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Claire Wilson
May 203 min
What to Consider When Offering an Internship
A Madrigal Dinner is an excellent opportunity for internships. Roles like costuming, assistant directing, or marketing are all occasions...
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Claire Wilson
Apr 43 min
5 Ways to Be a Better Director
Jim once directed a play that still lives in infamy: he made Spock cry. Not Leonard Nimoy (though that would be a much better story) but...
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Claire Wilson
Feb 263 min
Five Tips for Comedy Success
The key to comedy is . . . . . . . . . . Timing. Those who know comedy know it’s a terribly tricky beast. So, if you are performing one...
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Claire Wilson
Jan 192 min
Merchandise for Your Jazz Dinner
At a Renaissance Faire, the ticket to get in is secondary. Patrons are coming for what they can buy inside the faire, be it a turkey leg...
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Claire Wilson
Jan 43 min
Sponsorship Level Ideas for Corporate Sponsors
“Why do you want me to be a sponsor?” That was a question posed to me on one of my follow-up calls for corporate sponsorships. I could...
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Claire Wilson
Dec 7, 20233 min
Don't Hate It. Cater It!
I (Jim) directed a local high school's first Madrigal Dinner. Now, directing the event would have been just fine. But this is a public...
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Jim Jeffries
Nov 23, 20233 min
5 Keys to Comedy Acting
When director George Seaton was visiting his dying friend, actor Edmund Gwenn, Seaton said, “This must be terribly difficult for you.”...
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Claire Wilson
Nov 9, 20233 min
Jazz Dinner Sets
From basements to attics, illegally operated speakeasies worked to stay hidden. Owners bribed officials to avoid raids or employed secret...
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Claire Wilson
Oct 26, 20234 min
Cast Party Ideas: 5 Ways to Celebrate Your Cast
Cast parties are an important opportunity to celebrate your actors and production team. It’s a time to express gratitude, highlight...
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Claire Wilson
Oct 12, 20233 min
Jazz Dinner Glassware Ideas
From stage sets to silverware, every aspect of your Jazz Dinner serves to transport your guests to the 1920s. Having authentic or unique...
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Claire Wilson
Sep 28, 20232 min
Cloth vs. Paper Napkins for Your Madrigal Dinner
When hosting a Madrigal or Jazz Dinner, you want to save on costs anywhere you can. This could include affordable desserts or...
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Claire Wilson
Sep 14, 20233 min
Iconic Garnishes of 1920s Drinks
Just as it is with food, it’s all about the presentation of beverages at your Jazz Dinner. Garnishes give drinks flair and help...
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Claire Wilson
Aug 31, 20233 min
Illegally Simple 1920s Appetizers
Famished people don’t find much funny. That is why an appetizer is essential for your Jazz Dinner. It satisfies your audience so that...
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Claire Wilson
Aug 17, 20232 min
Making 1920s Armbands for Your Jazz Dinner
A lovely accessory to add to your Jazz Dinner costumes is armbands. Men wore armbands (aka sleeve garters) to customize their shirts....
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Claire Wilson
Aug 3, 20232 min
Speakeasy Passwords for Your Jazz Dinner
From 1920 to 1933, it was illegal to produce, sell, or transport alcohol. Ironically, it wasn’t illegal to drink alcohol! During this dry...
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Jane Jeffries
Aug 1, 20232 min
5 Reasons to Perform a Live Radio Show
If you are looking for an alternative to a classic Madrigal Dinner or Jazz Dinner, we have the solution for you. This type of performance...
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Claire Wilson
Jul 20, 20232 min
No Sweat Peasant Shirts
While the “peasant look” became very popular in the 1960s, the outfit was purely practical for the Renaissance lower class. Blouses fit...
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Claire Wilson
Jul 6, 20232 min
Classy Centerpieces For Your Jazz Dinner
Decorating for a Jazz Dinner has limitless possibilities to make your event pop. And one of the more essential pieces for the table is...
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Claire Wilson
Jun 22, 20233 min
Magnificent Mocktail Names for Your Jazz Dinner
Hosting a Jazz Dinner for your school or band fundraiser is a lot like parties during prohibition. You’ve got the music, the food, and...
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