James A. Willis
- Columbus, OH
- Arts/Entertainment Speaker
- 4 miles from Upper Arlington
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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…
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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…”
Justin P. said “Dewayne performed at our annual church Christmas banquet. He was very funny, performed some awesome magic and was very engaging with the crowd. He was…”
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…
Toni A. B. said “My spirit was heavy before I arrived to chart with Valarie. And I must say God is mighty, because I came confused and left back on the right track and…”
David S. said “We hosted Bill at ImprovMANIA in Chandler and every audience member felt like they were part of the show. Bill is an entertainer's entertainer. 5…”
'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.
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Leah G. said “Laurent was the perfect person for our project! He understood the vision of our theme and wrote a spoken word piece that was exactly what we were hoping…”
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!!
Emily B. said “Daniel was personable and professional. He did some amazing tricks that my friends are still talking about. I highly recommend!!!”
Adam H. said “Lou was one of the highlights of our special night! Very professional and accommodating! Thanks Lou!”
Donna B. said “Marissa is very energetic and she knows her stuff. She is very knowledgeable and great with the kids. The adults also enjoyed her program. Highly recommend.”
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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.