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Tips for Show Openings and Closings |
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- "I tell a story that the audience can relate to and then wrap
it into the subject of the program." - Lynn Lary McLean AAF AIFD
PFCI
- "Closings are important. I remind them of a few key things they
have seen that day and tell them I am available after the show to answer
their questions." - Kathi Thomas AIFD PFCI
- "Keep your opening fast-paced and organized. You can lose an
audience in the first few minutes if you're not careful."
- "Remember to thank your sponsor in the beginning and the end."
- Arliss Krieger PFCI
- "When the time comes - close quickly - don't stretch it out.
People appreciate being finished a few minutes before schedule, too!"
- Jack Baker AAF AIFD PFCI
- "A good opening phrase is, "Today I would love to share
with you . . ." - Lena Malouf AIFD PFCI
- "An audience will pay attention to you from the very beginning
- equal to the amount of enthusiasm you show. Walk out and show them your
enthusiasm! - Steve Brickner AAF AIFD PFCI
- "Tell them what they are going to see - give an overview of
the program. Tease them to stay until the end." - J Schwanke AAF
AIFD PFCI
- "Invest a few minutes in allowing the audience to get to know
you. They wonder about who you are. Once they are comfortable - they will
be more attentive." - Carol Caggiano AIFD PFCI
- "I like to begin by telling them what we will accomplish in
the time spent. I like to close with a touching poem or quote." -
Colene White AAF, AIFD, PFCI
- "You never get a second chance to make a first impression. You
must appear on stage as confident and professional. Tell them -- right
away -- what's in it (the program) for them." - Frankie Shelton AAF
AIFD PFCI
- "For openers, I always line up the first four to six designs
- and have firmly in my mind how I am going to present them to my audience.
This helps me get off on a roll and relax. It also makes the show's start
very smooth." - Joey Schwanke AAF PFCI
- "Closings should leave them with a challenge - something to
change or something to do. There are many great books out there for ideas
on how to do this." - Richard Milteer AAF AIFD PFCI
- "Everyone knows their own personal style. For me, I begin with
laughter!" - Jason McCollum AIFD PFCI
- "To close a show I make the appropriate 'thank yous' and leave
stage on a humble, audience-centered note." - Buddy West AIFD PFCI
- "For your opening, step off the stage - shake a few hands and
then have the audience turn around and do the same. Everybody chuckles
and relaxes." - Kirk Pamper AAF AIFD PFCI
- "Thank the audience for their attention at the show's end. Their
time is precious - let them know you appreciate their respect." -
Richard Seaboldt AAF AIFD PFCI
- "I use music to set the stage for openings and closings. Lively
music for the start and smooth music for the big finish." - Mary
Lee Evans AAF AIFD PFCI
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