By day, Matt Tolliver is an elementary school counselor with over 10 years experience working in public schools. He is also a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor, and the owner/sole proprietor of Tolliver Counseling and Consulting Services.
By night, he is an improv comedy performer and ventriloquist. He loves entertaining groups with his puppet friends Emily, Dr. Dastardly and resident monster, Harvey. He also includes a special audience member to become a life-sized "dummy". Matt can tailor performances for audiences of any age group and rating. Performances typically range between 45-60 minutes.
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Price Range: $200-$500-not including travel expenses
Gig Length: 45 - 60 minutes
Languages: English
Performances typically run from 45-60 minutes. I have some scripted presentations (anti-bullying and conflict resolution for kids), but a good part of my performance is improvising with my puppets and members of the audience.
Currently, I have Emily, an energetic and rambunctious little girl, Dr. Dastardly, a not-so-evil genius, who likes to create "dastardly" plans, and Harvey, an animatronic monster puppet. I recently added a ventriloquist mask to transform a member of the audience into a life-size "dummy" (see pictures).
I am accustomed to working with elementary-aged children on a daily basis, but I have performed for audiences of all ages! I can also customize content based on the audience as well, from PG to NC-17.
I grew up outside of Buckhannon, West Virginia where I graduated from Buckhannon-Upshur High School and West Virginia Wesleyan College. I have a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a master's degree in Counseling from West Virginia University. I am presently working on my PhD. In Leadership with a concentration in Counselor Education and Supervision.
I am a former West Virginia Counselor of the Year, Strawberry King, and a lifetime 4-H All-star. On the weekends, I perform with West Virginia's premiere improv comedy troupe, the Fearless Fools.
I am passionate about teaching and working to keep young and talented people in the state of West Virginia.
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| July 18, 2018–July 22, 2018 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Vent Haven Convention |
| July 13, 2018–July 17, 2018 • 12:00am - 10:00pm | American School Counselor Association Conference |
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