Johnny Ferretti

Fun, inspirational shows for all ages!

ONE HOUR SHOW, TWO HOUR SHOW OR MORE
All shows are unique, and I consult with each client beforehand to determine any specific needs or wants for the show, such as specific songs that are wanted. All my shows are PG - no adult or profane language is ever used in any show, so they are safe for any age. I've done many shows for kindergarten students.

I will then sing for the full hour, unless the client prefers a short break after 30 minutes. For longer shows, I will take a short break or two, but sing for the full time negotiated. If we agree to have 2 hours of singing, I will do those two hours singing, breaks not included in the 2 hours. Included in the show are some humorous original stories about opera the meaning of opera. This also includes a humorous rendition of one or more arias, translating it in full. This never fails to bring the house down! If the client wants only singing, I will do that.

The highest quality tracks, full orchestral studio recordings from Italy for opera are used for opera arias. I use the best tracks I can find for other types of music.

If the venue does not have a PA system, I will bring one: I have several options, from a small, Bluetooth hand-held Bose speaker for singing telegrams, a portable 1600-watt battery-operated PA and a full PA with mixer and two 1600-watt speakers. So, I have all venues and situations covered. If we're using the full PA, I need to arrive early (sometimes with an assistant), to load in and set up the PA. This normally takes about 20 minutes. I will also need the closest parking available for this.

OPERA GRAMS!
We will need permission from the venue (workplace, hotel, etc.) for me to interrupt whatever is currently going on for my performance. Beforehand, we will also need to agree on a theme for the surprise visit. Once, In a hotel lobby, I was at the desk, as if checking in. At the right moment, the hotel started the track on their PA, and I started singing. Ten seconds later, the bride was in tears!

CORPORATE SHOWS
I will sing for as long as negotiated, usually taking a short break after 30-45 minutes. I will sing for the amount of time negotiated - 1 hour of singing can be 1 hour straight, or two 30-minute sets with a short break between.

For some events, you might want more than just singing, which I can do. I have funny stories, and I have an opera aria that I humorously translate line-by-line.

SOLO SHOW (Good for Corporate Events, School Events, Fundraisers)
I have a 1-hour show in which I talk about my life experiences, including photographs from around the world, interspersed with Italian music appropriate to that time in my life. There is humor and some very touching moments. This show is perfect for corporate events, to get people happier, more relaxed and more inspired to excel in work; for school events, helping students to feel more motivated, inspires them to reach further in life, and makes them more motivated to reach for and attempt more challenging things ; for fundraisers, to make people less stressed and much happier and willing to help others;

My show is just me with a PA (supplied by venue or brought by me). For larger shows, that are onstage, good lighting and good sound are important. I would require to have me lit and the rest of the performance area dark.