What to Consider When Offering an Internship
A Madrigal Dinner is an excellent opportunity for internships. Roles like costuming, assistant directing, or marketing are all occasions...
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Claire Wilson
Apr 43 min read
5 Ways to Be a Better Director
Jim once directed a play that still lives in infamy: he made Spock cry. Not Leonard Nimoy (though that would be a much better story) but...
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Claire Wilson
Feb 263 min read
Five Tips for Comedy Success
The key to comedy is . . . . . . . . . . Timing. Those who know comedy know it’s a terribly tricky beast. So, if you are performing one...
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Claire Wilson
Jan 43 min read
Sponsorship Level Ideas for Corporate Sponsors
“Why do you want me to be a sponsor?” That was a question posed to me on one of my follow-up calls for corporate sponsorships. I could...
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Claire Wilson
Oct 26, 20234 min read
Cast Party Ideas: 5 Ways to Celebrate Your Cast
Cast parties are an important opportunity to celebrate your actors and production team. It’s a time to express gratitude, highlight...
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Claire Wilson
Oct 12, 20233 min read
Jazz Dinner Glassware Ideas
From stage sets to silverware, every aspect of your Jazz Dinner serves to transport your guests to the 1920s. Having authentic or unique...
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Claire Wilson
Sep 28, 20232 min read
Cloth vs. Paper Napkins for Your Madrigal Dinner
When hosting a Madrigal or Jazz Dinner, you want to save on costs anywhere you can. This could include affordable desserts or...
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Claire Wilson
Aug 3, 20232 min read
Speakeasy Passwords for Your Jazz Dinner
From 1920 to 1933, it was illegal to produce, sell, or transport alcohol. Ironically, it wasn’t illegal to drink alcohol! During this dry...
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Claire Wilson
Jun 8, 20232 min read
Gangster Names for Your Guests
If you want to engage your guests in the 1920s mood for your Jazz Dinner, there are a few ways to set the tone. One idea is to have a...
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Claire Wilson
May 8, 20232 min read
Roarin' Mobster Slang for Your Jazz Dinner
If you’re looking to make some cabbage and a rate Jazz Dinner that will make broads and sheiks race to their buckets to attend, then this...
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Claire Wilson
Apr 13, 20232 min read
How to Make Wassail
A Madrigal Dinner isn’t complete without the classic Wassail Toast. But, what exactly is wassail (pronounced WOSS-əl or WOSS-ayl, or for...
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Claire Wilson
Jan 16, 20232 min read
Thanking Your Volunteers
Good volunteers are like fine wine: they are a comfort to have, and they help prevent coronary artery disease. And also, like fine wine,...
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Claire Wilson
Dec 23, 20222 min read
Cross-selling For Your Madrigal Dinner
You can sell more than a ticket to your Madrigal Dinner. Once patrons arrive, there are many opportunities for cross-selling for your...
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