LET’S PARTY
Celebrate your accomplishments by planning an activity and entertainment-filled bash By Abigail Preiszig
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b’nai mitzvah celebration is an unforgettable night for many. To create the most memorable party, having personalized, interactive entertainment certainly helps.
Two local entertainment options, Games Done Legit and Rock The House Entertainment Group share advice for those planning such bashes. Games Done Legit, based in Cleveland, has created interactive entertainment for children and adults through social video games, virtual reality and more since 2013. Rock the House, based in Oakwood, has specialized in interactive entertainment since 1999 as an entertainment and audio-visual company providing DJ entertainment and event enhancements such as arcades, giant games, photo booths, lighting and more. “Most bar/bat mitzvahs are going to look really nice, but as human beings we more positively recall what we do than what we saw,” says Chris Hatala, event director and final boss at Games Done Legit. “That’s your X factor, and when people look back on that year’s bar/bat mitzvahs, engagement will trump image and novelty/gimmicks.” The entertainment should represent the guest of honor and take into account the budget, vision and timing of the event, the sources say. When planning a b’nai mitzvah celebration, open conversations about expectations for the night and planning ahead are the best tools to ensure a smooth run and fun time. “The best activities are what are best for our clients,” says Jeff Kutz, partner and vice president of social sales at Rock the House. “Because every party is different, we can offer ideas and concepts
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Games Done Legit / Mariana Edelman Photography
Rock The House / Mariana Edelman Photography