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Thứ Bảy, 28 tháng 9, 2013

Tips For Hiring A Celebrity Impersonator

By Paulette Short


When hiring a celebrity impersonator, you want to be certain that your guests will be entertained. Like with any type of entertainment, there are those who are bad, average, good, and excellent. Everyone always wants the best. If you follow the guidelines given below, you will get an individual that will not disappoint.

Consider the type of training the individual has gone through. No one can be born with the character, moves, diction, and the exact appearance of another individual. Therefore, even if they have the looks that can pass for a certain celebrity, they need to be trained to talk and behave like that person when they are on stage.

Check photos. Technology has enabled people to enhance skills in Photoshop. Therefore, before you even call up the agent, look for signs of Photoshop around the face. The quantity of photos on the website will also tell you more information about the character. If there are only a few pictures and they are not close shots, then you could be dealing with con.

Get a demo video. Most professionals have demos that they send to clients, especially those who are just beginning their careers. Listen to their voices and pay close attention to their stage presence. Ensure they have the looks, behavior, and general character of the real celebrity. The video should be clear enough to enable you get the finer details.

Ask for evidence of past performance. This should be inform of videos so that you can watch their full-length performances. Ensure that they are able to stay in character for the entire show. Moreover, they should also be able to catch your attention. If the performer cannot have you glued on the screen for even five minutes, then your guests will also get bored.

Ask for testimonials. Look for past clients and see what they have written about the performer. Most happy clients normally write letter of appreciation, which could be posted on the website. Remember that some people may make up these testimonials, so check the contact details so as to confirm if they really exists. It would not hurt to confirm sources claimed by the agent.

Beware of false claims. Agents are always trying to get deals for their clients. Therefore, they may fabricate stories, exaggerate or even tell outright lies about their clients. If they tell you the person they have is the official movie double, ask if you can confirm firm that information from the Screen Actors Guild, or Actors Equity Association companies.

Meet the performer first. A good agent should let you talk with their client. When you are on the phone, listen to their voice and if it resembles that of the intended celebrity. You can even request for a few seconds of mimicry just to hear what they have to offer.

Do your homework thoroughly. It will not cost you much to call around, search the internet, or even spend a few minutes with the celebrity impersonator you want to hire. If they are known, you will not face difficulties getting adequate information.




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