The
Juggling Experience
I use music as background
to the instructions and I use my computer to store and play the
music, so an input is necessary for the public address system. Because
I move around, a remote wireless microphone is best, although if
it is not available, a lapel mike with cord is second best. I have
my own collar mike and can bring it with me as a back-up. If there
is room lighting that can be increased, we do need to make the entire
room as bright as possible during instruction. The stage area where
I make my presentation needs to be elevated and well lighted with
an open area at least ten feet wide and six feet deep. Ceiling height
is not a factor for me or for the participants. Room temperature
can be set about five or six degrees lower than normal since participants
will be exercising vigorously. If the presentation follows a meal,
the main course and dessert should be completed and coffee should
be well under way or even finished, but the tables need not yet
be completely cleared. I do need to have everyone present in the
room when the program starts, and they should plan to stay for the
full presentation. The program can last up to 60 minutes. It can
be shortened to no less than 45 minutes if absolutely unavoidable,
but longer is better.
Achieve
a Balanced Life
This session works best
if the participants are seated theater style, with wide aisles and
plenty of "mill around" room surrounding the chairs. I
need a good sound system to play my music from my computer. A microphone
that plays over the music is essential, so we need two inputs to
the mixer or amplifier that do not cancel each other out. The mike
may be either wireless or hard-wired. Even a podium mike works.
Everyone must be in the room at the start of the program. Room temperature
should be set three or four degrees lower than usual. This program
averages 75 minutes, but can be stretched to 90 minutes. It can
be shortened to 60 minutes if absolutely unavoidable.
Run
Away and Join Your Own Circus
For this session I'll
need the same room set-up as the previous program, or participants
can be in bleachers or at desks. Please provide a blackboard or
a white board, an easel with a big pad of paper, or the equivalent.
A raised platform or a stage with strong lighting will create a
more dramatic effect and help keep attention focused. The time needed
is 50 to 60 minutes for the introductory session and the entire
program can last up to a half day.
Circus
Skills Playshop
Any well-lighted open
space will do, indoors or outside. A microphone and a way to play
music through the PA system are necessary. Time required is 90 minutes.
A $500 additional fee required because of all the auxiliary equipment
used in this session.
"Confidence
is the most valued credential of the new millennium"
Dave Finnigan