Performing Arts Speakers

David Pogue

He began writing for Macworld Magazine in 1988, and wrote the triple-award-winning “Desktop Critic” column until November 2000, when he became the personal-technology columnist for the New York Times; the column, "State of the Art," appears every Thursday on the front page of the Circuits section. He has ...

Jay Leno

As the legendary host of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, his “everyman” style and personality have helped him earn millions of fans worldwide. He has been touted as one of the nicest entertainers in show business and the hardest working -- a winning combination for the man who says, "Anyone can have a life - ...

Free

Free is the effervescent, savvy and fashionable television and radio personality, recording artist and former co-host of BET’s immensely popular, 106 & Park. This hip-hop diva’s casual interview style and experience allowed viewers to gain a unique perspective on their favorite performers and attracted the top ...

Cindy Williams

America fell in love with her as Laverne's roommate Shirley and has been taken with her ever since. She toured the country in "Grease", starred in "American Graffiti" and produced "Father of the Bride II". She reveals funny and fascinating insights about acting and some of our favorite comedic actors.

Four Day Weekend

An interactive entertainment experience, Four Day Weekend uses improv to nurture team building, tailoring their presentations, while turning meetings and presentations into fun game shows and talk shows.

Recycled Percussion

Recycled Percussion has emerged from underground live show sensation to one of the most powerful touring shows in the US. The band has single-handedly brought the terms "Power-Percussion" and "Junk Rock" into mainstream music with their acclaimed live show. Remarkable hard-rock drumming led by the world’s "fastest ...

Gross National Product

They turn the morning headlines into the evening's punchlines! "The Wall Street Journal" called this hilarious group "a comedy feast."

Rita Moreno

Won all of the most prestigious show business awards: the Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, Golden Globe, Tony and the Cable Ace. Currently stars in HBO's Oz.

Raspyni Brothers

Dan Holzman and Barry Friedman are the Raspyni Brothers. Their original blend of mirth, mayhem, and madness have earned them multiple television appearances including The Tonight Show with both Johnny Carson and Jay Leno. The Raspyni Brothers have taken their twisted brand of vaudevillian humor to over 1000 successful ...

Ross Shafer

Jay Leno says this about Shafer: "Finally a motivational speaker without the speech. Ross Shafer is one of the funniest guys I know." For 15 years, Shafer has made more than 3,000 meeting planners look like heroes. He's clean, funny, relevant, and always in good taste. His experience as a stand-out after-dinner ...

Frank Miles

A professional variety comedian for over twenty years, with numerous television and Las Vegas credits, Miles died in a hang gliding accident and was revived by emergency room doctors. True courage - he came to realize - is not facing death in daredevil pursuits, true courage is facing life.

Antoine Fuqua

With his cooler-than-thou shades and a quick smile that's a testament to his easygoing demeanor, director Antoine Fuqua looks more like a leading man than a man who leads the team. Nevertheless, the music video and commercial director-turned-feature-film visionary has continually impressed moviegoers ever since bringing ...

Todd Cochran

The musical world is the only life pianist/composer Todd Cochran has known; born into a musical family, fingering melodies at three, public performances of classical repertoire at ten - classical recordings as a teenager - jazz concerts at 15, and jazz recordings at 18. Whether solo performance, jazz ensemble, chamber ...

Vicki Lawrence

In addition to being the star of Mama's Family and the talk show Vicki!, Lawrence is an avid women's rights activist, traveling across the country speaking to organizations about her life, career, women's health and being a woman in a man's world.

David DeBoy

A "Jack of All Trades" this "David" of all trades began his career as a successful stage actor, a much sought-after TV and video host, and an Emmy-winning writer. But soon, Deboy found his services in demand by a wide spectrum of corporations and associations who needed his skills to energize and inform their audiences.

Don McMillan

With a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a successful career in technology, McMillan decided to trade in the microchips for a microphone and has been making audiences laugh ever since. Perhaps most recognized from commercials for everything from Budweiser to 7-Eleven to United Airlines, McMillan has ...

Craig Karges

Karges's performance is an extraordinary blend of mystery, humor, psychology, and intuition. Karges dazzles the mind as he challenges his audiences to question what is real and what is unreal, what is possible and what is impossible. You don't just watch his performance, you experience it through total audience ...

Boot Camp

Want an engaging way to discuss the serious issues? Topics like racism, date rape, drug abuse, and such? Want students to leave the room feeling like their opinions have value and that they have the power to be leaders and to stand alone in the face of peer pressure? THEN SEND THEM TO BOOT CAMP!

Laughing Stock Comedy

Team of comedy experts interview members of your organization, do research and then create customized comic scenes about your world. The result is a fun and funny show that is fresh and exciting.

Dallas Arcand

Arcand is an Aboriginal Entertainer from the Alexander (Kipohtakaw) Cree Nation, located near Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Arcand has been a World Class Hoop Dancer for ten years, and in 2004 and 2005 was awarded 2nd prize at the Heard Museum’s Annual World Championship Hoop Dancing contest in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. In ...