4555-5Mayim was very kind towards our student staff and interacted well with the audience! She had a great speech and took time to answer questions from students after. She also stayed after to make sure that every student had the opportunity to meet her and signed autographs. I would recommend Mayim for your campus! Jonathon Morris, Graduate Assistant, Campus Activities Board MICHAEL HINGSON Kirkland Productions
University of Houston, Houston, TX 01/29/14 60+ University Center Theater 5555555 Kristen Ernst, Activities Coordinator PHIRED UP Kirkland Productions
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 01/25/14 185 RecPlex Basketball Courts 5555-35 KJ McNamara was an absolute pleasure! Her speaking engages students in an interactive and interesting manner. Our students have highly positive reviews about her keynote and specialized sessions. As staff, I particularly am impressed by her ability to connect with various audiences. She had the opportunity to work with Greek Life, a general keynote audience, and with graduate assistants that help student organizations recruit. Following this experience, I would recommend KJ and Phired Up to any institution hosting a Leadership Conference. Lauren Soares, Graduate Assistant for Leadership Development and Civic Engagement Brandeis University, Waltham, MA 08/27/13 400 Spingold Theater 555555Jack and Sharyon did a great job and the majority of students really enjoyed it. I did want to pass along some feedback though: some students felt that the transition from comedy to rape was abrupt and there was no warning or lead in to it, which took some students aback. Also, the stop cards were not as clearly explained and students did not realize they were supposed to continue using them throughout the presentation. Perhaps a clearer explanation would have been helpful. Overall though, it was really great and was exactly what I had expected. I look forward to bringing Sex Signals back to our campus again soon. Jenny Abdou, Director of Orientation Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX 08/27/13 1100 Coliseum 4555-53
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University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Green Bay, WI 08/30/13 400 Student Union 5555-4We will book them again. Mark Olkowski, Judicial Affairs Coordinator SEX SIGNALS (11) 337 4.38 Catharsis Productions
Defiance College, Defiance, OH 08/27/13 300+ Auditorium 3434444 Sex Signals was on target with our group! From a professional perspective, we loved what they had to say how they said it. They also handled uninformed perspectives with integrity and through an educational approach. They didn't allow the audience to get out of control and specifically said they weren't allowing the audience to leave until everyone understood why a certain situation involving rape was unacceptable. Nicole Buccalo, Director, Student Activities & Leadership United States Military Academy, West Point, NY 08/29/13 500+ Auditorium 4545-55 MAJ Missy Rosol, Sexual Assault Response Coordinator
Western New England University, Springfield, MA 09/02/13 400+ Fieldhouse 5555--5 Sex Signals performs during our move in weekend and always does a fantastic job. Great interaction with the students. Thank you! Dan Freese, Academic Technologist Seattle University, Seattle, WA 09/22/13 900 Campion Ballroom 5555555 Ryan Hamachek, Director of Wellness and Health Promotion Montana State University-Billings, Billings, MT 10/01/13 100+ Petro Theater 5555555 This program was amazing! Alison Adams, Petro Hall Director
New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM 04/01/14 35 CVPP 4354444 Latasha Burbank, Student Worker
New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM 04/01/14 144 Ilfeld Auditorium 4545-44 Both performers were in-tune and insightful to the attitudes being expressed in our audiences. They addressed comments thoroughly and appropriately. It was a very engaging and energetic evening! Corilia, Advocacy & Educator Coordinator
New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM 04/01/14 144 Ilfeld Auditorium 4444-33 The performance started out really great and was hilarious. However it ended somewhat abruptly. It would have been nice to move back to comedy for a short time before ending. Thank you for your time and efforts to bring awareness to such important topics in a way that the audience understood and could relate to! Allie Burnquist, Campus Violence Prevention Program: Communication Designer New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM 04/01/14 144 Ilfeld Auditorium 4545-44 I really enjoyed the production and the beginning was really funny, I just wished there would have been more comedy incorporated throughout or (because I understand the seriousness needs to be addressed) maybe end with another skit or more jokes just to end on a lighter note and a more positive mood. Overall I really enjoyed the presentation and I think it was very beneficial. It was nice not to have to be the one pushing the point for once. Xena Montoya, Communication Designer - CVPP New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM 04/01/14 145+ Ilfeld Auditorium 5545-55 I thought the performers were brilliant. They presented the subject matter in a funny, fresh and engaging manner. Yet, they never allowed anyone who vocally expressed an insensitive/inappropriate comment get away with it. I believe they really connected with the audience Yvette D. Wilkes, Director of Housing and Student Conduct New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM 04/01/14 50+ Ilfield Auditorium 3234334 Christian Rubalcaba, Resident Director THE CHOICES WE MAKE WITH DANIELLE PITCHER E2 Live!
Canisius College, Buffalo, NY 10/17/13 140 Canisius College 5555555 Danielle's story was very engaging with the audience. She captured their attention from the first video. Her ability to relate to them was absolutely apparent. While most of our students were required to be there, on the evaluations they all felt they learned about drinking and driving and the repercussion's of ones actions. Meagan Allers, GraduateCampus Programming
North Country Community College, Saranac Lake, NY 04/02/14 6 Oversize Classroom 5555555 We love Danielle - her story is very compelling and without a doubt is the best program to show driving while under the influence in its true light. Her experience shows how destructive, heart
breaking and irreversible the outcome can be of the choice she made. Bella Doolittle, Coor. of Campus & Student Life THE MUSLIMS ARE COMING! Kirkland Productions
Dominican University, River Forest, IL 09/11/13 300 Theatre 5555555 The Muslims Are Coming documentary and comedy show was an excellent way to engage students in a conversation about Islamaphobia. The documentary is incredibly well done with popular comedians students can identify with. The directors were incredible to work with, and this engaging program touched on diversity, faith, and was entertaining...the triple crown in student programming! Michael Lango, Director of Student Involvement TOM KRIEGLSTEIN Swift Kick
University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 08/18/13 179 Quaker Ballroom 555555Tom's Dance Floor Theory and Free Hugs are just the beginning to the amazing leadership development his presentations have to offer. He helped to create bonds and new friendships in minutes that might have taken a lot longer to form without him. Such a great way to start off the semester! Holly K. Pilcavage, Graduate Assistant, Residence Hall Program Board Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC 09/10/13 70 Dina's Place 5555-5We had all three lectures in a span of 2 days it was great Tevin Brown, Special Events Chair TRACY KNOFLA High Impact Training
University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 08/17/13 166 Quaker Ballroom 555555Tracy was amazing from beginning to end. She truly cares about each student in our program and it shows. Her True Colors presentation and activity sets the tone for working with different types of people from day one. Holly K. Pilcavage, GA-RHPB
Marian University, Indianapolis, IN 10/07/13 50 Theater 4445-53 Troy is a very polite artist and was very thankful for all that we did. He also took the time to ask questions to me about the campus, so he definitely did his research. He was one of the best lecturers I have seen in my work. Jimmy Cox, Associate Director of Student Affairs
Campus Advantage, Oracle, Arizona 06/10/14 31 COD Ranch 5555-4Troy was absolutely amazing to work with and very well received by the student leader group. Such a powerful message with facilitator tips tied in. The info and lessons learned was more than expected and just what the group needed to kick off the conference. Here are a few comments from the participants: I absolutely loved Troy Stende he was amazing and really made me take a look at my own life and reevaluate it. I enjoyed his ice breakers they were fun and innovative and not repetitive. Troy was able to keep my attention, while teaching me at the same time. The Keynote speaker was extremely inspirational and I value the time that was spent on the skills and interactive items that were focused on in regards to listening skills and how to present items to a group of people. I loved Troy. He is an amazing public speaker. He gave me an entire new outlook on how to speak and listen to people. The breaking barriers was an awesome experience as well. Kelly Vickroy, National Director of Residence Life
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DRUMS OF POLYNESIA Drums of Polynesia
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC 08/17/13 1000+ Tilman Auditorium 555555They are a great group of performers that also give a lesson about Polynesia as they dance. The students loved the interactivity of the group. Tevin Brown, Student Union Spec Events Chair
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN 01/17/14 33 Conference Room 5555-45 Lisa Gruszka, Associate Director
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COMEDY Adam Mamawala Adam Grabowski Mission Improvable Mike E Winfield & Sammy O’Beid Eric O’Shea Jessi Campbell Sammy O’Beid
7 • 313 • 4.96 10 • 346 • 4.94 27 • 932 • 4.93 7 • 236 • 4.82 9 • 302 • 4.79 10 • 329 • 4.70 14 • 447 • 4.56
Sophie K Grabowski Bass Schuler
KP Comedy Summit Comedy Summit Comedy KP Comedy
MUSIC Ball In The House
6 • 206 • 4.90
Craig Karges chrisjones Frederick Winters Michael Kent Eric Mina Eric Dittleman Christopher Carter Eric Dittleman Ran’d Shine
13 • 455 • 5.00 PERFECT SCORE Bass Schuler Entertainment 16 • 599 • 4.99 Karges Productions 10 • 341 • 4.87 Bass Schuler 7 • 244 • 4.98 Bass Schuler 25 • 861 • 4.92 Fresh Variety 8 • 274 • 4.89 GP Entertainment 7 • 239 • 4.88 Franco Talent 14 • 475 • 4.85 Bass Schuler 7 • 239 • 4.88 Franco Talent 8 • 268 • 4.79 Everything But The Mime
VA R I E T Y Daniel Martin
N O V E LT Y Balloons By Lester Body Art by Susan SPEAKERS Girls Fight Back Del Suggs ElainE Pasqua Jessica Pettitt Sex Signals
Degy Ent
15 • 523 • 4.98 Everything But The Mime 7 • 244 • 4.98 Kirkland Productions 7 • 292 • 4.92 Del Suggs 15 • 508 • 4.81 Pasqua Productions 11 • 363 • 4.71 Kirkland Productions 11 • 337 • 4.38 Bass Schuler
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PLATINUM WINNING ARTISTS: DANIEL MARTIN CRAIG KARGES FREDERICK WINTERS GIRLS FIGHT BACK BALLOONS BY LESTER/ BODY ART BY SUSAN GOLD WINNERS: ADAM MAMAWALA ADAM GRABOWSKI MISSION IMPROVABLE MICHAEL KENT DEL SUGGS BALL IN THE HOUSE
SILVER WINNERS ERIC MINA ERIC DITTELMAN CHRISJONES CHRISTOPHER CARTER WINFIELD/O’BEID ELAINE PASQUA RAN’D SHINE ERIC O’SHEA JESSICA PETTITT JESSI CAMPBELL SAMMY O’BEID SEX SIGNALS
PERFECT SCORE 4.99 SCORE 4.98 SCORE 4.98 SCORE 4.98 SCORE 4.96 SCORE 4.94 SCORE 4.93 SCORE 4.92 SCORE 4.92 SCORE 4.90 SCORE 4.89 SCORE 4.88 SCORE 4.87 SCORE 4.85 SCORE 4.82 SCORE 4.81 SCORE 4.79 SCORE 4.79 SCORE 4.71 SCORE 4.70 SCORE 4.56 SCORE 4.38 SCORE
AGENCY WITH THE MOST ACTS ON THE DEAN’S LIST: Bass Schuler Entertainment Six Total Winners Everything But The Mime Two Total Winners KP Comedy Two Total Winners Kirkland Productions Two Total Winners Summit Comedy Two Total Winners
AGENCY WITH THE MOST OVER-ALL TOTAL REPORTS: BASS SCHULER ENTERTAINMENT 98 KIRKLAND PRODUCTIONS 69 EVERYTHING BUT THE MIME 40 SUMMIT COMEDY 38 FRESH VARIETY 30 KP COMEDY 21 KARGES PRODUCTIONS* 16 ELAINE PASQUA* 15 * Denotes Solo Artists
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