Becoming The King


Performance Tips

Preparing Your Act

 
 
 
 

The Stage

Address all three sides of the audience, and remember if you are facing one side,
your back is to the other side!

Keep in mind the size of the stage and plan the number of performers and choreography accordingly.

Move deliberately. Even if you aren’t dancing, your movements should see intentonal
and planning them out can help.

The Money

Allow yourself time to collect tips, but don’t count on it!
The audience may prefer to hand you tips or may prefer to throw them.

When taking tips, try to make eye contact with the tipper--
Think of tipping as a momentary relationship/connection.

Don’t immediately toss money to the floor--try to incorporate it into your movements
before putting it down, or even just hold on to it for a moment.

Throwing it down may seem disrespectful and discourage audience members from tipping you.

King Persona

You convey a persona through performance.

Consider whether your character is an extension of yourself or a complete creation of your imagination.

Be aware of how others and the audience recieve your king character and use those interactions
to cultivate your confidence as a king.

If you think of your king character as separate from yourself, some acting techniques
may help you develop your character.

Developing king personas may be a great discussion topic with other kings and your king buddy.

Kingprov

Not every performance goes as smoothly as in your living room--be prepared for
surprises and unexpected audience interaction

Roll with the punches--try to incorporate unplanned events into your number.
If it’s smooth, the audience may not even know!

If something doesn’t go as planned use it as an opportunity to learn and grow as a performer.

King Passion

One of the most effective means of entertaining an audience is to really connect with your music emmotionally.

The most amazing performers in King History are able to let go of themselves and
delve into the music.

Throw yourself into your music when you are practicing.

Get excited about how the music sounds, feels and moves you.


Passion is key!