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ENTERTAINMENT: Hystorical Players Are Hysterical

September 7, 2004

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Abraham Lincoln, Queen Elizabeth I, Benjamin Franklin, and Attila the Hun appear in the year 2004 to tell their stories to Roy Scherer, the host of the Hystorical Players comedy act. Shows last from 30 minutes to one hour, can be modified to suit any group’s needs, and are based on historically correct information. Audience participation and lots of interaction make this act truly funny instead of hokey. —Shari Lynn Rothstein
Posted 09.07.04

'We leaned into the idea of being 'at the end of the world' in several areas of the event with large-scale projections of Icelandic environments and custom-built windows revealing the locale,' said Hardaway.

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5 Ways Your Body Language Is Hurting Your Event Presentations

The daylong event started off simple: Jazzercise, arts and crafts, 1980s tunes. But things quickly took an American Horror Story-appropriate turn when a bloodied hiker emerged from the woods. Throughout the rest of the day and night, guests were tormented by a campwide blackout, a chain saw-wielding killer, and other scary twists and turns. Dinner, for example, was served by waitstaff and butchers clad in leather carving masks and leather aprons.

Event Inspiration: 15 Immersive Theater Moments We're Still Thinking About

Programming & Entertainment

See FX's Tech-Forward Twist on the Standard Murder Mystery Dinner Party

To celebrate its buzzy new series A Murder at the End of the World, FX used projection mapping, RFID tech, costumed actors, and surprise-and-delight moments to immerse guests in the show's unique setting.

'We leaned into the idea of being 'at the end of the world' in several areas of the event with large-scale projections of Icelandic environments and custom-built windows revealing the locale,' said Hardaway.

Programming & Entertainment

Inside This Year's Vulture Festival, the Pop Culture Extravaganza That Was Planned During the Hollywood Strikes

On the 10th anniversary of the Vulture Festival, the tentpole event boasted a new venue and a star-studded lineup that was Hollywood strike compliant. Here, find out how the team accomplished it.

Vulture Festival 2023

Programming & Entertainment

5 Ways Your Body Language Is Hurting Your Event Presentations

Jacqueline Farrington—a former TEDx speaking coach and the author of The Non-Obvious Guide to Better Presentations—shares her top tips for both live and virtual event speakers.

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Event Inspiration: 15 Immersive Theater Moments We're Still Thinking About

Immersive theater brings together some of the most effective components of live events, including interactivity, surprise and delight, brand ambassadorship, and more. Check out some of our favorite examples.

The daylong event started off simple: Jazzercise, arts and crafts, 1980s tunes. But things quickly took an American Horror Story-appropriate turn when a bloodied hiker emerged from the woods. Throughout the rest of the day and night, guests were tormented by a campwide blackout, a chain saw-wielding killer, and other scary twists and turns. Dinner, for example, was served by waitstaff and butchers clad in leather carving masks and leather aprons.

Programming & Entertainment

Party Like It's Y2K: Inside Motorola's Mind-Bending Launch Event with Cirque du Soleil

A launch event for the Motorola Razr+ proved guests will always love a bit of IRL whimsy, even when celebrating the latest in tech.

Inside Motorola's Mind-Bending Launch Event with Cirque du Soleil

Programming & Entertainment

Call for Speakers: Ready to Share Your Expertise with Fellow Event Profs?

BizBash is looking for speakers to take the stage—both in person and virtually—for our 2023 events.

At 2023 Connect Spring Marketplace in Las Vegas, speakers Oliver Rowe with VenueIQ, Christina Zimmerman with Akire, and Lauren Harwell with Imprint Group hosted the session 'Up Next in Tech: The Latest Tech and Planning Trends You Need to Know.'

24 Holiday Happenings Heating Up the Season

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Programming & Entertainment

This Live Nation Company Is Curating Bucket-List Experiences for Music Fans

Harvey Cohen, president of the entertainment giant's new experience-focused company, Vibee, discusses what's resonating with music fans now.

Live Nation's Vibee Is Curating Immersive Experiences for Music Fans

5 Reasons to Incorporate Competition Into Your Events Strategy

Drive event ROI through custom competitions that tap into attendees’ innate desire to compete.

Custom Racing Chairs for Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Programming & Entertainment

How Instagram, Influencers, and Engagement Drove Programming at the 22nd Annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival

The famous food and wine fête made way for FoodieCon, plus a fully loaded gallery with all the food, beverage, and branding highlights.

Trade Day and Grand Tasting

Programming & Entertainment

An Insider’s Look at This Podcasting Festival That Taps Into Creativity and Culture

On Air Fest is slated for Feb. 23-25 at Brooklyn's Wythe Hotel. BizBash spoke to the visionaries behind the three-day event on why it was “made for this moment.”

An Inside Look at On Air Fest in NYC

Programming & Entertainment

Cue the Nostalgia: This Multi-Sensory Experience Is Bringing Back Slime

Sloomoo Institute’s new Atlanta and Chicago locations invite guests of all ages to trade in their phones for playtime.

Around every corner at Sloomoo Institute is a new hands-on activity. Throughout the venue, 35 Slime Vats are set up purely for playing. Each vat features a different color, texture, and scent.

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18 Wellness-Centric Event Ideas for a Healthy New Year

Nourish your event guests' minds and bodies with these creative ideas for fitness breaks, healthy food options, stress relief, and more.

Wolfgang Puck Catering's Spa-Water Hydration Station

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