| Insurance
Certificate |
| Ask
about it!! Any reputable company will carry an insurance
policy to protect all parties involved from any
unexpected accidents. Most parks and housing complexes
will not allow uninsured performers or equipment
on premises. Many small companies in South Florida
are not insured. |
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| Business
|
| Learn
a little about the company: how long they have been
in business, what they offer, where they have performed,
and what their customers say about them. |
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| Audio
Equipment |
| This
is a vital aspect of selecting the right performer.
Many companies provide no audio equipment at all,
some just a 'boom-box' type radio. Top notch performers
have professional audio equipment and 'microphoned'
talking characters to provide a life-like experience. |
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| Character
details |
| Get
informed about what the characters do. Some companies
feature characters do not talk, have ragged costumes,
or even worse are not child friendly. This can take
the magic out of the performance and confuse rather
than dazzle your child. |
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| Recommendations
|
| Find
out from friends or previous customers what the
performance is like. Our best word of advice is
to go see a performance at a location near you,
if the company does not offer shows for the public,
beware as they are often inexperienced and unprofessional. |
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| Price |
| Look
primarily for a company that meets your needs and
the requirements above. You want the best price,
but also want a quality performance at your special
event. There is nothing worse than saving a few
dollars only to encounter a total disaster at your
event! |
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| Specialization
|
| Spend
your money on what your child will enjoy most, but
be aware of companies that make promises that are
unrealistic which they may not keep. If the show
is not adaptable to your parties needs…it is
probably generic, uncreative and performed by an
inexperienced entertainer. |
