James A. Willis
- Columbus, OH
- Arts/Entertainment Speaker
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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…
Aaron E. said “We had Brendan for our company holiday party and it was an amazing experience. The magic was great, he was very funny and got the audience involved. After…”
Erica W. said “I was in charge of finding entertainment for a big conference and I compiled a list of about 7 magicians. After researching all of the magicians, I decided…”
Cari L. said “He IS the master of escape! Does it so well - with nary a trace of struggle. You've got to see it to believe it.”
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…
I am a professional first person portrayer of George Washington. I travel across the United Stares keeping the history of the “Father of Our Country” alive.
Tenita J. said “She's awesome! Her presentation is not only informative and power-packed, but hilariously funny and engaging. She keeps you on the edge of your seat,…”
Gregg P. said “We've seen Bill Gladwell's show twice, and both times it was incredible!!! He was very warm and engaging with the audience, and the show kept…”
'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.
Sarah J. said “We had the pleasure of hosting Daniel Schaffer at our company dinner in Indianapolis, and it was an experience we won't soon forget. Daniel's…”
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…
Hailey M. said “Laurent is an extremely talented poet and is great at instructing others in their poetry. Not only is he encouraging but helps students with their creativity--guiding…”
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!!
Adam H. said “Lou was one of the highlights of our special night! Very professional and accommodating! Thanks Lou!”
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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.