Event Planning

The singing telegram business the path back to work

August 9, 2020 By David

The singing telegram business the path back to work.

What 2020 has been like for a performer in the singing telegram business. Let me start by saying I am happy that I and all my family and neighbours are still healthy and have made it through these crazy months in good health. Our path back to work was one of the utmost uncertainty. Can you imagine sitting there in March, racking your brain about the future of your performing stopped because you can’t be in the same room as strangers?

Everything was quiet for about a month. Out of the blue, I got a call to perform Happy Birthday and another song on a woman’s front lawn. The woman was turning 70 and watched the performance through her front window. I was in her front yard with a bunch of her neighbours who made sure she felt loved, remembered and appreciated on her birthday.

That one ladies’ 70th birthday was a start of what became a new area for performing. Over the next few months, until we entered stage 3, this was one of my primary income sources and performing.

Canadians are amazing. I’m fortunate to be working even part-time considering before this pandemic, and it’s restrictions, my approach to delivering singing telegrams have always been up close and personal.

This pandemic has changed not only many of our businesses but has helped to realign our priorities again. People looked out for one another and continue to as we exit the worst of it back into more open and public life again.

I want to close by thanking people who picked up the phone and called to book us. We are happy to perform and are proud to continue working for you.

If you would like to book a Singing Telegram performance, please contact Stage Entertainment at 416-635-6925.

Summer 2020 Stage Entertainment

July 20, 2020 By David

Summer 2020 Stage Entertainment

summer 2020

It is now Summer 2020. It has been many months since Stage Entertainment has had to option of opening up our entertainment company again. Our performers are excited at the option of back to working and entertaining an audience.

This nationwide shutdown has had a devastating effect on the entertainment industry. It has caused a fair amount of businesses in the entertainment sector to close permanently or take out loans to survive.

On a personal note, I am proud as a Canadain on how we collectively handled this lockdown and how we pulled together as Canadians and helped the elderly and our neighbours during this difficult time.

We have pulled through this together and should have the majority of us working again. Most of Ontario is open & Toronto’s Stage 3 restrictions lifted within the next few days.

Stage Entertainment are proud of how we have all handled this unprecedented last few months. We all look forward to getting back to work.

Whatever precautions that need to be in place moving forward, you have our promise that our performers and entertainers have whatever protective equipment they need to perform their job safely.

As the phone starts ringing again and our performers get back to performing for your birthday party’s and other of life’s milestones, we want to thank our customers for continuing to invest in Stage Entertainment, and it’s talent roster.

it’s now Summer 2020 and we look forward to ramping back up and performing for you again.

If you are ready to book with us please contact us at 416-635-6925. or the contact form on our website.

If you are hesitant or have questions regarding the new measures we have we have taken for our performer’s safety.

Thank you, and we look forward to hearing from you.

What Is It like Hiring a Magician for Your Kid’s Birthday Party?

August 14, 2018 By David Leave a Comment

If you are a parent, you know that you want your child’s birthday party to be as special as it can be. One of the ways you can make it memorable for your child and their friends is by hiring a magician to grace the party. Nevertheless, you probably do not know what makes a magician great and you may end up throwing a second-rate birthday party for your child and ruin their day. Here are a few tips to help get a feel of what it should be like to hire a magician for your kid’s birthday party.

Have a reasonable budget

If you choose to throw a party without a budget, there is nothing you can do to narrow down your choices. A reasonable budget entails two parts – how much you are willing to spend and what to expect from the amount on your budget. Higher prices do not necessarily translate to higher quality and neither do lower prices translate to lower quality. However, it is good to keep in mind that most of the time, cheap is expensive. Think of asking family and friends to help you fund your kid’s birthday party so that you do not end up with a part-time amateur with limited experience. It is not just about the magic tricks they can perform, it is also the experience they have working with family groups and children.

Recommendations come in handy

Chances are that there is someone in your circle or even just someone you know that has hired a magician before for their kid’s birthday party. Feel free to ask for recommendations and you will be a step closer to finding the right magician for your party. However, keep in mind that their word can only go so far so do a little research as well. After all, you will not like every movie that someone you know recommends to you.

Follow your instinct

When looking for a magician to hire for your kid’s birthday party, it is good to have a second and third opinion. After picking a few candidates, you can narrow them down by simply following your instinct. If you feel like you are dealing with someone who does not take professionalism seriously or their website does not make them look experienced, write them off your list. A magician worth their salt knows that presentation is everything so if they fail to impress you from the start, do not risk hiring them.

Get testimonials

Reviews and testimonials should be standard on every magician’s website. Be careful and look out for fake testimonials. Real ones should include the first and last name of a person and where you can find them. Be wary of magicians that make it hard for you to find genuine testimonials because they might be hiding something. It could be that they are inexperienced or they do not have the licensing to do their work and not easily accessing testimonials reinforces that.

Video clips are a plus

A magician who is confident about themselves will go a step further and record videos so that they can provide you with samples that you can preview. You should also be able to access such videos on their website or on other platforms like YouTube. Only the most reputable and qualified performers will appear on such searches. As such, use the internet as a tool of finding the perfect magician for your kid’s birthday party.

The main key to the success of your event is the experience that your magician has. Your choice of magician will set the tone for your event and the memories you hope to make. Most performers try to break into the industry by doing children’s shows and you should not be their guinea pig. They may be cheaper, but the difference between price and value is quite big.

5 Things to Look For When Choosing Party Entertainers

August 14, 2018 By David Leave a Comment

When you hold a party, whether it is for your child or for any other reason, you want people to enjoy themselves. It is no wonder then that most people are choosing to hire party entertainers to liven up their events. However, choosing the right entertainer can be quite daunting especially if you are unfamiliar with the market. There are numerous options online and they promise a lot but in reality, if someone you trust did not recommend an entertainer to you or you have not seen them in action, then making that choice becomes a hassle. Here are five things to consider when hiring an entertainer for your party.

Who are they?

Most party entertainers work for online-based larger companies. Some of those online agents are in an entirely different state or city from you. An entertainer will often receive calls from remote party agents looking for someone to take on a party in a far off location. Sure, these entertainers can do the job, but the biggest concern is that those remote agents do not really know that entertainer. When you identify a party entertainer of your choice, ensure that you will be getting them and not someone else. Ask to speak directly to the entertainer you have chosen rather than their representative.

Do they have experience?

Experienced entertainers make a whole lot of difference at your party. Find out from them how long they have been in the business and do not shy away from asking for testimonials. The last thing you want is an entertainer who is unsure of what they are doing at your party. Moreover, an experienced performer will give an age appropriate show. Some party entertainers will use the same format on all their shows. This either can be too dull for an older audience or too advanced a younger one. Ask your entertainer exactly what they are going to do at a show and what their package entails.

Are they reliable?

A dependable party entertainer should reach out to you a few days to the party and assure you that they will definitely show up. You should also receive a text message or email confirming the same once you have finalized all the required arrangements with them. Find out which channel of communication your entertainer would rather use. A direct phone number is an ultimate option but if they would, rather you to reach them on their social media page that works as well. You want to be able to reach your entertainer at any time for any reason and especially on the day of the party. You should not always be the one to initiate communication and if they are unreachable most of the time and give flimsy excuses, it would be better to avoid them.

Do they have a blue card?

Whomever you choose to be the entertainer at your party, ensure that they have a valid blue card that allows them to work with children or an audience of a particular kind. This lets you know that they adhere to laid down regulations and that you can trust them. If your entertainer is unable to present their blue card, it is better to let them go.

Are they willing to answer questions?

Whatever question comes to mind, feel free to ask your party entertainer. They should always be available to address any concerns or answer any questions you may have before the day of the party so that you are completely confident that everything will go according to plan. Be wary of individuals that claim to be entertainers but are not able to answer simple questions or are unwilling to do so. After all, you are going to pay for their services and you want value for your money. If you get answers for the above questions, you are definitely on the right track to finding the right party entertainer.

Entertainment for Your Party Needs

November 14, 2016 By David Leave a Comment

Your type of event will largely influence what entertainment is best for it. Whether it is a wedding, a birthday, a corporate or a family reunion, you need to choose the appropriate entertainment to suit the theme of the occasion and the personalities of your guests. You may be mainly in charge of the whole event, the venue and the food, but you cannot serve the role of a party entertainer unless you are a certified one. The best advice for you is to just hire professional event entertainers that will complete your party needs. This is when you can absolutely ensure that your party will indeed be a blast

If you are living in Toronto, good news for you since there is many entertainment providers around the city. From Toronto magicians to Toronto clowns, Toronto singers and Toronto jugglers, they have all these and more. This will leave you nothing but satisfied with your need of entertainment for your event.

Are you perhaps in need of public entertainers? You can always get Toronto singers. They are the perfect entertainers on parks and streets. By-passers will find it hard not to stop for a moment and sing along with your Toronto singers. To make sure everyone else in your public event will indeed enjoy with the songs prepared by your Toronto singers, make sure they are popular songs that all ages and genders are familiar with.

Meanwhile, if you’re having a children’s party, the best and most favorite by kids are clowns/ magicians. From the simplest tricks and jokes, kids will certainly buy them. With games and treats as additions, there is no way the kids at the party will get bored and unhappy.

Who is a Dependable Provider of Different Entertainment Needs in Toronto?

Now that you have discovered the kind of entertainment needed by the event you’re holding, where do you think can be get the entertainers for it? The best advice for you is at Entertainment Toronto. From the name itself, you will instantly discover they offer complete entertainment in Toronto.

Entertainment Toronto is a sought after entertainment provider in Toronto that offers a wide range of entertainment to cater the various needs of clients. Among their entertainers are belly dancers, Toronto singers, Toronto clowns, Toronto magicians, Toronto jugglers and a lot more. All of which are earnestly applauded for their excellence in giving total entertainment to party guests from all ages and genders.

As the overall in-charge in the event, Entertainment Toronto understands you may already be tired since day one of the preparation. So when the time comes that their on stage, just sit back and relax. Like everyone else, have fun and enjoy their show. Entertainers from Entertainment Toronto may come comical and look free-spirited but as the saying goes, looks can be deceiving. Just wait and see how they get your stage roaring with laughter and filled with good vibes. This is because to every event they are invited, Entertainment Toronto ensures they will come prepared with new options to relief everyone’s boredom and tiredness. All that’s left is the smiles on the guests’ faces.

To learn more about Entertainment Toronto, you may visit them at http://67.225.136.213/~stageentertainme.