Communication is key when hiring an entertainer, especially for a child’s birthday party. Here are 10 topics a mom would likely want to discuss with a potential entertainer for her child’s birthday party:
1. Experience and Speciality: “Do you have experience working with children this age? Do you have any specialties, like magic shows, balloon animals, face painting, or specific themes?”
2. Party Length and Packages: “How long are your typical performances? Do you offer different packages with varying lengths and activities?”
3. Cost and Payment: “What is your fee for a [length of party] party? What does that include? Do you require a deposit? How do you accept payment?”
4. Interaction and Engagement: “How do you involve the birthday child and their guests? Do you have strategies for handling different personality types and keeping everyone engaged?”
5. Content Appropriateness: “Can you tailor your performance to be age-appropriate for 10-year-olds? Are there any themes or jokes I should be aware of?”
6. Equipment and Setup: “What equipment do you bring? Do you need any specific space or setup for your performance? Will you need access to an electrical outlet?”
7. Insurance and Safety: “Do you have liability insurance? Are your activities and materials safe for children?”
8. Arrival Time and Setup: “When will you arrive to set up before the party? How much time do you need?”
9. Backup Plan: “What happens if you are sick or unable to make it to the party? Do you have a backup plan or a network of other performers?
10 Specific Interests: “My child is really into [current interest, e.g., dinosaurs, superheroes, science experiments]. Can you incorporate this into your performance?
11 Space and Logistics: “Where will the performance take place? Indoors or outdoors? Do you have any preferences or requirements regarding the performance area?”
12 Music and Sound: “Do you use music during your performance? Can I provide a playlist, or do you have your own? Will you need a sound system, or do you provide your own?”
BONUS: Allergies or Sensitivities: “Are any of the materials you use common allergens (like latex balloons, face paints, etc.)? Are there any sensitivities I should be aware of?
By discussing these topics, the mom can ensure that the entertainer is a good fit for her child’s party and that everyone has a fun and memorable experience.
It’s always better to over-communicate than under-communicate when planning a party!
Comedy Show by Appleton Kids performer, Zoomalata.
Zoomalata Performing Star Magic With An Assistant from the Audience
Who likes the library? Who likes books? Who LOVES books? Zoomalata does and he loves encouraging kids and families to read at his Wisconsin Summer Reading Program Comedy Shows.
On Wednesday, June 30, 2021, For the Smith Public Library in Menasha, Wisconsin, Zoomalata performed his comedy show for a large group of kids and adults at Smith Park in Menasha. This show was part of the library’s Summer Reading Program. Zoomalata agrees with the library of how important reading in the summer is to all students. It keeps their minds active and will help them when they go back to school in the fall.
Zoomalata’s show is family friendly and is full of laughs,giggles, oo’s and aah’s, snickers and the kids just go wild when Zoomalata’s sidekick Sherman the Magic Bunny comes out to showoff his own brand of tricks. Included in the show is comedy, magic, balloon fun, puppetry, and storytelling.
Please fill out the contact form if you would like to have Zoomalata perform at your library or school.
Through all the time spent planning the birthday party; through all the effort to send out invites to guests; through all the presents purchased and wrapped’ through all the food preparation and cake decorating their are two things needed at every kids birthday party. In the end all you really need is a child that had a great time and loved ones that were there to witness the child having a great time.
Your Child Needs to Have a Great Time
In the end, all you want is your child to have a great time with their friends and family. You will notice this is not a financial condition. You can spend a ton of money (and time) preparing and running the party or you can keep it simple and spend a few dollars. Either way your child has the opportunity to have a great time or a not so great a time.
It doesn’t matter how much money you spend. As long as they get to play with their friends and celebrate their birthday they will be happy. It can be a joyous time if you have pizza a few simple games or if you hire entertainment and spend thousands of dollars.
They will be happy, unless you promise something and don’t give it to them. So watch what you promise. Even just saying “maybe” can seem like a yes to them. Be clear that they will or will not have something. If it is a struggle to get something to in anyway promise it. Tell them you are trying but it might not happen.
You Need to Have a Great time
You need to have a great time and the best way to do that is to sit down and enjoy watching your child have fun with their friends and family. If you are running around working the party you are not relaxing enjoying the party!
So set yourself up for success. Plan the party so that on the day of the party you are bouncing from here to there or are stuck in the kitchen but you are there drinking your favorite beverage and taking photos of your child enjoying their special time.
Have all your food ready the night before or pay to have it catered in. Have it all out but covered (so the kiddos don’t dig in early). Have someone else entertain or do it yourself with your child’s favorite movie.
Entertainment can be as simple as having all the kids make their own pizza and ice cream sundaes while the pizza cooks they are watching the movie.
So, as you plan for your child’s special day be sure that you are setting it up to be meet the two main needs: Your child will have fun and you will have fun. In the end, it is all about celebrating the life of a loved one isn’t it?
Have an amazing day,
Zoomalata
Zoomalata is a family entertainer out of Appleton, Wisconsin. He is owner of Zoomalata Magic Balloons which is home to the 2 hour stress free birthday party. If you are in the Northeast Wisconsin and want to make your life easier and set yourself up to watch your child have fun at their birthday party then visit, MagicBirthdayParty.com
Thoughts, Ideas, Ramblings, Stories, Current Events and Contests
Hear the thoughts of Northeast Wisconsin magician and balloon artist, The Amazing Zoomalata. He will share fun and witty stories, or cool balloons. He might show a cool magic trick or give a birthday tip. Also, current events and contests will be posted here.
Today Zoomalata will be talking about mom.
Do you want to learn more about The Amazing Zoomalata? Visit www.Zoomalata.com
I am Zoomalata, a clown. My talents are balloon twisting, magic tricks, puppets and storytelling using balloons as costumes and props. I love to make people laugh in my shows and in life. It is what I live for...to make a difference in the lives of everyone I come in contact with. In this blog I will give information about how I got started in the business of making people laugh (be sure to check out the Zoomalata Clubhouse for extra information).
Also, in this blog you will be able to find tips and tricks on running a fun birthday party or help in finding a professional entertainer.
There will also be fun balloons from Zoomalata's balloon channel where there he is known as "the Balloon Guy"
For all you Zoomalata fans (Called Zoomies) out there. Join the Zoomalata Clubhouse. Support Zoomalata in his work and receive fun bits and pieces of who Zoomalata is, learn how to twist balloons and how to impress your friends with a magic trick.