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...

The key to comedy is . . . . . . . . . . Timing. Those who know comedy know it’s a terribly tricky beast. So, if you are performing one...

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...

“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...

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...

When director George Seaton was visiting his dying friend, actor Edmund Gwenn, Seaton said, “This must be terribly difficult for you.”...

From basements to attics, illegally operated speakeasies worked to stay hidden. Owners bribed officials to avoid raids or employed secret...

Cast parties are an important opportunity to celebrate your actors and production team. It’s a time to express gratitude, highlight...

From stage sets to silverware, every aspect of your Jazz Dinner serves to transport your guests to the 1920s. Having authentic or unique...

When hosting a Madrigal or Jazz Dinner, you want to save on costs anywhere you can. This could include affordable desserts or...

Just as it is with food, it’s all about the presentation of beverages at your Jazz Dinner. Garnishes give drinks flair and help...

Famished people don’t find much funny. That is why an appetizer is essential for your Jazz Dinner. It satisfies your audience so that...

A lovely accessory to add to your Jazz Dinner costumes is armbands. Men wore armbands (aka sleeve garters) to customize their shirts....

From 1920 to 1933, it was illegal to produce, sell, or transport alcohol. Ironically, it wasn’t illegal to drink alcohol! During this dry...

Decorating for a Jazz Dinner has limitless possibilities to make your event pop. And one of the more essential pieces for the table is...

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...

If you want to engage your guests in the 1920s mood for your Jazz Dinner, there are a few ways to set the tone. One idea is to have a...

Do you know what’s great about hosting a Jazz Dinner set in the 1920s? As opposed to, say, a Justin Bieber Dinner, you can get a TON of...

We have a soft spot for all you choir, band, and theater directors, and we are always looking for ways to make your lives easier because...

Building stages, 200 desserts, choir rehearsals, printing tickets, ay-yai-yai! How do you keep all this straight? If you’re like me and...