James A. Willis
- Columbus, OH
- Arts/Entertainment Speaker
- 7 miles from Gahanna
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Not since the Headless Horseman went charging through Sleepy Hollow has something come out of upstate New York as thrilling and chilling as author & paranormal…
I am a Spoken Word poet, TEDx Speaker, and curator. I have performed both nationally and internationally. I have curated multiple TEDx talks along with a performance…
Courtney K. said “We hired Brenden for our daughter’s first birthday and he was absolutely phenomenal! We had a few less children then expected due to a family emergency…”
Joe C. said “Dewayne provided entertainment at a healthcare technology event we sponsored in Atlanta. We hosted a hospitality suite and Dewayne roamed the room performing…”
Lee N. said “We had Michael perform atbour festival. He was a big hit with the kids. Unfortunately, due to iffy weather and poor planning we did not have the crowd…”
We KNOW that stress is bad for us. We KNOW that stress increases anxiety and decreases productivity. We also know what to do about it. This is not your typical…
Coni H. said “Ms. Lewis Coleman has a true knack for the entire process from writing to publishing. She interjects flavor, excitement and her own experiences which…”
'Motivational' Giving hope and a voice to all people through my own experience leaving the Amish culture and learning to live in a new world.
Ana M. S. said “We hired Bill Gladwell for a corporate meeting, he was so easy to work with. His show was interactive and engaging from the moment he started. Thoroughly…”
Philip S. said “Lou was a great comedian. Super nice, and made us all laugh! Couldn’t ask for a better performer than him!”
Russell M. said “Not only was Marissa entertaining, she was very informative and interactive. Everyone loved her and her friends and she is a must have at any event!”
Lauren C. said “Daniel absolutely made our night! If you are looking for an empathetic and insightful intuitive to come to your event - book Daniel! We were blown away…”
It is not often that enthusiasts or novices have access to the very people who work in the Scotch Industry, at least not the ones who have actually experienced…
Bryan M. said “At our recent anniversary celebration and annual meeting, Laurent provided a spoken word performance that was absolutely incredible. It was set to a soundtrack…”
Ready for a night (or day) of theatrical literature, over the top performance and a creative twist on how spoken word can be approached? I am your guy!!
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In a world where many people use E! and People Magazine as their primary news source, entertainment seems to be the best way to get through to the masses. With that in mind, hiring a speaker that specializes in the various aspects of art and entertainment is a great way to ensure your audience becomes (and stays) engaged and interested. From authors and journalists to actors and models, these arts/entertainment speakers have the background and knowledge needed to provide speeches that will both entertain and inform the attendees of your class, seminar, convention, or special event.
An insightful and articulate speaker at an event can help individuals, groups, and classrooms achieve their potential through a dynamic and insightful speech, seminar, or consulting session. Arts/Entertainment speakers on GigSalad have a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Some have worked in film or theater, both on stage and behind. Others are best-selling authors or experienced journalists. Find and hire the perfect Arts/Entertainment Speaker for your corporate event, seminar, classroom, or convention.
When booking an Arts/Entertainment speaker, be sure you have your event details (date, time, location, topic, etc.) and budget lined up before you contact the speaker. Once you contact them, discuss their subject material and ask if they have any videos of previous speeches. You should also read reviews about them and get references. Talk to people who have hired them before or seen them speak. Next up, you should book well in advance. Some speakers are booked months or years in advance. However, in some situations you might be able to book less than 60 days in advance. Lastly, pay attention to detail in the contract. What are the traveling expenses? If the traveling expenses are too expensive, consider partnering with another organization to host the same speaker during the same time frame.