I can emcee your next event with poise, professionalism, humor, and warmth! I have a wealth of public speaking and event management experience, from major conferences to comedy shows. I can read a crowd, make people comfortable, and keep your event running on track and on time -- all while staying in your budget. While I perform stand up comedy regularly, you can rest assured that I won't hog the spotlight -- this is your event and I'll be there to help you shine. I've emceed comedy shows, nonprofit events, fundraisers, and weddings.
I'm also a stand up comedian and the regular host of the DC Improv's Pun DMV, so I can be clean and/or punny as requested!
5 reviews
Angela D.
June 29, 2024Dana is the consummate professional. She listened and offered ideas that helped make my event even more special. Thank you!!
I would definitely work with her again.
Hired as: Emcee
Allison E.
February 7, 2021Dana is so easy to work with: I really enjoyed her professionalism, her expertise, and her sense of humor! People contacted me after the event and asked if we could get her again, and her comedy inspired our audience to chat in their own puns building off of hers. Our community really needed some levity, and Dana was exactly what we needed.
Hired as: Emcee, Stand-Up Comedian
Dana Fleitman -- Emcee
Thanks, Allison! I had a great time with your group and could see a punraiser fundraiser in the future.
Faith M.
May 15, 2018I reached out to Dana to headline my HOA Comedy’s show. She was great at entertaining the crowd and also brought three additional local comedians to host & open the show! Dana made the event one to remember. Thank you so much!!
Hired as: Stand-Up Comedian
Dana Fleitman -- Emcee
Thanks for reaching out to me, Faith! All the comics had a great time at your show.
Crystal C.
May 7, 2018Dana hosted my Bridal Shower and was truly amazing! She was organized and made sure everything flowed nicely. My family and friends loved her and had an amazing time. I will definitely hire Dana again when I have another event.
Hired as: Emcee, Stand-Up Comedian
Dana Fleitman -- Emcee
Thanks so much, Crystal! It was a pleasure to be a part of such a joyful event. Congratulations to you!
Rebecca G.
March 22, 2018Dana was a fantastic addition to The Resisterhood Concert (3/20/18) in DC. The event included multiple women's performance groups, so Dana's main responsibility was to introduce groups and fill time as groups were leaving/entering the stage. During the planning process, Dana's insight and experience in similar events was invaluable. She helped us figure out the flow of the event and put us completely at ease. We knew she knew what she was doing, and as an organizer of a public performance, that kind of established trust is invaluable. Dana was flexible during the planning process and kept abreast of new developments, so we felt that even if the event didn't run as smoothly as planned, she would be able to roll with the punches and keep the audience entertained during lulls/mishaps/etc. I would absolutely hire Dana again, obviously, but even for this one fact -- she's really freaking funny. Oh, and she helped us raise more than $1700 for Planned Parenthood in just two hours. Seriously.
Hire Dana. I hope to work with her again in the future!
Hired as: Emcee
Dana Fleitman -- Emcee
Thanks for your kind words, Becky! And congratulations again on your successful event. I hope we can work together again as well!
Price range: $300+ (negotiable)
HERE'S WHAT I CAN DO:
-Bring energy and enthusiasm.
-Warm up your crowd.
-Learn names, pronounce them correctly and give everyone a warm introduction and thank you.
-Prepare remarks and/or read welcome remarks (if needed).
-Help with day-of logistics (I LOVE event planning and can do day-of coordinating as well -- please reach out!).
-Cue music, PowerPoints, videos, etc.
-Jump in and help out with whatever you need on the day of.
-Emcee your event with poise, professionalism, humor and warmth!
If you contact me, we'll set up a time to discuss your needs, budget requirements and event specifics and go from there! We'll work together on an event schedule and do a complete run down of everything you need for the day.
From hosting comedy shows at the DC Improv to leading workshops on stalking for multidisciplinary audiences across the country, my down-to-earth speaking style and comedic sensibility has enabled me to engage and entertain diverse audiences in a variety of contexts.
True story: I once did a solo presentation on sexual assault for a group of over 350 fraternity men. I found this fun and got a standing ovation! This is my way of saying: I don't scare easily, I can handle a tough crowd and I know how to tailor my style for different audiences.
I've been performing stand up comedy in the District and at festivals around the country since 2012. My stand up is sarcastic, witty, and often includes imaginative over-analysis of everyday life. I frequently explore super original and edgy topics like my cats, dating and eating. I have performed at the Howard Theatre and the Contemporary Jewish Museum and am proud to be the regular host of the DC Improv's PUN DMV pun contest. I also produce and host highly elaborate theme shows for holidays.
As you may have gathered, I love public speaking, being in front of people and getting crowds excited about a topic or an event -- that's why I'm delighted to be emceeing weddings, fundraisers ,and other events. In addition to being entertaining, I am highly organized and have a wealth of event-planning experience. My nonprofit background makes it easy for me to be sensitive to your group's needs and sensibilities, and I can easily keep an event clean, fun, and running on time.
I'm open to opportunities including stand up, emceeing, and/or presentations. Please reach out and let's see how we can work together!
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Birthday Party
6:00pm - 10:00pm
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Rockville, MD
Saturday
Fundraiser
7:00pm - 9:30pm
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Washington, DC
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
12:30pm - 3:30pm
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Mitchellville, MD
Saturday
Bridal Shower
12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Alexandria, VA
Saturday
Concert
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Washington, DC
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