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Hurdy Gurdy Entertainment has several entertainment formats to choose from to cover just about every venue from the smallest space to the largest area. These formats can be combined to customize an entertainment presentation that's just right for your event.
Stage Show - This is a 20 to 30 minute presentation which includes Coco's full repertoire of tricks. This show is presented on staged area and includes a sound system setup.
Street Show - This show is designed to be interactive with the audience and less structured so Tony and Coco can pick up and move it from place to place as needed. This format is ideal for Malls, Street Fairs, etc.
Educational Program - This is a 20 to 30 minute presentation which includes Coco's full repertoire of - tricks. This show is presented on staged area and includes a sound system setup. Tony talks about Coco's anatomy and training methods used to teach Coco. Tony provides time for photo opportunities and a question and answer period to address any curiosities the children may have. Ideal for Schools, Library, etc.
Strolling Entertainment - Tony and Coco will provide multiple high intensity, fast paced, mini-shows on the fly. Perfect format for canvassing large areas or for special events.
Greeter/Teaser - This format is great when used to set the tone for what's to come. Tony and Coco are perfect for breaking the ice and getting conversation flowing. Tony and Coco will provide direction or pass your message along while performing a trick or two plus music from Tony's concert size hurdy gurdy.
Platform Performance - Tony and Coco perform continuous 15 minute high energy vignettes. This format is ideal for Night Club venues or high traffic areas. Perfect to add ambience to any special event.
Station Entertainment - This format, ideal for corporate vents in a function area, is designed to be interactive with the audience and is structured to be informal and relaxed. It is best used to add ambience to an event. Coco performs her tricks on a more personal level to smaller groups.
Birthday Package - This package includes an interactive comedy show that highlights the birthday person and provides educational information about Coco. Tony also provides photo opportunities so have your camera ready to create some fun memories! The package is designed to entertain 10 to 20 children in your home. This entertainment is recommended for ages 4 and up.
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Y ou may also wish to add our Animal Balloon package: Tony can provide his unique, custom (latex) balloon animals for the children. Package includes a special balloon sculpture for the birthday recipient and one twisted balloon animal per child.
And here is some important information about our act:
This is an INTERACTIVE PRESENTATION audience participants are chosen to aid in the performance of the monkey's tricks, (physical contact with the monkey is not required).
As the PURCHASER, you will be responsible to provide a safe working environment at all times. Should the working environment endanger the monkey's safety or prevent the safe presentation of this act, Hurdy Gurdy, Monkey & Me LLC reserves the right to cancel without penalty.
OUR WEATHER POLICY: Our primates required a comfortable climate to perform at their best. To achieve this goal we ask our clients to adhere to the following terms: In temperatures exceeding 80 degrees a shaded performance area is required. In temperatures below 55 degrees heated a performance area is required. In inclement weather a sheltered performance area is required.
OUR PETTING POLICY: In an effort to create a healthier and safer working environment for our primate partners, we offer photo opportunities in place of petting time.
**NEW**
ENHANCE YOUR EXPOSURE AND DRAW IN A CROWD!
ATTRACT TRAFFIC TO YOUR DISPLAY LIKE NEVER BEFORE!
Tony and Coco can provide a trick or two to gain attention and provide visitors a rare photo op with this celebrated organ grinder team!
Here are a few ways trade show companies have taken advantage of Tony and Coco’s photo op exposure:
• Jacketing the photo with a photo sleeve containing company logo, description of services and contact information.
• Making the photos available online so attendees can visit the company website and download their photo.
• Posting company signage on Tony and Coco’s organ cart.
Space Requirements: 4’ X 8’ (32 sq ft)
Make it a MEMORABLE EVENT with Tony and Coco!
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