Karl Gatson

Forney, TX

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Travels up to 200 miles

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Overview

I am a well spoken and complete talent. I am an emcee/ host and a motivational speaker. I can speak to groups ranging in age from 8 to 80. I can hold and maintain a crowd at any event ranging in number of attendees from 50 to 50, 000. If you need an emcee to lead your event and make it one that no one in attendance will ever forget, look no further. If you're looking to motivate and inspire, look no further!!! Let me make a great event even better...


Reviews

3 reviews

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Shalandra D.

June 11, 2024
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Emcee exhibited professional skill set!

Emcee announced our youth's academic achievements during our church's annual Youth Recognition Program.
He spoke clearly and jubilantly. He even added a little extra zest in a few areas.
We recommend Karl Gatson for any of your future engagements, because we would definitely booked him again for ours. Be Blessed.

Hired as: Leadership/Success Speaker

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Karl Gatson

Thank you so much for your review Mrs. Shalandra. It was an honor to emcee your Award's program, and I look forward working with such a great client as yourself again.


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Angela O.

April 11, 2024
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Great job!

Karl did an amazing job at our event. He was an absolute professional. I can't wait to bring him back.

Hired as: Corporate Entertainment


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Amber C.

January 17, 2024

Great energy!

Karl was able to bring a lot of energy to my CrossFit event. He was very friendly and picked up on what was going on quickly.

Hired as: Emcee

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 480 minutes

Unions: N/A

What to expect

The client should expect professionalism at ALL times. The client should expect high energy from start to finish. The audience member should expect to be entertained and fufilled...

About

I am Karl Gatson, born, raised and currently residing in the Dallas, Fort Worth area. An event planner can expect from me someone who will always be well prepared, rehearsed and ready to go.

My Quote: In order to be Great, you have to be good at getting better!!! Karl Gatson

Additional booking notes

I like the lighting to be venue appropriate. I like room to be able to interact with my audience on a personal level. I want a separate microphone that only I will use.

Services offered

Past booked events

June 2024

10

Monday

Worship Service

10:00am - 11:00am

Dallas, TX

April 2024

07

Sunday

Festival

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Duncanville, TX

October 2023

05

Thursday

Sporting Event

5:00pm - 9:00pm

Dallas, TX

Set list

I am a very versatile talent. I can adjust and be who I need to be when I need to be them.

My most major accomplishment so far has been emceeing the Kwanzaa Fest in Dallas, Texas. The Kwanzaa Fest is the largest non profit festival in North Texas, with over 50000 people annually.

Influences and inspiration

Steve Harvey and Ryan Seacrest

Setup requirements

Cordless Microphone

A room full of people

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