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Jughead Applicant:

Jughead phone #:

Jughead email:(List emails for ALL routine/emcee members on the back.)

Specialty Act/Routine Application (limit: 2 specialty acts/person)

Name of Act (for program):

Performer names (if there are multiple):

Song Selection (if any) / Artist Name:

Length (4:00 maximum / 2:00–3:00 min. encouraged):

Description of routine (theme/props used/etc.):

• All acts must be previewed and approved by Student Director Lizzy Van Ert. She and Asstistant Student Director Sophie Klein will preview acts in Clubs February 22–25. Deadline to have your specialty act previewed and approved is February 25.

• IMPORTANT: By the time of your preview, you must provide a copy of your music in one of these ways:

1) .mp3 emailed to: jugheads@comcast.net & sophiek22426@isd273.org 2) .mp3 on jump drive to JH 3) Dropbox Link (see email from Lizzy for link) – A YouTube link is NOT acceptable – Music stored on a phone is NOT acceptable

Show date: Saturday, March 13, at 7:00pm. • Sponsored by The EYJA and produced by JUGHEADS Youth Juggling Company. Location is TBD • Attachment Extras: Juggling Prop-setting Sheet & The Role of the Emcee

Parent(s):

Parent phone #:

Parent email:

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Emcee/Skit Application (limit: 2 emcee bits or skits/person)

• One mandatory meeting is required for all Emcees:

Monday, March 1 at 5:30 pm

Emcee Preview/Rehearsal (or arrange with Lizzy to preview your emcee bit/skit at Club)

• Emcees will be notificed of what act(s) they will be introducing by the weekend before (February 26) the Emcee Preview/Rehearsal.

• Emcees are expected to research information about the performers they are introducing and include at least part of that information in their emcee bit/skit.

• Note: Emcees often are not given time to rehearse on stage during the Showcase’s same-day dress rehears-al, which is why our Emcee Preview/Rehearsal is very important.

Performer name(s):

Short description of emcee/skit idea:

I don’t have an idea yet but would like to emcee. (Note: Jugheads with a developed idea or prior experience will be given priority.)

Application Due: January 31, 2021

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JUGGLINGS H O W C A S E

JUGHEADS Youth Juggling Co., LLC • 5905 Concord Avenue, Edina, MN 55424 • 612.978.9707 Paul • 612.229.3348 Wendy • jugheads@comcast.net

The Role of the Emcee The Purposes of an Emcee

• Keep the show moving. Fill up the “dead air” on stage during transitions. • Allow time for the previous routine to strike and next routine to set up. • Be entertaining. • Set up the next routine, so the audience is excited for it. • Let the audience know what is up next. When you know which act you will be introducing, find out a few

interesting about him/her/them and include that in your introduction. Memorize their names and how to say them correctly.

• Scan the stage and make sure the stage is ready for the next act. If a random prop or item is left on stage from the previous act, be sure it is cleared off before you leave the stage. You could clear it off yourself or ask for help (in character) from backstage.

Emcee Do’s • Be prepared (memorized). The best comedians may look like they are being spontaneous, but they are

WELL prepared. Write out your script and practice! • Look professional or in character. (ie: Wear something different than what you would wear to school.) • Be creative. You could incorporate a magic trick or joke, show off a juggling skill, or impersonate a

character. Emcees have many different styles so come up with an idea that fits your personality and talents. • If you need a musical soundtrack playing during your emcee portion, give the .mp3 file to the show director

(as soon as you have it) and before any preview deadlines. • If you have any setup or technical requirements (other than a handheld, wireless microphone) that you will

need help with (ie: microphone stand or a small table), let the director know. Also, you are responsible to ask and find someone to help you who can be backstage. Note that the set-up for an emcee should not be complicated or interfere with the set-up for the next act.

Emcee Don’ts

• Don’t laugh at your own jokes. • Speak too quickly. • Fidget. • Don’t include inside jokes or references that only a few in the audience will understand.

The Timing of an Emcee:

• Go to your position on stage as soon as the previous performers have left the stage. • Begin speaking as soon as the applause has died. • [Possibly] Before your rehearsed script, show appreciation for the last routine by saying their name and

possibly something positive about it. (i.e.: “The Swing Sisters! Weren’t they fabulous!”) • For Showcase and Juggle Jam, emcee bits are 30 seconds to 1 minute long. Longer only with director

permission. • For the Showcase, there will not be time to rehearse your emcee portion at the tech rehearsal prior to the

show because of time restraints, which is why it is very important you either attend the emcee preview meeting (preferred) or set up an alternative time to preview your emcee bit for the Student Directors. Juggle Jam emcees will rehearse at the SECOND dress rehearsal during the full run-through of the show.

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