Planning an event means keeping a lot of spinning plates in the air. You have to find the right venue, set the date, send out invitations, provide food and drinks, and assemble an engaging range of activities and live entertainment acts to ensure everyone goes home satisfied.
That last aspect can be especially intimidating because there are just so many different options to choose from. One idea that sometimes gets overlooked is to hire a comedian, either instead of or in addition to more traditional performers like singers and musicians.
Here are four events that stand-up comedy is perfect for:
Private Parties
What could be better than enjoying a good laugh with family and friends? Whether youβre putting together a party for someoneβs birthday, graduation, wedding, or anniversary, having a comedian on hand to tickle your guestsβ funny-bones is always a hit. Besides providing a nice breather from any live music or DJ acts youβve hired, stand-up comedy is great for building lasting memories with the people you love and cherish the most.
Business Conferences
Letβs face it: corporate and industry events can be stuffy, boring affairs. They donβt have to be, though. Between all the panels, presentations, and workshops, a comedian can help keep attendeesβ energy up. Stand-up comics make excellent emcees, able to smoothly transition between telling jokes and introducing various speakers and events in a way thatβs entertaining and memorable. Just because youβre putting together a professional event doesnβt mean you canβt have a little fun.
Charity Fundraisers
The first goal of any good fundraiser is to get as many people through the front doors as possible. The second goal is to get those people in a relaxed and giving mood. Few live acts are as good at both of those things as stand-up comedy. Unlike live music, stand-up isnβt something the average person gets to enjoy very often, so itβs an immediate draw. And because a comicβs whole purpose is to lift an audienceβs spirits, theyβre ideal for creating an atmosphere of goodwill and charity.
Class Reunions
Any time youβre getting together with a group of people you havenβt seen in a long time, breaking the ice can be tricky. People change over time and itβs not easy to know what to expect. Hiring a comedian for your class reunion or similar event can help relax your guests. Even better, a comedian can kickstart fond reminiscences by poking fun at the trends and fashions you and your classmates remember from your misspent youth.