This year has thrown curveball after curveball at everyone, from a pandemic to political uprising and the most massive hurricane season yet to date. There’s plenty to need a laugh or distraction because of- which is why people are turning out in droves to stream and catch every clip of live entertainment they can find.
Companies like Netflix have seen massive upticks in streaming comedy specials, while nearly fifty percent of physical comedy clubs are reporting they may face hardships or closing forever.
This trouble puts many comedians in search of work, which is why now may be the best time to book one!
If you’re not sure what live entertainment could look like in an era of facemasks and social distancing, here’s what to expect, and how to book a comedian in these trying times.
Make Guidelines Before You Contact Any Live Entertainers
Before you start to consider who you want to have performed, you must think through every point of how they’re going to perform. The important thing is that everyone is protected. Backstage, that means all crew should be wearing a mask and should be keeping as much distance as possible from each other.
Your talent should be given the space to warm up where they need to, and then a stage that’s well over six feet away from anyone in the audience.
Your audience should be at tables that are only allowed to be shared by people at the same household and should sit twelve feet apart so that someone can comfortably walk through without being less than six feet from a table at any given time.
Masks should be mandatory, and all employees should have as much PPE as they need to ensure they’re comfortable serving your guests.
Determine Your Need
The answer to whether these changes are worth it or not depends on what you want from this performance. Is this gathering an impromptu bit of fun from a fit of boredom, or are you celebrating something important in your life? The more meaningful and memorable the reason, the more you’ll feel value in making all of these changes. If you’re seeking out some perfect night to make it feel like this year never happened, it may be harder for you to feel satisfied.
You could be bringing laughter into friends and family’s lives that may not have had much to laugh about lately. As long as you’re careful, and nobody gets sick, it’ll be worth it.
Search for Entertainers
Search for local entertainers near me and choose those who you feel may have an act that you would enjoy and be prepared to be rejected or not replied to by many. Until there’s a reliable vaccine that’s widely available, most performers will stop performing publicly, regardless of how many precautions you take. You can search for an act despite this; it will just take more work than it would have in any year leading up to this. Be clear and honest about the changes you’ve made to prepare the venue and your expectations and your employees.
