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As a performer, storyteller and sociologist, Kimberly educates programmers on how to put on a show with a message.
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RANDOM THOUGHTS & OTHER MINDLESS DRIBBLE Campus Activities Magazine® Goes To The Special Event! Campus Activities Magazine® along with The Association of Entertainment Professionals Worldwide (AEP) were invited to attend The Special Event in Tampa at the end of January.
ered every aspect of the events industry and the turn-out was significant. In addition to your regular registration for buyers, there were other ticketed events that included different kinds of talent in unique settings - from weddings to corporate functions and galas. While some of this happened on site, other events required TSE to provide coach carriers to take delegates to external venues.
The Special Event, sponsored by Special Events Magazine, is the largest conference in the nation dedicated to those who put on anything from small to huge events. By this, I mean anything from a wedding or barmitzvah huge functions including sports and televised events, large corporate roll-outs, fund-raisers and more.
I was also very surprised to see so many college and university buyers at the conference. Some were directly involved with campus activities and programming while others had the responsibility of buying talent for special events. Some of these worked for the administrator or president’s office in the university and there were a few who managed facilities or bought talent for residence halls. Others bought talent for Greek organizations that covered more than one college.
Unlike us, entertainment is only a portion of the responsibility of most of these producers and the exhibitors spanned the gamut. There were, of course, entertainment companies, but there were decorators, florists, backdrops, fabric companies, linens, lighting, carpets, chairs, tables. risers, staging, computer technology,
waste disposal, tents, portable toilets, chefs and food suppliers, balloons, digital imaging and novelties. The list goes on and on and it filled the Tampa Convention Center. While the exhibit area was open constantly for three days, for four days there were lots on simultaneous educational sessions going on that cov-
panelists Andrea Michaels from Extraordinary Events and Lee Peyton form The Peyton Agency. Our goal was to educate participants through the roll of buying celebrity talent and dealing with contracts, riders, buy-outs, etc. and we had a mixed crowd of new buyers as well as some old hands at buying entertainment. But the AEP panel was well-versed in talent negotiation as each had 25-30 years experience and were able to help even the more experienced buyers in the crowd with issues.
I also saw quite a few old friends who were currently selling to the college market but also had expanded to other segments of the industry.
Because the exhibit hall was open for three days from 10-5:30 except on the final day, it was difficult for me to slip away and get involved in other functions. However AEP held an ed session on Tuesday, the day prior to the grand opening and it was facilitated for us by Judy Thee of The Freeman Company and
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There was a fairly significant contingency who offered novelty games or specialty novelty programs like build-a-bear, graffiti walls, digital bobble heads and the like. There was also some amazing computer generated digital technology. But this was a very computer savvy crowd. I have never seen so many iPads, iPhones and www.campusactivitiesmagazine.com
savvy crowd. I have never seen so many iPads, iPhones and MacBooks in any one place other than the Apple Store. In fact, while TSE did have an Official Conference Program, all delegates had access to an iPad/iPhone app that covered every aspect of the conference in detail from the ed sessions to the convention hall lay-out and exhibitors to the special events happening inside the show itself. The only slightly disappointing aspect I found with the conference was the paid showcasing. It occurred on a stage set-up within the booths in the exhibit hall. There was only minimum fixed lighting and sound and a small lounge area facing the stage where an audience could sit. The performances happened during the exhibit hall and were poorly announced if they were announced at all. There was some pretty comfortable seating in front of the stage provided by sponsors Cort and Lounge 22, but at most, they could seat 20-30 people comfortably and in some instances there were only a few people watching while in others the lounge was full (especially around lunch time) with delegates standing and watching. The showcases were listed by sponsoring agency rather than by a time schedule in the conference program and it was difficult to determine who was playing and when. According to other talent agencies at the conference, TSE has never really put much of an emphasis on buying and selling talent and it was suspected that of the hundreds and hundreds of buyers in attendance from all parts of the world, probably only 15% ever made any talent purchases. This has not been confirmed with the TSE staff and while there were certainly a number of sellers of various kinds of talent at the conference, the number was small compared to the mammoth exhibits that filled the convention center. As for us at Campus Activities Magazine® and AEP Worldwide, we probably met a hundred or so new buyers and sellers at the conference which made the trip worthwhile. After a very successful start last year at Green Valley in Las Vegas, TSE gave AEP a chance to expand to other professionals in the marketplace and to identify students who had an interest in either entertaining or becoming part of the entertainment process as buyers, sellers and/or promoters. We actually found a few students inquiring about internships to get their feet in the door of an industry they wanted to make their home. For AEP it was a chance to promote this very special organization to others, young and old, as we go into our second conference this year October 2-4 on the stage of the legendary Ovation Theater at Green Valley Ranch. There will be more about how colleges and universities can get involved on the ground floor of AEP and with of the true masters of the entertainment industry coming in the next issue of Campus Activities Magazine®. If you are a director interested in expanding your horizons, a student looking for a career in the industry or simply looking for some explosive new talent for your activities program, stay tuned.
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The Good Old Days...Ahead “As I approve of a youth that has something of the old man in him, so I am no less pleased with an old man that has something of the youth. He that follows this rule may be old in body, but can never be so in mind.” Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 BC – 46 BC) Today started like every day does: I get out of bed, shuffle to the bathroom and as the fog of sleep clears from my eyes, I gaze into the mirror and say “Who is that guy?” The realization that it is indeed me is quickly followed by the question “What the hell happened?”
and in cars without seatbelts, survived diphtheria, scarlet fever, measles, and whooping cough. Not to mention all the self-inflicted damage my generation embraced. In truth, we never envisioned reaching our autumn years because we grew up with the ever present threat of nuclear inhalation. We knew the “Duck & Cover” drills we practiced in school would do little to protect us when the Russians dropped the H-bomb, and we were frequently told that could happen anytime without warning. No surprise this risk was accompanied by the boom of recreational drug use. It was a not a question of “the world will end,” but “hope it’s not today,” followed by “if it does, well we better party!” We developed more methods to escape reality than any generation in history, and our reality was the oppressing sense of pending doom. How can we know how to behave as seniors when we did not expect to be here in the first place? We suffer from a lack of mental preparation for our own destiny.
I suspect I am not the only person whose mental image of their body has not aged at the same rate as their actual body. In fact, mine stopped aging altogether when I was in my twenties. My mind’s eye is stuck in hindsight (I am still wrinklefree with a full head of hair) because in my mind I am still wondering who I’m going to be when I grow up.
To help you avoid this same fate, please allow me to warn you of what lies in the road ahead; think of me as your Driver’s Ed Instructor on the Highway of Life. Why should you heed my warnings? Well, I’ve been your age but you’ve never been mine.
I truly do see myself as the world’s oldest living teenager, because in many ways I relate more to the students I perform for than I do to the ones I graduated with.
Actually there is only one rule: Enjoy the ride!
Just how old am I you ask? That would depend on which of my agents you are asking. The obsession with youth is so rampant in the entertainment industry that my representation forbids me to reveal the exact figure. As far as they are concerned, age is a number and mine is unlisted. Let’s just say I’m at that point in life where I’m too young for Medicare but too old for girls to care. I’ve lived long enough to learn the transition from tough and ruthless to rough and toothless is a long road filled with potholes that jar your soul, painful reminders that you are racing toward your journey’s end: the first time someone younger calls you “Sir” (or “Ma’am”), the first time you hear your once favorite song in an elevator, or the first time you see your favorite childhood toy in an antique store. This path is also dotted with frequent signposts (such as the aforementioned bathroom mirror) that remind you that you are traveling on a oneway street, and with the laws of nature, u-turns are illegal. I am totally shocked I made it this far. It is a marvel anyone from my generation ever survived – we teethed on lead paint, rode bikes without helmets 8, CAMPUS ACTIVITIES MAGAzINE®, FEBRUARY 2012
RULES OF THE ROAD:
One way to adhere to this rule is to focus on the block you are on at the moment. Don’t totally focus on yesterday; if you spend too much time looking in the rearview mirror you are sure to crash. Don’t totally focus on tomorrow; there is a reason cars have more than just a front windshield, you don’t want to miss the beautiful roadside scenery along the way. As any truck driver will tell you, driving is work, but it also can be fun. You must find a balance between work and play. Set aside time for rest and pleasure. It will fill your tank because if you spend all your time collecting coins for life’s toll booths, you will eventually run out of gas. Don’t be concerned if the guy in the lane next to you has a bigger, more expensive car than yours; both go from point A to point B. Remember smaller cars get better mileage. A sense of humor is life’s shock absorber; it makes the bumpy roads easier to transverse. Learn to laugh at everything, especially yourself. Then wear your laugh lines as a badge of honor. Don’t rely on plotting your exact course on maps. Your journey is lengthy and they have yet to finish building all the roads. Be spontaneous and willing to go in unexpected directions, but expect speed bumps, wrong turns, www.campusactivitiesmagazine.com
LAFF GURU CONTINUES missed exits, sharp curves, construction delays and the occasional dead end. Don’t always drive over the limit. As Gandhi said, “There is more to life than increasing its speed.” It does not matter if you take the back roads or the fast lane; the important thing is to be moving forward. Life is not a spectator sport. Get in it. No car sees the checkered flag by staying in the garage. Listen to advice, but question it – even mine (especially mine) and that of your parents and counselors, even the best GPS makes mistakes. Okay, I’ll put the brakes on the driving metaphors. I’ll tell you the harsh truth about aging in no uncertain terms: growing older sucks… but the alternative sucks more! 54 million people alive at this very moment will be dead in the next twelve months. If you learn nothing else reading this, I hope it is: “old” should never be an insult; it should be an ambition. Here is an even harsher truth: for the majority of students reading this there is a good chance you will never be considered as hip or attractive as
you are right now. (The average age of a runway model is only 17, and for a Playboy model it is just 22.) So you better enjoy looking hot and acting cool now, because someday you’ll be… lukewarm. And that’s okay because (I can’t stress this enough) growing older may suck, but the alternative sucks more! Aging is inevitable. Don’t fight it. You will lose. As my comic friend, Susie Essman, said “They say youth is wasted on the young. B.S. Age is wasted on the old if all they do is pine to be young.” Accept the age you are, because it is impossible to turn back your odometer. Perhaps the biggest mistake I ever made was in a foolish attempt to recapture my youth; I married a twenty-two yearold model when I was in my thirties. To say the marriage was brief would be an understatement (we had wedding cake leftover). The secret to staying young is not physical, but mental; my attitude has allowed me to stay young at heart, that and an insatiable hunger for knowledge. I believe the biggest mistake most graduates make is to think that now that school is over they are done with their education. As Henry Ford’s observed: “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” I am happy to report that I have learned that age is not without its benefits. This was best expressed by the brilliant comic, Carol Leifer, who
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noted, “You see, the beauty of getting older that nobody tells you is that so many of the fears you had when you are younger have already happened. And you figured them out and weathered each one like a champ. The boogeyman finally comes out from under the bed, and he’s old and fat, and just wants a cookie. I care so much less about so much more, it’s staggering.” So although I know there will be a stranger staring at me in the mirror in the morning, I’m okay with that. Because on the outside, I know I am not as good as I used to be. But on the inside, I know I am so much better...
CORRECTION: In last months column I wrote about the upgrade of my Facebook page and instructed you to search for “Laff Guru” which was incorrect. Please go to www.facebook.com/laffguru to find the coolest funniest Facebook page ever. And while you are on Facebook, check out: facebook.com/TalkingAboutMyGeneration. Thanks. Steven Kent McFarlin has been called a “campus entertainment icon.” He offers two great events at one great low price, and has been voted “Campus Comic of the Year” (LaffGuru.com) and the “Campus Performer of the Year” (TalkingAboutMyGeneration.com) His credits include over fifty TV appearances, including: Showtime, Good Morning America, and The Late Show. He is represented by GP College Entertainment.
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What’s Your New Year’s Resolution? BY ABBEY FOx, Catharsis Productions We hear the question so often, approximately one million times every single year, that it has become easy to write off as cliché and trite. And besides, what’s so great about New Year’s anyway? If you want change, why wait for the New Year? When I’m feeling a little cynical, I do agree with the sentiments behind these questions. However, I still find the start of the calendar year exciting. A New Year can offer a new perspective; and for that reason, I’m making a resolution this year to re-commit myself to activism by revisiting on my past endeavors, wrestling with big questions and reflecting on ways to take better care of myself and my community. I have been an activist, in one way or another, since I was 16 years old. That year, the beginning of the Iraq War started my anti-war activism and inspired a PEACE poster on my locker. A couple of years later during college, my feminist awakening emerged from a role in The Vagina Monologues. Around that time, I saw the film Dead Man Walking and became a critic of the death penalty. Then, there was that assigned reading of Fast Food Nation that made me shudder at the sight of meat and its production, the protest of the Minuteman Project speaker on campus who kept heinously using the word ‘illegal’ to describe other human beings, and the trips to the Catholic Worker house that made me so infuriated at poverty and its perpetuation. My activism has been a lot of things, and interconnectedness has always been at its heart. My activist friends and I were out protesting wars at the same time we were starting gender neutral bathroom initiatives on college campuses. We were experimenting with veganism while serving as hotline volunteers for Rape Crisis Centers. While these endeavors fueled us, we were often struggling with burn out and feelings of desperation. We were showing up late for classes, barely ever calling home or connecting with those outside the movement, and rarely getting
enough sleep because we were always working on the next big cause, protesting the newest frustration from the administration, or working on new ways to spread our messages. We were passionate and tired as hell. As you can imagine, this fatigue led to burn out and taught me an equation more important than any I missed in math class: Fatigue + Burn out = Hopelessness.
co-workers, allies that not only encourage me to work hard and grow but to take deep breaths (and a lunch break!). I feel privileged to work in this environment. I am learning that there isn’t just one way to be an activist. The definition itself is fluid and changing. Working on invoices can be activism if done in service of the right cause! We people who are drawn to causes so intensely can develop a narrow focus about our work, and feeling overwhelmed is the result. But widening of the focus can allows us to start seeing the larger picture. The interconnectedness of oppression offers us an interconnectedness of resistance which can have a ripple effect that challenges oppressive attitudes and norms. How we operate and exist within our personal private spheres defines our politics and offers countless opportunities to use the tools of resistance to create intentional, creative, resistant communities that support positive efforts toward eradicating violence.
When we feel hopeless, we ask ourselves: how can I possibly do it all? The quick answer is: I can’t. You can’t. Our own organizations cannot. This collective oppression that we are working against is not an individual experience or an experience of a few individuals – it is collective and it is diverse. But that “I can’t” doesn’t have to merely signify hopelessness; it can signify a new beginning and a new perspective to reflect on the collective and diverse opportunities for resistance. I have learned over the years (and as always, am continuing to learn) that the interconnectedness and multitudes of oppression offer me an opportunity to see that interconnectedness as an ally in my work instead of an obstacle. . I am currently employed as the Office Manager here at Catharsis Productions. Would my 16 year old self see my today self as an activist? I doubt it. I’m not on the front lines of protest or writing zines about my experiences on a daily basis. I report to a desk for forty hours a week. But, I am working for a company with a mission statement that I believe in with my whole being. On a daily basis, I’m supported by people who feel more like family than
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Do you practice support and self care within our friend circles? You can shop wherever you find the coolest gear or you can choose to support businesses that support your values. How do you respond if your neighbor makes a joke about rape? You can laugh passively or you can be brave and have a conversation about it. We can choose to support political candidates that support survivors and work on taskforces for women. We can be nice to each other and refuse to use violent language when we are frustrated. I truly believe that you don’t have to go to a protest to be an activist, but that opportunities to be an activist occur on a day to day, moment to moment basis. I invite you to join me in using the New Year as a springboard to revisit why you are in this field in the first place. How did you arrive here? What have you learned since you got here? How can you continue to grow and change? How can you invite others to join you? What challenges do you encounter on a daily level? How do you find love and support? Small actions lead to big impacts. What will be your action today? This month’s column is brought to you by the popular campus experience, Sex Signals. For more info: (312) 243-0022 or Bass Schuler Entertainment at (773) 481-2600. On the web at catharsisproductions.com or bass-schuler.com
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Sometimes, it seems I yearn for music that still touches the soul – that has real meaning and is heartfelt. I guess nowadays those of us who grew up when Rock & Roll was really king and even the greater rockers could still hit us with a ballad every now and then, feel a little crushed by songs that seem to have nothing but a bass beat and often reflect cruel or vulgar intentions. I was never really a country fan until several decades back when modern day rock and country seemed to have a cultural expansion – a sort of merger if you will. I began to appreciate the song writing that came from Nashville, Texas and even Oklahoma where country music had its roots. Previously I had been blind to the lyrics simply because they were “country”. As I discovered Willie and Waylon, Merle and even Johnny Cash for the first time, the new guys on the block were even younger renegades like Marty Stuart and Travis Tritt. These guys became the movers and shakers that ended up making the careers of the most successful folks in modern country music possible. They plowed the fertile ground so that an amazing field of contemporary country performers could blossom. I knew that Travis Tritt was recognized as one of the most proficient and talented guitarists in the world, but I have to admit I was disappointed when he appeared on stage solo. I had always heard him with a band and quite honestly I had not been so impressed with other acoustic concerts I had witnessed. But in this case, I was so wrong. From the first chord and the first words that came from of his mouth, he had me and for over two hours without a break, he delivered song after song to the absolute awe of the audience. Other than shouting out songs they wanted to hear and standing clapping eagerly, you could hear a pin drop during each selection. Travis’ voice filled the room and wrapped around you like a blanket, making you feel warm and fuzzy. It actually gave you chill bumps and I am not sure I have ever experienced that so many times at any one concert with any other performer. 14, CAMPUS ACTIVITIES MAGAzINE®, FEBRUARY 2012
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I have to admit that this old opera house has been uniquely restored to its orignal splendor and the acoustics are truly amazing but I certainly can’t give the facility all the credit. The show was all Travis. In most cases, I would have been bored with a two hour show, especially since there had been a 30-minute opening act (who was also very good), but Travis engaged the audience and it was more like we were all sitting around his house. He gave a great deal of interesting history as the songs developed in the show, much of it personal bits of his transition into the business, stumbling blocks, successes and influences. Of course, he credited Marty Stuart with whom he had performed in his earlier years as well as the late Waylon Jennings, whose bull dog attitude kept him from ever accepting failure as an option.
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Interspersed with his own hits, Travis introduced the audience to other songs which were excellent pieces but not as well recognized and signature songs from other artists he admired giving them his own twist. More than once, he offered up masterful guitar solos that were jaw-dropping complex and exquisitely performed. After two hours on the stage, which seemed like minutes to us fans, he retreated only to be called back by an audience that was clapping vigorously, stomping their feet and shouting for more. Rather than just a onesong encore, he did another ten minute set. As one of the partners in The Association of Entertainment Professionals Worldwide (AEP), I am so thankful to Deborah Smith and her staff at The Newberry Opera House for allowing us to sponsor this amazing event. Travis Tritt was a showman of the highest calibre and I was amazed how many young people were in the audience who were singing along with each of his hits.The beauty of this kind of show is it has name recognition and you can reach almost any audience and never have to worry about offending anyone. As for AEP, it is my hope that this is the kind of significant talent we can offer to our clients and encourage our agencies to deliver to buyers. It attracted a complete range of social and economic patrons and a wide age demographic as well. In fact this show sold so unexpectedly well that another show was
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added and sold-out the prior night. I honestly believe that there may have been enough interest that had there been additional night available, with a little more promo, we could have sold out other performances...word travels fast. The real bargain for this show with Travis Tritt is that without a band, the cost of the show is significantly less. Not only is the initial date less costly, but so is the travel and of course the backline and the rider. One of the things Travis said from stage when he began to perform was that he never dreamed that anyone would want to see simply him and his guitars without the
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big sound of a band and he was amazed when the shows started selling. But I was amazed how well he performed in this intimate setting and how exceptionally he filled the room with hits that really were not hurt at all by not having a band back him up. I never missed the band. In fact, I found the sound clearer, cleaner and more intense. If you want to consider Travis Tritt for your next event, he is booked by our friends at APA (Agency For The Performing Arts), Nashville. I would suggest that you plan to have him in a room that will do justice to the sound that he can and will deliver. Acoustic dates may be limited and routing of the show would be a good idea. www.campusactivitiesmagazine.com
Imagine yourself looking through a glass tank at one of your worst fears...a giant, slithering snake of massive proportions. While confined to its cage your breathing remains normal but once it is removed your adrenalin begins pumping. The voice in your head tells you to get out of there but the conscious decision to face this fear wins over and now you stand proudly, with a fear conquered as the snake lies in your hands. This rush comes in all shapes and sizes when you bring “Snakes Alive” or “Herps Alive” to your campus. Both shows are a different and exciting, hands on educational experience. Often times, whether it be due to a childhood experience, or to programming on National Geographic or The Discovery Channel, People have developed a great fear and moreover a great misunderstanding for the reptile community. No matter the reason for the misunderstanding, these educational programs bring these wonderful creatures to the forefront and shine a light on why they are the way they are. And yes...you get to touch them too.
Tom and Keith bring an entirely new meaning to the term multimedia. If the term represents the use of visual aids, then what better aid could you acquire than the real thing. With “Snakes Alive” and “Herps Alive,” photos and videos just don’t cut it. Photo’s and video’s are easily forgotten, but seeing and touching the real thing is a memory that lasts forever. Tom and keith are truly devoted to what they do. Having both been herpetologists for many years, their passion and enthusiasm for the subject shines through in their programs. I’m sure by now you have your concerns about bringing snakes and alligators on your campus for students to interact with, but rest assured, when bringing either of these two programs to your campus, you also bring Tom or Keith who are highly experienced and trained in handling these animals.
Keith has been touring campuses with this program since the dawn of the cable television era. “With the introduction of Animal Planet, as well as some other similar type channels, I noticed a tremendous spike in interest for the subject. Watching these programs and dynamic personalities like Steve Irwin is great, but you’re still just watching it on TV. And when students get a chance to physically interact with these animals it is a huge attraction. Also, as budgets for programming began to pinch a little bit, there seemed to be more of a need for educational events, which is what Tom and I deliver. It’s truly a perfect hybrid between pure entertainment and eduction.”
“Snakes Alive” with Tom Kessenich and “Herps Alive” with Keith Herring are the same show with the same types of animals, but presented by two different people. Both shows are booked by GG Greg and both offer the same great quality, care, and educational components.
Tom too has been working with these animals for many years. “I have been engrossed with these animals since before they were on television. The media and today’s students go hand and hand. We live in a world where immediate gratification reigns supreme. With that said, being able to download a picture or clip of these animals is not the same as interacting with them in person.”
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With all the different programs out there, it is refreshing to have people like Tom and Keith who are so passionate and knowledgeable about what they do. These animals bring them great joy, but it is sharing their expertise with students that is their real mission.
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So hey! How about we get a group together and talk about gender oppression? No? Okay, how about pizza and a discussion of race and class disparities? Not into that either? Right. Got it. Folks, this is why performance-based lecture programs can be really powerful issue-focused offerings. As a sociologist, I realized a long time ago that our most exciting messages about social life mean zip if people don't want to hear it -- or they listen only because they already agree or feel forced to attend. With performance programs, the audience can momentarily forget that they're thinking about things that might usually make them uneasy. And gosh, it's clear why people don't want to discuss big uncomfortable issues -- especially in public. There's a chance that someone could feel blamed or left out of the discussion. There's a chance that differing opinions could cause trouble and broken friendships. People get nervous that they'll be judged -- not even for something they DID, but just because of who they are and how they talk and think about things. Performance programs - whether theatre, comedy, storytelling or spoken word - offer a way into discussion and personal transformation about issues that seem too big to tackle head-on. Indeed, social change is rarely full speed ahead - it's more like a winding path through passions, incidents, friendships and transforma-
tive moments. Good performance programs can inspire those transformative moments with very little effort from the audience -- they think they're just being entertained. First off, performance programs are enjoyable. Personally, I'm a fan of pleasure - I think pleasure gets a bad rep as being frivolous, dumbed-down. Actually, pleasure is a sign that things are going well! And it can come from a number of sources. We can find pleasure in humor or in discovery or in catharsis or in interaction or in intellectual stimulation - sometimes all in the same evening. Moreover, pleasure actually helps us learn better - it helps events and information integrate into memory. This is part of why you do better in classes you find pleasurable AND meaningful. Secondly, performance programs allow the audience to stop thinking about the big scary issue on the menu, and just watch the show. Really good lectures use many of the same elements -- storytelling, interaction and emotional connection. That's great - and performance-based programs add a mysterious "extra." A lecture may superficially seem to have more content, and over the years, I've seen how the content in a performance is sneaky. It's harder to define the learning objectives right after the show, and then later, a whole lot of Aha! can arrive in a gestalt flash at 3 a.m. And those insights are easy to discuss with others because everyone has a baseline experience (the show and its contents) that en-
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gaged both the mind and emotions. Post-show discussions are often livelier because you can agree AND disagree with a performance, all the while revealing subtle attitudes and beliefs that might otherwise be hard to discuss openly. Finally, performance programs remind us that there is more to life than thinking about things. On campus, we live in the head first -- we're all about intellectual pursuit. I'm a fan of thinking and learning, of course, and if we fail to connect learning to living, then what's it all for? We need to laugh and cry and love. In performance, the audience is prompted to witness the person on stage, rather than just listening for meaning. The show is a complete experience, and its effects unfold over time. Now, if "performance program" makes you think of skit-night at camp, let me give you a reality check. Like me, most of the folks I know who are offering performance programs on college campuses have also had some success and won some awards doing performances at theaters and festivals. We get around, and not all of our audiences were forced to be there by some kooky professor who thinks performance is cool. Even though there's a "diversity message" in my performances, some people buy a ticket simply because the shows are funny and entertaining. I bring you good news about campus programming! Performance programs can prompt ways of seeing the world that will remind you how powwww.campusactivitiesmagazine.com
erful you are. Through performance, you literally see the issue unfolding on stage - embodied, complex and beautiful. Some performers prompt audience wisdom to emerge; others offer specific strategies that can make big social problems
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feel "movable." Either way, it can be fun - entertaining even - getting there. We are, after all, relentless social creators. It's easy to forget, but it's true. Conscious campus programming is one way to acknowledge the social
creation of culture. So, look for entertainment that's meaningful -- look for "lectures" that are entertainment. And always remember to have fun making the world a better place!
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t’s a bit sad to contemplate the overall moral guidance and demeanor of mass media in general and especially programming based in the demographic range of campus activities and student program boards. Besides all the flashy projects involved in The Buried Life, probably its most genuine appeal is an inherent quality of not only entertaining without being degrading, but actually rising above any sort of negativity and spreading a message of helping others as well as one’s self. Perhaps a bit of an explanation. The Buried Life features four guys, Ben Nemtin, Dave Lingwood, Duncan Penn and Jonnie Penn, who had an idea to make a list of 100 things they wanted to do before they die, and film their attempts at the checklist. Somewhere along the line the project transformed from a neat idea to something much bigger than any one of the four guys at its core. Ben Nemtin, the widely acknowledged ringleader of the group, sits down for an exclusive interview with Campus Activities Magazine, courtesy of Keppler Speakers Bureau. “We were all friends growing up together in Victoria, BC. When we were
in college, we were having the same sort of aimless feelings many kids at that stage of life feel. We felt like we wanted to do something that had more meaning, besides just being fun. We felt like something was missing.” The gang decided to take two weeks off work before returning to school for the next semester and take a plunge. “We bought a camera off eBay and borrowed an uncle’s rickety old RV and hit the road, essentially to try to cross off as many things from our list as possible. For every one thing we accomplished, we asked a stranger what we could do to help them accomplish something from their own list.” As they developed the idea, Jonnie was in first year English class and was assigned a poem. It’s title was “The Buried Life,” written by Matthew Arnold in 1852. “In it, there were four lines that spoke to him,” Ben says. “and he brought them back to us. They read ‘But often, in the world's most crowded streets, But often, in the din of strife, There rises an unspeakable desire, After the knowledge of our buried life.’ He realized the author was feeling the same things we were feeling, but 150 years ago. “It was a profound connection for all of us, so the name made sense. We all have things we want to do but they get buried by work, school or just life in general. It was a cathartic realization to match the name with the project.”
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It was only intended to be a two week road trip. That was six years ago, a feature documentary, two seasons on MTV, several awards and now a prominent book release (available March 27, 2012) since. “From the initial two week project, things just started to snowball. We got on the local news and then national news. It went crazy online once we posted our list and we got all sorts of responses from people saying they could help us and folks even started sharing their own lists with us.” Someone working for RE/MAX could arrange a hot air balloon ride, someone had a friend getting married (make a toast at someone’s wedding). “Someone who shared a list with us wanted to learn the bagpipes, or fly in a fighter jet or sing a duet with Michael Bublé. We were totally blown away by the response. We knew it resonated with us, but had no idea of the impact it would have on others as well.” You can find the complete list on our website at www.CampusActMag.com One of the emails they got was from a producer and it just so happened number 53 was to start a TV show. “We went to Toronto and began meeting with networks but were forced to make a really tough decision in turning down the offers because they stipulated a loss of creative control and ownership of ‘The Buried Life.’”
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Essentially by completing one item on the list they would be forced to forgo the rest of it (or at least any control over it). “We didn’t care about a television show that much,” Ben states emphatically. “We started The Buried Life to inspire our friends to make their dreams happen and realize they could accomplish things they never thought possible if they didn’t try. In our minds, TV show or not, it was working. We decided not to sell out to the networks.” TBL went back to school, and back to the grassroots effort of making personal contact for their project. “We hit the phone books the next year again,” Ben says, explaining their method for fund raising the project was essentially a combination of gumption and charm. “We would pretend to be a production company,” he says chuckling. “We talked about the movie we were making and persuaded enough people to sponsor the project to buy a bus and hire a crew to film some more for the next summer.” The team decided to start producing some of the content from the footage themselves and by the following year had a pilot and a trailer. “We started making regular trips down to L.A. We slowly worked our way around Hollywood trying to figure out who the right people for the project were. MTV contacted us after seeing the stuff we put online. They offered us a chance to not only make the show, but to be ex-
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ecutive producers and retain complete freedom of control and ownership. It was a no-brainer at that point.” This process occurred over about a five year span, allowing the guys not only to build the popularity of TBL, but also to become heavily emotionally invested. “It wasn’t all that easy. I am retelling the story in five minutes, and it seems like everything just naturally fell together, but there were times when we almost quit, at times we were living with our parents and had dropped out of school. Nothing was handed to us. We didn’t have any Hollywood connections, so to take this from the seed of an idea to a mainstream success was an incredibly hard experience, and a learning experience, which is what we speak about on campuses today.” If you want to ask about TBL’s favorites from their list, get them on your campus and let your students have at them in the Q&A session after their talk. Ben mentions a couple cool examples, but for the purposes of this article, CAM wants to drill in on the wider message, and why this show could be so important for your school. Rather than the easy targets like “Playing ball with Obama” (which they did), I ask if there are any stories of interactions with people they’ve helped that touched the guys personally in a deep way. “Yeah. There are definitely a few. The first person we ever helped
was this guy named Brent. He had lived on the streets and wanted to get back to the homeless shelter. He started a business to get himself off the streets, and when we interviewed him he mentioned the crippling of this business due to the loss of his truck. This was a tangential part of the conversation; his segment had nothing to do with asking for a truck. We realized if we found out a way to get this guy one though, it would be a pathway to at least getting him headed on the right direction.” They found one for $480 and surprised him with it. “I think that was the first time any of us had ever really helped someone in a meaningful way. That was when we knew this was something bigger than us and really lit the fire.” So of course we can’t mention balling with Obama in passing and leave you hanging on the rim (okay bad pun), but maybe that wasn’t even the most important thing that happened on that trip. “We were in D.C. and saw these two guys walking around looking at the monuments and we asked them what they wanted to do before they died. They were probably in their late 50’s and they said ‘We want to go back to our childhood swimming hole.’ When they were 13 or 14 they had a spot they would swim at every day and hadn’t been back in 40 years, or seen their other childhood friends in that time either.”
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TBL sprang into action and did some research, contacting the long lost friends and pinpointing the geography. “We surprised them back at the swimming hole. When they all saw each other, even though it had been 40 years, it was like they had all been there yesterday, kids playing in their swimming hole. The four of us saw perhaps ourselves in 40 years. Now those guys take trips there every summer and we helped spark that, which is pretty dope.” TBL wants students to feel this level of satisfaction in their lives, and start making the world a better place in the process. “We’ve known since the beginning that this was bigger than us. We want students to know that anyone who wants to be a part of that can do so. We’ve seen how this project
moves people and we’ve been humbled by the fact that people have come up to us and told us how The Buried Life has changed their lives. That is what drives us. The emails we get from the kid who said they were going to commit suicide until they saw something in the show that changed their mind, or the life-changing accomplishment someone experiences when they conquer their fears. When we feel down, that is what brings us back up. We have a responsibility now, this is our job. A lot of people count on us. “It is much bigger than the four of us. It’s not about the four of us. It’s about the question ‘What do you want to do before you die?’ and helping people get there and sharing those stories. That spans much further than the four of us, but if we can come to campus to
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represent the spirit of the project through personal interaction, that’s better than even a TV show.” The Buried Life is currently filming for another project with MTV, and if you want to bring a truly meaningful and inspiring event to campus that still has a celebrity appeal and undoubtedly a draw for your students, contact Theo Moll at Keppler Speakers Bureau at 703.516.4000; tmoll@kepplerspeakers.com For extended coverage of The Buried Life, including the list, video clips of the project and audio excerpts from our interview, head over to www.CampusActMag.com and give us you comments right on the article’s page. If you enjoyed the story, please Like it and share with your friends!
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And what are on the top of the infamous Bucket List?: 01.) Open the six o'clock news 02.) Lead a parade 03.) Get a tattoo 04.) Start a dance in a public place 05.) Go down a mountain on a long board 06.) Attend a party at the Playboy Mansion 07.) Get in a real NBA match 08.) Ride a bull 09.) Destroy a computer 10.) Learn to fly 11.) Get a college degree 12.) Kick a field goal 13.) Help someone build a house 14.) Grow a mustache 15.) Get on the cover of Rolling Stone 16.) Drive across North America 17.) Start a huge wave
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18.) Tell a joke on Late Night Television 19.) Write a book 20.) Get a song we've written on the radio 21.) Become a licensed minister 22.) Approach the most beautiful girl you've ever seen and kiss her 23.) Learn how to play an instrument 24.) Go to a rock concert in all leather 25.) Solve a crime or capture a fugitive 26.) Tell a judge: "You want the truth? You can't handle the truth!" 27.) Give a stranger a $100 bill 28.) Send a message in a bottle 29.) Scream at the top of your lungs 30.) Make a donation to charity 31.) Cut a ribbon at a major opening 32.) Get someone named after you 33.) Compete in a Krump Competition 34.) Pay for someone's groceries 35.) Sing the National Anthem to a packed stadium
36.) Throw the first pitch at a major league baseball game 37.) Win and yell "Bingo!" at a Bingo hall 38.) Kiss the Stanley Cup 39.) Design a baseball cap and get 50 people to buy it 40.) Make the front page of a newspaper 41.) Make a toast at a   stranger's wedding 42.) Host a cooking show 43.) Become a knight for a day 44.) Catch something and eat it 45.) Sleep in a haunted house for 1 night 46.) Do a sketch with Will Ferrell 47.) Get in the Guinness Book of World Records 48.) Accept a dare 49.) Take a stranger out to dinner 50.) Streak a field
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ICE CUBE: Hip-hop legend ICE CUBE talks about his transformation from gangsta rapper to film star and entertainment mogul. He sheds insight into his journey from controversial rapper to wholesome film star, talks about the turbulent entertainment industry, gives advice and shares valuable lessons. Cube also discusses the importance of putting a value on music. His candid discussion is both intriguing and inspirational. UNITED TALENT AGENCY
DAN SAVAGE: “Savage Love” writer and It Gets Better project co-founder Dan Savage is coming to a campus near you with his new show for MTV, Savage U. Funny and forthright, Savage is serious about opening important student dialogue on love, life, relationships, and issues central to today’s college audience. This is the “don’t miss” event for 2012. KEPPLER SPEAKERS
EMILYHUNTER: Emily Hunter is the eco-correspondent for MTV. Like her father, Greenpeace co-founder Robert Hunter, Emily uses journalism to spread a “green” message. Emily has battled on the high seas of Antarctica to save whales; was held hostage while protecting the Galapagos Islands from poachers; and participated in protests at the Copenhagen climate summit. Her book is entitled The Next Eco-Warriors. JODI SOLOMON SPEAKERS
MACK DRYDEN: “Tonight Show” veteran, writer for “Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher”, comedian/speaker Mack Dryden rocks the house with belly-laughs, inspiration and his fool-proof goal-achieving formula. He survived African prison, two types of cancer, and the sharks of showbiz to inspire and entertains with hilarious tales of his colorful life. TCO SPEAKERS
LEEzA GIBBONS: Best known for anchoring "Entertainment Tonight" and hosting her own talk show, Leeza now the hosts of the nightly TV news magazine, "America Now" and the PBS weekly, "My Generation," Leeza is also a busy entrepreneur with a successful direct response business selling beauty products. But it is in her role as a social activist where she is making a huge difference. UNITED TALENT AGENCY
BRUCE WEINSTEIN: Dr. Weinstein is the host of the Bloomberg Businessweek online series, "Ask the Ethics Guy!", and author of "Ethical Intelligence: Five Principles for Untangling Your Toughest Problems at Work and Beyond" and "Is It Still Cheating If I Don't Get Caught?". He appears regularly on CNN, NBC’s “Today Show,” ABC’s “Good Morning America,” MSNBC’s “Live,” CNBC’s “Capital Report,” and others. SPEAKERS PLATFORM
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CHAz BONO: Chaz Bono is an LGBTQ rights advocate, acclaimed author, speaker, and the only child of famed entertainers Sonny and Cher. Chaz candidly shares his personal journey of attaining sobriety, gaining acceptance from his family, proceeding with his transition in the public eye as well as a range of LGBTQ issues. He as first introduced as Chastity Bono in Campus Activities Magazine® in 1998. GREATER TALENT NETWORK
SARAH KAY: She’s a poetry teacher, founder and codirector of Project V.O.I.C.E., documentary filmmaker, playwright, singer, songwriter, photographer, and editor for Write Bloody Publishing. Growing up in New York City, she became a fixture at the Bowery Poetry Club. Chosen to speak at the prestigious TED Conference in 2011, her video has since captured the attentions of hundreds of thousands of people. SPEAKERS SPOTLIGHT
JEFF HAVENS: Want an intelligent, hysterical, high-energy comedian? Want the funniest career-building seminar in America? Jeff Havens has both.
WILL RIESER: They say to write what you know. Unfortunately, in the case of WILL REISER, what he knew was cancer. At the age of 24, he was diagnosed with a rare cancer, and - after a complex surgery - decided to handle the life-changing situation the only way he knew how: by finding the humor. Thus, the feature film 50/50, that's title comes from the survival odds Reiser was given, was born. UNITED TALENT AGENCY
ALExANDRA COUSTEAU: A globally recognized advocate on water quality and policy, Alexandra Cousteau continues the work of her renowned grandfather Jacques-Yves and father Philippe Cousteau. Along with her brother, Philippe Jr., she hosts “Blue August” on the Discovery Channel. AMERICAN PROGRAM BUREAU
DELATORRO MCNEAL: Delatorro McNeal, II is an expert at helping students C.R.U.S.H. college! He equips students to make a difference and a dollar simultaneously. Featured on FOX and NBC, his success principles have helped 500,000+ students worldwide. Delatorro’s signature program “Cash In on Your Passion” is one to watch for in 2012. COLEMAN PRODUCTIONS
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No one else on the college circuit is more hilarious, more versatile, and more likely to become President. Visit www.jeffhavens.com to learn more! TCO SPEAKERS
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DAVID CARR:A columnist for the New York Times, his popular Monday Business Section column focuses on media issues. In 2008, Carr's memoir, The Night of the Gun, was published and became an instant best seller. And now, Carr stars in the critically acclaimed documentary that took Sundance by storm: Page One: Inside The New York Times . In his lecture, he covers the toll addiction takes on your life and career. UNITED TALENT AGENCY
ED STAFFORD: Ed Stafford is the first person to walk the length of the Amazon River. It was a feat that had never been attempted and everyone said that it couldn't be done. The journey took 860 days, and the story of his incredible journey was published in his debut book, Walking the Amazon. If you want a program with edge-of-your seat adventure, this is the one. IMG SPEAKERS
THE GREGORY BROTHERS: The brains behind Auto-Tune the News, viral sensations The Gregory Brothers are famous for smash hits like “The Bed Intruder Song”. This novel and entertaining quartet, comprised of Michael, Andrew, Evan and Sarah, is guaranteed to fill auditoriums with laughter and get students thinking differently about technology and creativity. It’s an entirely different kind of lecture/event. KEPPLER SPEAKERS
JOSE ANTONIO VARGAS: After discovering his green card was fake at age16 Jose Antonio Vargas realized he needed to hide his true identity to avoid deportation and pursue his dream career in journalism. He succeeded in writing for many national publications, eventually voluntarily exposing his true identity in the New York Times Magazine. A great choice for diversity programming. GREATER TALENT NETWORK
LONNEKE ENGLE: Lonneke Engel is one of the most recognizable faces of Ralph Lauren. However, she is more than just a pretty face. She started the online platform Organice Your Life, which aims to inspire healthy and green living. She has also been named as the lifestyle contributor to Dr. Oz’s website. IMG SPEAKERS
LATEEFAH SIMON:Her relentless desire in the fight for social justice forged her path as a nationally recognized advocate for juvenile and criminal justice reform. The youngest recipient of the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship, Simon is the Director of Justice for California's Women and Children Campaign at the Rosenberg Foundation focusing her efforts around poverty, reproductive and immigrant rights and GLBT issues. JODI SOLOMON SPEAKERS
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By Matt Glowacki The topic of tolerance is once again a common talking point in the media due to recent hate crimes, violence, and bullying. While this may seem to be a positive response to such troubling behaviors, I urge you to question the message that is being championed. TOLERANCE = INACTION If you strip the message of tolerance down to its’ core philosophy, it promotes the idea, “to live and let live.” When you first look at it, it makes sense. “To live and let live,” manifests itself as an exercise of “hear no evil, see no evil, and speak no evil.” I understand that people can be mean and that aggressively negative actions that people take when they lash out at others are not the kind of interactions we want to promote or tolerate in the world. But I believe we need to take a larger look at what the process of tolerance actually consists of. I had the pleasure once again to board and travel across country on an airplane just this morning. Airline travel is the perfect storm of everything that is wrong in America. And it is boiled down into a six-hour experience. The boarding and deboarding process itself is the best living exercise in tolerance in the world. Most people know the rules and have been briefed. Be nice, line up, wait your turn, electronics off- and just to make sure- no one leaves until everyone is seated with their backrests and tray tables in their upright and locked positions. Business commuters, mother’s with new born babies, and international travelers all pack into the same tube, ready to be shaken and stirred while they attempt to get to their destinations. www.campusactivitiesmagazine.com
The most amazing part of the experience is watching the inter dynamics between all the passengers. Even Bill O’Reilly would be impressed with all of the examples of non-verbal body language as people quietly measure up who is going to have to sit next to Kevin Smith. The expressions on the people’s faces are priceless, the non-verbal judgments that fly when someone doesn’t get their bag down fast enough, or when the wheels on a roller bag catch on each seat down the isle because the person hasn’t practiced enough with their new 360 degree Samsonite Spinner luggage, are louder then if people were actually shouting at each other in their native languages. People are keeping their voices quiet and refraining from outright bullying and trash talk. However, this environment is far from a positive or enjoyable one. I think we can all agree that promoting a world that has the warmth and hospitality of an airport is definitely selling ourselves short. I’m asking that people do not only show indifference to another person and their plight. Let’s engage the person, take a moment to try and use a technique I learned while playing sports. It is called, “Better the Ball.” Take what you have been given, and do what you can do to make the situation a little better for the next person. At that point it puts you in an open and curious mind set, you are learning about other people, their situation, and you are infusing positivity into the situation. The world I want to live in looks a lot like a well run kindergarten class room, with everyone’s fingers different colors from the finger paint they are all using to express what they see and feel. I want to live the smiles and exuberance from the
shared experiences and the joy of learning, trying new things, and working and playing together. Although our digital interaction is making it easier for us to feel like we are with other people when we are really alone, and in an age where even the mass media makes it easy for us to believe it is really all about us, we need to know that at the most basic level, we humans are social animals, and our happiness, self-worth, and the meaning in our lives comes from how we interact with others and the respect we have for one another. The act of tolerance is a cop-out. All it requires is inaction. Refrain from lashing out, keep from doing something that would hurt someone, but at that time inaction is an action itself. It is the third option we all take from time to time. We don’t want to do the bad thing, but we are not prepared to do the right thing. So we do nothing. The lessons we need to teach in response to hate crimes, bullying, and violence are ones of self-control and engagement. Stop teaching students to ignore differences and teach them to approach differences with curiosity. Engagement, curiosity and play shouldn’t be limited to children. As a matter of fact, I believe that we each have a responsibility to capitalize on as many opportunities to indulge our curiosities, engage positively with others, and to play as life will allow. It is through these actions that we discover the value of ourselves and others, differences and all. CURIOSITY + ENGAGEMENT = GROWTH, UNDERSTANDING, & PROGRESS
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tional member, more than “that one person” from a committee. Those who stand out take every opportunity to make themselves better, and in turn, make their groups better. Those who stand out, in short, GO OVERBOARD™. The phrase is catchy, but the meaning impactful. It’s common to hear approaches to Leadership that are nothing more than the same old “follow the leader” cliché. Going Overboard implies looking at Leadership as a personal journey and self-exploration. As students begin to get involved more is expected of them. Those who stay ahead have learned that to be a leader they need to be the best person they can be, and that doesn’t just mean holding a position with a nice title. Rather, it means experiencing different situations and taking something positive away from them that can be used to help themselves and others. Imagine jumping off a boat into a body of water. You leave the comfort of the boat and are shortly immersed in the water around you- literally going overboard. You are paying attention to every wave, as it may affect how you have to paddle to stay afloat. Going Overboard in an organization or college experience means jumping into it and fully immersing one’s self in the experience. It’s only by giving fully to an experience that one can take fully from it. There is a learning process that accompanies Going Overboard with one’s self. It will at times be challenging, uncomfortable, and force a diversity of thought. The reward, however, will change the way a person lives their life. Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and Mark zuckerberg all have something in common beyond their success and technology based industries. Each of them are examples of individuals who thrived to do more with their lives. In a phrase, they chose to GO OVERBOARD™, and the results are clear.
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There is as much young talent in the world today as ever before. Many would say there is more, and we agree. The question for college students, then, is not “Where is my talent?” rather, “Why is my talent not showing?” The difference between those who graduate and work 40 hours a week at an unfulfilling job and those who graduate, start their own businesses and make that business profitable, is not a matter of talent but that of drive. With the Leadership Voy-
age™ program, we see the difference all across the country. There are students who look to be more; more than average, more than typical, more than that person that lives down the hall. Involved students are generally those people. So, amongst the involved and already motivated students, how does one stand out? The equation to success is the same. Aspire to be more; more than an average organiza-
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You don’t have to have the savvy of Steve Jobs to GO OVERBOARD™ in your life, you just need to be willing to commit yourself fully to your life and experiences. Chances are you already know someone who stands out as exceptional. The difference between knowing that someone and being that someone is whether you are willing to GO OVERBOARD™. By Going Overboard, students can discover for themselves who they are meant to be instead of being told who they should be.
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THE RATING SYSTEM: 5= EXCELLENT 4= vERY GOOD 3= AvERAGE 2= FAIR 1= pOOR If you want to know how good an act might be that you plan on booking, just ask another campus where they have played. Here are reports from our readers. All ratings here had complete verifiable information and were signed by the reviewer. All reports must have been submitted by the school where the date was played. Artists report submission forms are available to every campus in the United States programming campus activities. The form is in this issue or you can receive the form by requesting one from your visiting artist or their agency, by visiting campusactivitiesmagazine.com or calling us toll-free at (800) 728-2959 for a pdf copy to be emailed to your campus. We only accept reports on the authentic form and only from the campus or institution. Reports may not be submitted by the artist or their agency. Schools do not have to rate in every category, only categories that apply to their show. HERE ARE THE CATEGORIES FOR THE RATINGS FOUND AFTER THE BUYER’S NAME AND PLAY DATE: (1) ORIGINALITY OF THE pERFORMANCE; (2) ARTIST’S ABILITY; (3) RELATIONSHIp TO THE AUDIENCE; (4) COOpERATION / ATTITUDE; (5) ROAD CREW / MANAGEMENT; (6) AGENCY COOpERATION; (7) QUALITY OF pROMO Campus Reports listed in RED indicate the buyer reported a perfect score in all categories that applied to their campus performance for that artist or event. Attendance, if available follows the date.
NOVELTY/GAMES AMERICAN POP STAR Cutting Edge Productions Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa IA 12/10/11 5 5 4 5 5 4 3 The students enjoyed this activity and had fun.
Jennifer, Student Activities Coordinator BEAR WORKSHOP Kirkland Productions Texas Women’s University, Dallas TX 12/ 5-7/11 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 The bears were a hit for the holidays!
Chre Parnell, Student Life Coordinator CHAIR MASSAGES Kirkland Productions Texas Women’s University, Dallas TX 12/ 5-7/11 - 5 4 3 - 5 3 One of the therapists showed up late both days. The other one showed up early both days and had to pick up the slack for the other. She maintained a great attitude about it, though.
Chre Parnell, Student Life Coordinator CREATE AN ORNAMENT Endeavor Entertainment University of North Carolina/ Pembroke, Pembroke NC 11/30/11 5 5 5 5 5 4 5 Cynthia Oxendine, Senior Director CUSTOM HOLIDAY CARDS Kirkland Productions Texas Women’s University, Dallas TX 12/ 5-7/11 4 5 5 5 - 5 5 Fantastic as always! Can’t wait for Paparazzi pics in January!
Chre Parnell, Student Life Coordinator DUI SIMULATOR P.E.E.R.S. Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck NJ 10/24/11 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Awesome
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Morris College, Sumter SC 10/25/11 5 5 5 5 5 5 Alston Freeman Elmore City Pernell School System, Emore City OK 10/31/11 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Linda Harris, Project Director Stratford High School, Stratford OK 10/31/11 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 Billy Bussell, Resource Officer Ashford University, Clinton IA 11/1/11 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Students really found this interesting! Great educational opportunity.
Heather McCue, Student Activities Southwestern University, Georgetown TX 11/2/11 4 4 4 5 5 5 3 Betsy Naylor, Wellness Counselor Kemp High School, Kemp TX 11/7/11 5 4 5 5 5 5 5 Thank you!! Great Program
Kurt Schmacher, Principal EVOLUTION Cutting Edge Productions Paul Smith’s College, Paul Smith’s NY 10/5/11 5 5 5 5 5 5 2 Great that they added the “no smoking” aspect to the event.
Jill Susice, Coordinator of Student Activities Ottawa University, Ottawa KS 11/10/11 4 4 4 4 4 3 1 Kristen Wilkes, Student Activities Coordinator FUNNY T-SHIRTS & PICTURES TOO The Smith Agency Fulton Montgomery Community College, Johnstown NY 9/20/11 2 2 2 3 3 1 3 T-shirt printer kept failing and students left without t-shirts. They were able to get the back-up printer going but still disappointing. Agent was not very helpful after the fact.
Jeremy Sherman, Coordinator of Student Affairs
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THE RATING SYSTEM: 5= EXCELLENT 4= vERY GOOD 3= AvERAGE 2= FAIR 1= pOOR HERE ARE THE CATEGORIES FOR THE RATINGS FOUND AFTER THE BUYER’S NAME AND PLAY DATE: (1) ORIGINALITY; (2) ARTIST’S ABILITY; (3) RELATIONSHIP TO THE AUDIENCE; (4) COOPERATION / ATTITUDE; (5) ROAD CREW / MANAGEMENT; (6) AGENCY COOPERATION; (7) PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS PROVIDED. ATTENDANCE, IF AVAILABLE, FOLLOWS THE DATE Campus Reports listed in RED indicate the buyer reported a perfect score in all categories that applied to their campus performance for that artist or event.
Texas State Technical College/Waco, Waco TX 9/22/11 4 - - - 5 2 2
State College of Florida, Bradenton FL 11/2/11 5 5 5 5 5 5 -
They did not bring the variety of larger sizes we requested. The crew did an exceptional job working with our students. They were very professional and apologetic that their machines were outdated and processing very very slowly. I spoke with the agency rep who responded by telling me they never received any complaints about the event. I was very disappointed with the lack of concern that we were not pleased. My students loved this event but we weren’t able to serve all the students who were in line because the line moved so slowly. Some students had to leave and go to class.
Lester & Susan are terrific to work. Our students keep asking to bring them back!
Lisa Listach, Student Activities Supervisor GIVE A DAMN? TalentPlus Entertainment William Woods University, Fulton MO 10/24-25/2011 100 5 5 5 4 - 4 3 Fantastic documentary! Group dynamic was very engaging and the documentary was very well received. Q&A was very interactive and interesting. This event was talked about all over campus for days after the event. Promotional help before the event would make it even more successful.
Kristen Withrow, Fulton International Justice Mission Events Coordinator HAUNTED LASER TAG Party Vision LLC Quinnipiac University, Hamden CT 10/7/11 150 Gym - - 5 5 5 5 5 The staff transformed our gym into a spooky cemetery-themed laser tag arena. Students didn’t even recognize the room when they walked in to play. The Part Vision staff were quick with set-up and take down and easy to work with. The system itself was great and brought a real laser-tag experience right to our campus.
Tim Hill, Student Life Advisor MOVIE POSTER SHOW Cutting Edge Productions Twin Lakes High School, Monticello IN 11/8/11 5 4 4 5 5 4 2 Great event over-all. Some of the information I was given prior to the event seemed to be inaccurate. I was told the DVD would last 50 minutes but it was LESS than 1/2 hour. We were told posters would be provided BUT they actually meant they would give us pdfs to print ourselves. I was told that media contacts would be made within a 30-40 mile radius, but they meant WE would be doing all the contacting. Aside from the somewhat misleading info and price tag, it was an effective program.
Michael Tetrault, SADD Club Sponsor & Teacher PHOTO BOOKMARKS Dixie Trend Productions Winthrop University, Rock Hill SC 8/22/11 500+ Front Lawn 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Event was GREAT! Absolutely wonderful!
Cruz Wood, Student Assistant PHOTO MAGNETS Everything But The Mime
Steve Pagios, Assistant Director
University of Akron RHPB, Akron OH 11/27/11 154 5 5 5 5 - 5 5
HENNA TATTOOS Kirkland Productions
Tiffany Schmidt, Graduate Advisor
When students were deciding on magnets, extra photos with backgrounds were made. They went above and beyond.
Louisiana State University/ Shreveport, Shreveport LA 10/28/11 400 UC Mall 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PHOTO SNOW GLOBES Fun Enterprises
I loved it!
University of Akron RHPB, Akron OH 11/30/11 336 5 5 5 5 - 5 5
Kimberly Thornton, DSA HOLIDAY PHOTOCARDS Kirkland Productions Lamar State College / Port Arthur, Port Arthur TX 11/29/11 100 Student Center - 5 5 5 5 5 5 Personnel & equipment are always excellent. First Class. Never disappointed when Kirkland Productions is the agency we are dealing with.
Claire Thomason, DSA INTENSITY GAME SHOW Cutting Edge Productions Indian Hills Community College, Ottawa IA 11/8/11 4 3 3 5 4 4 3 Jennifer S., Student Activities Coordinator LESTER & SUSAN (BALLOONS & BODY ART) Everything But The Mime Dalton State College, Dalton GA 10/27/11 5 5 5 5 4 4 -
Students were lining up for these before the start of the event. This has become a FUN tradition on campus!
Tiffany Schmidt, Graduate Advisor POP CULTURE GAME SHOW Neon Entertainment Wright State University, Dayton OH 9/1/11 70 Apollo Room 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 4 Dave was a blast to work with and he was able to support our show even at the last minute.
Daniel Schraeder, Assist Dir of Residence Life PUT IT WHERE YOU WANT IT Cutting Edge Productions Cowley Community College, Arkansas City, KS 10/20/11 Auditorium 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Johnathan did a great job! Will definitely have this event again.
Krish Shaw, DSA
Everyone loved Lester and Susan - kids and adults. They were all amazed at the quality and originality of their work.
Pulaski Technical College, North Little Rock, AR 10/25/11 5 5 5 5 5 5 -
Hilary Hicks, CAB Chair
CEP does an excellent job from booking to the actual show. I highly recommend this show to anyone looking for a fun event!
Florida Atlantic University/Jupiter, Jupiter FL 10/31/11 300 FAU Carnival 5 5 5 5 5 5 -
Michelle Anderson, DSL
Artists were very interactive with their audience and provided excellent customer service.
Leigh Clay, Program Assistant
College for Creative Studies, Detroit MI 11/10/11 5 5 5 5 5 5 Great show. We had a line of students waiting all day. They had a blast. Would be a great way to promote other events.
Dan Long, Assist Dir of Student Life
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Ashford University, Clinton IA 11/14/11 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Heather McClue, Campus Activities STUFF A MONSTER Pig Belly Entertainment Quinnipiac University, Hamden CT 10/26/11 150 Dining Room - - 5 5 5 5 5 The perfect addition to a week of halloween-themed events. They were accommodating and easy to work with in making arrangements and on the day of the event. The program itself was unique and interactive and the staff was great.
Steve Pagios, Assistant Director
MUSIC ARI HEST Ari Hest Winthrop University, Rock Hill SC 12/02/11 The Edge 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 The event went well. The performance was great.
Dana Hall, CAB
TExTING / DUI SIMULATOR UNITE
DARRELLE LONDON Auburn Moon Agency
Texas State Technical College/Waco, Waco TX 10/20/11 400+ Student Rec Center - - 5 5 5 5 5 Lisa Listach, Student Activities Supervisor
University of Akron RHPB, Akron OH 10/25/11 288 Starbucks 5 5 5 5 - 5 5
TExTING WHILE DRIVING SIMULATOR P.E.E.R.S. Texas State Technical College/Waco, Waco TX 10/20/11 400+ Student Rec Center - - 5 5 5 5 5 Lisa Listach, Student Activities Supervisor Kerens ISD, Kerens TX 11/1/11 5 5 4 5 5 4 5 This event was truly a life lesson for our KHS students.
Feleciah Brown, ACE Director THINKFAST TJohnE Entertainment Texas State Technical College/Waco, Waco TX 9/07/11 75+ Student Rec Center 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Great event! Students loved the interactive approach of the game. Presenters were excellent in getting the students involved & enthusiastic about competing.
Lisa Listach, Student Activities Supervisor TOTALLY TATTOOS The Smith Agency Texas State Technical College, Waco TX 10/17/11 300+ Student Rec Center 5 - 5 - 5 4 3 Our students enjoyed this show! The gentleman who worked the event was extremely patient and easy to work with.
Lisa Listach, Student Activities Supervisor New River Community College, Dublin VA 11/2/11 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Very well received at New River Community College. Mike interacted well with our students. Very enjoyable event.
Ben Kramer, Activities Counselor TRON SYSTEM TJohnE Entertainment Wright State University, Dayton OH 9/23/11 300+ The Pit 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Unique Voice, Fun, Energetic.
Tiffany Schmidt, Graduate Advisor DIEGO VAL Auburn Moon Agency University of Akron RHPB, Akron OH 9/20/11 314 Starbucks 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Amazing voice. So sweet. Will captivate any audience.
Tiffany Schmidt, Graduate Advisor jENN GRINELS DEGY Entertainment University of Akron RHPB, Akron OH 10/18/11 245 Starbucks 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Incredible talent. Phenomenal voice. Such a sweet person.
Tiffany Schmidt, Graduate Advisor KYSHONA ARMSTRONG Diversity Talent Agency St Charles Community College, Cottleville MO 11/7/11 75-90 Cafe 5 5 5 5 - 5 Kyshona was an absolute joy to work with! She is extremely talented and put on an amazing performance. The students loved her and she is someone I would definitely bring back to campus. WONDERFUL!
Mandi Smith, Student Activities Coordinator NATALIE GELMAN DEGY Entertainment Landmark College, Putney VT 11/17/11 55 Game Room 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 This was Natalie’s second performance at our college and the students love her. She is so nice!
Emily North, DSA RICHEY LAM Neon Entertainment University of Akron RHPB, Akron OH 10/11/11 345 Starbucks 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 An excellent musician. Amazing songwriting and great voice. Even better guy.
Tiffany Schmidt, Graduate Advisor
This was our highest attended event all quarter! Our students had a blast and were willing to wait in line to get back into the dome. The crew got everyone in as quickly and as orderly as possible.
COMEDY
Daniel Schraeder, Assist Dir of Residence Life ULTIMATE BLOWOUT SHOW Cutting Edge Productions Binghamton University, Binghamton NY 12/2/11 3 5 5 5 5 5 The road crew was awesome!
Graduate Coordinator, CAB YOUR CAMPUS COULD WIN A FREE WEEKEND OF ENTERTAINMENT JUST FOR SUBMITTING ARTIST REPORT CARDS
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ACE GUILLEN KP Comedy James madison University, Harrisonburg VA 12/2/11 130 Taylor Down Under 5 4 4 5 - 5 4 Ace was wonderful to work with and was received very well. He was professional and related well w/fans. My only issue was miscommunication w/hotels. We could have provided transportation had we known he was staying in harrisonburg as opposed to DC.
Jessica Rone, CAB President
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THE RATING SYSTEM: 5= EXCELLENT 4= vERY GOOD 3= AvERAGE 2= FAIR 1= pOOR HERE ARE THE CATEGORIES FOR THE RATINGS FOUND AFTER THE BUYER’S NAME AND PLAY DATE: (1) ORIGINALITY; (2) ARTIST’S ABILITY; (3) RELATIONSHIP TO THE AUDIENCE; (4) COOPERATION / ATTITUDE; (5) ROAD CREW / MANAGEMENT; (6) AGENCY COOPERATION; (7) PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS PROVIDED. ATTENDANCE, IF AVAILABLE, FOLLOWS THE DATE Campus Reports listed in RED indicate the buyer reported a perfect score in all categories that applied to their campus performance for that artist or event.
ADAM CAYTON-HOLLAND KP Comedy
jEN KOBER Admire Entertainment
Colorado School of Mines, Golden CO 11/11/11 200 Friedhoff Hall 4 4 3 5 - 4 -
University of Akron RHPB, Akron OH 11/1/11 359 Ballroom 5 5 5 - 5 5 5
Great performance! Adam was one of the best comedians we have had this semester.
Jen was our emcee for our yearly fundraiser. We could not think of a better act. She was amazing with the audience. Many students asked that night to have her back!
Robert Pope, Comedy Chair - Mines Activities Council ADAM GRABOWSKI AGC Entertainment Augusta State University, Augusta GA 11/9/11 185 Outdoor Theater 3 3 2 3 - 5 Jessica Haskins, Assistant Director for Programs Augustana College, Sioux Falls SD 11/18/11 310 Kresge Theater 5 5 5 5 - 5 5 Great to work with! Funny and personable.
Heidi Nelson, UBG Entertainment Governor Jacksonville University, Jacksonville FL 11/28/11 80 Auditorium 5 5 5 5 - 5 4 Dolphin Productions ADAM MAMAWALA Adam Mamawala Clarion University, Clarion PA 12/3/11 150 Multi-purpose Complex 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Honestly one of the best comedians we have ever brought! Such an absolute pleasure to work with. Such a down to earth comedian. Absolutely hilarious material.
Maggie Abrams, Campusfest co-chair. ANT Admire Entertainment University of Akron RHPB, Akron OH 9/13/11 918 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Tiffany Schmidt, Graduate Advisor LUCAS BOHN Cutting Edge Entertainment University of Akron RHPB, Akron OH 11/15/11 282 Auditorium 5 5 5 - 5 5 5 The double header with Jay Black was a perfect combination. Fun energy on stage!
Tiffany Schmidt, Graduate Advisor MICHAEL MALONE Cutting Edge Entertainment Wright State University, Dayton OH 10/22/11 125 Apollo Room 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Michael was hilarious and kindly brought an opener as well as letting one of our students do a few minutes of stand-up to warm up the crowd.
Daniel Schreader, Assist Dir of Residence Life MISSION IMPROVABLE Bass/Schuler Entertainment Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach FL 11/18/11 150 Student Center 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Very good show! Mission Improvable is a unique and original experience that ERAU was happy to have.
Jarrett Bruckner, Chair Touch-N-Go Productions Lewis University, Romeoville IL 11/30/11 100 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 Great job! The student loved it!
He had students rolling throughout the performance. Extremely easy to work with!
Sarah Bottger, Admissions Counselor
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Jamestown College, Jamestown ND 12/8/11 100 Reiland Auditorium 5 5 5 5 - 5 5
BARRY SMITH Kirkland Productions Tufts University, Medford MA 11/14/11 30 On-Campus Lecture Hall 4 5 3 5 - - Booked as a lecture, the performance was more of a comedy show than we anticipated BUT over-all we were very happy to have Barry perform for us.
Mott Wittman, Senior Class Council D’SEAN ROSS Black Comedy Tour/ Diversity Talent Westmoreland County Community College, Youngwood PA 11/11/11 50 Cafeteria 4 3 5 4 - 3 Kelly Carpenter, Coordinator Student Activities jAY BLACK Cutting Edge Entertainment Quinnipiac University, Hamden CT 10/15/11 300 Gym 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Jay is one of the best college comedians on the market. His humor is witty, intelligent and downright funny! Whether the crowd is college students or families, his comedy is not reliant on crude, simple jokes. A great person to work with that ends his show with a Q&A session.
Steve Pagios, Assistant Director University of Akron RHPB, Akron OH 11/15/11 282 Auditorium 5 5 5 - 5 5 5 Jay has an amazing relationship with his audience. Great mix of material.
It was a great show with lots of laughs. They did a great job connecting with the students.
Krysten Edwards, DSA RONNIE jORDAN Auburn Moon Agency University of Akron RHPB, Akron OH 9/27/11 512 Ballroom 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Witty. Your face will hurt from laughing so hard! His merchandise is a work of art in itself.
Tiffany Schmidt, Graduate Advisor
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SAMUEL CORNROE Flapper Comedy
Berkeley College, New York NY 1/4/12 5 5 5 5 - - 5
SUNY Cobleskill, Cobleskill NY 12/6/11 200 Theater 5 5 5 5 5 5 -
Elaine is a joy. In addition to being a wonderful human being, she is a consummate professional and an engaging speaker. Students listened to her in awe.
Samuel is an amazing performer and the crowd absolutely loved him. There were people on the floor laughing with tears of laughter streaming from their eyes. His ability to connect with the audience and make them feel a part of the show was outstanding and not something we normally see. One of our best comedians this semester- the perfect act to end our comedy series.
HAIDER HAMzA Wolfman Productions
Julicia Godbout, VP of CSA STEVE HOFSTETTER Sophie K Entertainment Quinnipiac University, Hamden CT 9/2/11 100 Gym 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Steve was extremely funny, entertaining and easy to work with. He incorporated our campus into his jokes and made connections with students.
Steve Pagios, Assistant Director
THE BLACK jEW DIALOGUES Bass/Schuler Entertainment SUNY Maritime, Bronx NY 9/8/11 50 Cafe Type Room 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Great!
Arianne Romeo, Director of Student Affairs & Orientation
SPEAKERS ANT: BULLIED, BASHED BUT NOT BROKEN Admire Entertainment University of Akron RHPB, Akron OH 9/14/11 181 Theater 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Inspirational & funny at the same time. Powerful and moving.
Tiffany Schmidt, Graduate Advisor BARRY DRAKE Barry Drake Winthrop University, Rock Hill SC 11/3/11 150 Dina’s Place Theater 5 5 4 5 5 5 5 Barry and Pat are a fantastic act to host. He’s funny, engaging and informative. Can’t wait to have him back.
Sydney Evans, Lecture Chair
Allison Venella, Coordinator of Students
Quinnipiac University, Hamden CT 9/8/11 50 Gym 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Haider was a pleasure to work with. He was incredibly charismatic, easygoing and funny. His presentation was powerful and the images he used moved the audience, As always, Wolfman Productions was amazing to work with.
Steve Pagios, Assistant Director jAY FRIEDMAN Jay Friedman Quinnipiac University, Hamden CT 11/5/11 75 Theater 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Jay’s “The J-Spot: a sex educator tells all” presentation was an engaging, educational program that kept the audience’s attention while making them laugh. He talked about stereotypes, as well as put a lot in the perspective of a male.
Steve Pagios, Assistant Director jEFF YALDEN Jeff Yalden International Springfield College, Springfield MA 11/18/11 54 Leadership Training Conference 5 5 5 5 - 5 5 Jeff was an amazing speaker for our conference. We couldn’t have asked for anyone better
Hollie Badger, Facilitator jESSICA PETTITT Kirkland Productions Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge MA 8/30/11 1200 Auditorium 5 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 Jessica is a true professional and a pleasure to work with. She did a great job with a somewhat challenging audience of all of MIT’s freshman class. She was engaging, interactive and thought-provoking.
Abigail Francis, Director of LBGT Services jON VROMAN Vromon Group LLC University of Akron RHPB, Akron OH 11/9/11 105 Theater 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
ELAINE PASqUA Pasqua Productions
Insightful, powerful and memorable. Student want him back next year.
Villanova University, Villanova PA 11/21/11 5 5 5 5 - - -
KIMBERLY DARK Kirkland Productions
Elaine was great! She presented “an unheard voice” on sexual assault to our student athletes.
SUNY Potsdam, Potsdam NY 11/5/11 4 4 5 5 4 4 4
Allison Venella, Coordinator of Students
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Kimberly was a great performer / storyteller. My only regret was the turn-out on campus as the show was in competition with several other campus events.
Louise A Tyo, Director SFT MATT GLOWACKI Coleman Productions University of Akron RHPB, Akron OH 11/2/11 306 Theater 5 5 5 5 - 5 5 Inspirational entrepreneur. Infectious happiness. A Great Program!
Tiffany Schmidt, Graduate Advisor California State University, Chico, Chico CA 11/8/11 150 BMU Auditorium 5 5 5 5 - 5 5 It’s always a blast to have Matt perform at CSU Chico!
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THE SECOND GENERATION: Campus Activities Today Magazine became the prominent publication for entertainment on America’s college campuses. As a result, it not only garnered attention from legendary campus performers and new acts looking to get recognized, it gained recognition from emerging celebrity talent, commercial cable and network television producers, the country’s top speakers bureaus and some of the biggest names in comedy and music. 1996-1998 would be a time of growth and expansion for the magazine and toward the end of that period (January 1998), it would also undergo a name change that would not only bring it into national attention, but make it easier to be remembered by students, directors and the entire entertainment industry. In January 1998, Campus Activities Today magazine would become Campus Activities Magazine taking on a universal appeal with an audience that not only included major campus activities boards, but student life, residential life and greeks on college campuses and expanded its subscription base to also include some very progressive secondary education institutions including public and private high schools actively looking for innovative programming. The January 1996 issue featured an exclusive look at one of the “bad” girls of that genre in the midst of her television heyday. Not only was Sandra Bernhard a regular on late night but had a reoccurring role on “Roseanne” one of America’s top-rated television shows. This original and endearing interview was a no-holds-barred look at a manicurist turned star. And if that weren’t enough to gain our audience’s attention, there was another exclusive interview - this time with John Kay, the lead singer for Steppenwolf. Across three decades, Kay made rock history with his classic
grind of rock and roll. Readers got to hear his personal story of an amazing act that only developed out of unusual circumstances. And CAT announced it’s first website (cameopub.com) February 1996 featured basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. In an issue celebrating black entertainment on college campuses, some of the artists featured were Michael Winslow (Police Academy), The touring Broadway Show “Mahalia,” speaker Donzaleigh Abernathy (daughter of the late Doctor Ralph David Abernathy), Adilah Barnes, classic blues artists Mississippi Heat, A Touch of Reality - poetry group from RBG Promotions and the undisputed champion of “the Blues Brigade”, K.D. James. Comedians included William Gilmore, Ian Edwards and Shang Forbes, known now as simply Shang. March 1996 featured Kevin & Cindy Spencer as winners of the coveted Entertainers of The Year in the Fifth Annual Reader’s Choice Awards. Other winners included Mike Rayburn for both Best Solo Performer and Best Acoustic Performer, Maynard Ferguson as Best Jazz Performer, Creative Dating by David Coleman was Best Lecture, and Limpopo from Lee Peyton was Best Musical Performance. Two acts tied for Best Contemporary Performance : Say-So and 1964-The Tribute. The AIDS Names Project was The Best Touring
Performance, Rick Kelley won Best Small Concert and The Dave Matthews Band won Best Major Concert. Craig Karges was Best Male Performer, Jeff Dunham won Best Comedy Performer, Teresa won Best Female Performer andApollo 13 was Best Film. Catawba College was honored as Best Campus Program and Group H Entertainment was Best Agency. April 1996’s edition was a real treat for me and drew national attention for Campus Activities Today Magazine. Our feature was an up-close and personal look at Johnnie Cochran while he was currently amidst the O.J. Simpson trial. One of the nation’s leading authorities on criminal justice, he was intimately involved with legal proceedings concerning Michael Jackson, Reginald Denny, The Oklahoma Bombing case and of course, O.J. Simpson. At the time, everyone was entrenched in The O.J. Simpson trial and most of America knew about his outstanding performance
as a moving force in those proceedings. Yet, what did most Americans know of Cochran as a person? The answer of course, was NOTHING. This story changed all that. Not only did it prove that Johnnie was brilliant, but he had exceptional assets beyond that of his legal credentials. August 1996’s comedy edition featured Bill Maher just as he was about to move his Comedy Central “Politically Incorrect” hit television show to ABC. Invited to sit in on the filming by Jackie Miller, Maher’s agent in LA, we spoke to him after the filming concluded on two episodes in the green room. Also in that issue was Campus Activities Live! at Duke University - one of the few big budget schools whose activities program was all student run. And Gary Solomon. “The Movie Doctor” explained how he used movies as therapy to help heal his patients. September 1996: The Back To School Issue fea-
tured one of the most popular comedians currently playing the campus market: René Hicks from Admire Presentations plus another comedian on the rise, Marc Moran from Barbara Coppersmith & Associates. Hot Picks for 2007 included Horace Brown from Motown Records, Toni Braxton from Atlanta’s LaFace Records, Los Del Rio from BMG and a host of hot A Cappella including The Blenders, M-Pact, Graffiti Tribe, and a group called Tonic Sol Fa who just showcased this past year at AEP Worldwide’s Signature Conference in Las Vegas. 15 years later and they are still knocking them dead with one of the best catalogs of truly exceptional music from all genres. October 1996 was CAT’s now historical Music Issue. In this issue special recognition went to one of the campus market’s own, Billy Mclaughlin. One of the market’s finest guitarists and solo artists, he received top accolades from campuses all across the country. And there was a feature devoted to folk diva, Christine Lavin (one of the Original “Four Bitchin’ Babes.”) November 1996 paid tribute to both Black Entertainers and Women In The Market. Those included George Wallace, Luther Allison, Blues man Robert Cray, John Amos, Jimmy Johnson, Arnett Doctor, Arun Ghandi, Carl Upchurch, Carl Banks, Johnny Gill, A.J. Jamal, The Shirelles and of course, Dave Chap-
pelle. Women included Alison Brown, Natalie Cote, Monique Porter, Alison Pipitone and Elvira Kurt. CAT Live! featured Davidson College. January 1997’s cover featured Tom Deluca who won 1997 Entertainer of the Year. Other winners were Group H Entertainment, Agency of the Year; Life In General, Best Music: Club; 1964: The Tribute, Best Music, Medium Venue; Dave Matthews Band, Best Music, Large Venue; Marc Moran, Comedian of the Year; Creative Dating, Best Lecture; The Spencers, Best Performing Arts; Great College Drive-In, Best Novelty; Craig Karges, Best Live Novelty. There was a special feature on Cravin’ Melon at Clemson University and CAT Live! was at the University of Virginia. February 1997 featured the college program of Conan’s side kick, Andy Richter and there was a CAT 10-Campus survey on “What Schools Are Buying and What Do They Want?“ Schools: St Cloud University, Davidson College, Northwestern CC, University of Central FLA, UGA, University of Kansas. Middle Tenn State, Michigan State, University of Arkansas and St Josephs College (ME). March 1997 featured a no-holds-barred interview with Rodney Carrington. Need we say more? Patrick Combs taught students how to find a job. And students were grabbing up the sketch comedy of a group called No Time! April 1997 included a feature on the Campus market’s own Nashville star, Teresa. Included with the issue was Sony Music’s release of “Baby That’s What Love Does” on Epic Records. CAT Live! was at Tulane University and there was a special feature on the good and bad in the new trend of Novelty/ Games.
September 1997 offered up the hottest act to take the stage at APCA’s national conference, Groovelily and the fiddling star Valerie Vagoda. Other hot acts that lended credibility to the conference were Christopher Carter (then with Class Act), Banachek, Dan Horn, Virtuality 2000 simulator from Paradigm Entertainment, The Harlem Wizards, Harley Newman, Pat Surface and others. Adam Tobey from Concert Ideas authored a story on “How To Plan A Major Concert”, and CAT offered DREAM DATE it’s first Concert Giveaway, with the winning school being able to choose any act they wanted from a group of 25 top artists. And grab your Funny Bone because Carrot Top was in the house. October 1997 featured MCA recording artists Cowboy Mouth on the cover. Their expertise ranged from roaring rock ‘n roll licks to the downhome gospel revival sound with their Cajun groove showing through. The interview with Fred Leblanc was candid about life, lost loves and a burning desire for musical expression. Even more thought provoking was a look at Jerry Falwell’s Liberty University in Virginia and the activities program that is very lively and well managed. Plus there was an interview with the still crazy Marty Putz and upcoming tours for Judy Tenuta and Tom Parks. November 1997 like the years prior was devoted to diversity talent and what better performer to put on the cover than Billy Dee Williams. He took his Star Wars role among others and developed it into a program for college students celebrating the accomplishments of black performers. Wake Forest University was the host for CAT Live! And we introduced you to a 17-year-old musical sensation, Jill Marie. With the widespread popularity of contemporary Christian Music, we went to the top of the heap to introduce you to Jars of Clay.
January 1998 was an issue of monumental change. After some years of consideration, Campus Activities Today officially became Campus Activities Magazine. The first issue under the new title kicked off with some extremely hot talent. The cover story was on The Bacon Brothers and how Kevin Bacon and his brother, Michael, were exploring music on the campus market. And talk about music. Two more features really caught the eye of readers: The Indigo Girls was a CAM exclusive behind-the-scenes interview and Allman Brother heir and exceptional guitarist, Derek Trucks talked about the transition to the younger generation. Campus Activities LIVE! traveled to The University of Louisville. And Deanna Latson teaches students that what they eat can have a dramatic impact on their health and their lives. In February 1998 CAM continued its dominance in the campus market with its second interview with Jay Mohr as he moves into the big time. There is an outstanding interview with talk show host Jerry Springer and how he has captured the attention of college students and an inside look at the popular Blessid Union of Souls. CA LIVE! is at Xavier University and a tribute to the recently lost comedian/actor, Chris Farley. Plus there is a story on the launch of InfoAct by two previous activities board members. InfoAct was a search engine on the web for college programmers for entertainment.
March 1998 launched the first trip to the top for Mike Rayburn as Entertainer of the Year in CAM’s Readers Choice Awards (he also won Best Music Act, Small Venue). Barbara Bailey Hutchison won Best Music Act: Club: 1964-The Tribute, took Best Large Music Venue Artists; Barry Drake won Best Speaker; BCA’s Inflatable Laser Tag won Best Novelty/Game; The Spencers won Best Performing Arts Event; Craig Karges took Best Live Novelty Performance; Dan and Gerri Abrahamsen of DCA took Agency of the Year; George Wallace won Best Comedian; and Blessid Union of Souls won Best Major Performance. In April 1998, CAM brought our readers an exclusive interview with one of the hottest female country music performers of the decade, Trisha Yearwood. It was often difficult to find a performer who had reached Grammy winning status and still enjoyed playing to college audiences, but Yearwood was an
exception. She carried her Grammy title proudly but not as a halo. She was both approachable and genuine and it made her a hot ticket. Winthrop’s Boyd Jones became the second inductee in The National Campus Entertainment Hall of Fame right behind Mark & Robin Hellman. And there was coverage of APCA’s Fourth Season that encompassed 135 schools with acts like Teresa, Third Wish, Spanky, Mike Rayburn, Roscoe, The Word, groovelily, Mark Nizer, Billy McLaughlin, Tim Settimi, Banachek and Stevie Starr – just to name a few. August 1998’s Comedy issue featured the campus market’s own Mark Eddie and introduced comedians from Jackie Miller at Irvin Arthur in Beverly Hills like Jamie Kennedy, MaryEllen Hooper, Kevin Pollak, Kevin Nealon, Victoria Jackson, Carol Liefer, Harland Williams, The Amazing Johnathan, Shawn Wayans and Judy Gold. DCA offered Leighann Lord and Barbara Coppersmith touted Greg Giraldo and the controversial Flaming Idiots. From Gersh,
we introduced Bobcat Goldwait, Pablo Francisco and Darrell Hammond; and Rob at Cutting Edge turned us on to Rob Mangotti.Campus Activities Live! featured UNLV in the city of lights. Country Music was a new and infectious brand in the campus market and September 1998 featured one of the young heart-throbs at the time, Bryan White. The exclusive interview took you through his younger years all the way to his arrival in Nashville and acquiring a songwriting gig for Glen Campbell. He sang demos for $40 and sold T-shirts for Liberty Record’s Pearl River. His own record deal with Asylum came after opening shows for Pam Tillis, Tracey Lawrence and Diamond Rio. He later hired the members of Pearl River for his band. Brinson Strickland who was formerly part of one of the campus market’s most famous bands, Southern Wind, became a member of Bryan’s band. Joey Edmonds brought you the story of Juror #5 in the infamous O.J. case. And we interviewed Harland Williams straight off the set of his new movie, Down Periscope. CA Live! was at Pensacola Junior College and James Malinchak talked about Chicken Soup. Kenny Loggins and his Unimaginable Life made the music live again in October 1998’s Music Issue along with Christian Music superstars, Caedman’s Call. We took you on a journey of British
Rock and you discovered the mellow reggae of Whailing Souls. Our Artist Showcase was the music of solo performer Beth Wood. And we interviewed Shawn Mullins as his hit single “Rock-A-Bye” soared to the top of the charts. November 1998 focused on The Arts and celebrated Black Entertainment. We showed you how Broadway wasn’t really out of reach for campuses in that many non-equity tours of Broadway products could be staged as one-nighters for a reasonable cost if you had a venue. There was Ghost Stories from Troupe America (and adapted from Stephen King). The Lovely Liebowittz Sisters and Ain’t Misbehavin’ from Mainstage Management, Pump Boys and The Dinettes from Troupe America, William Christopher and Jamie Farr in The Odd Couple, and Sandra Reaves-Phillips in The Lady Sings The Blues from Arthur Shafman. Other shows included Mahalia, Harry Chapin’s Cotton Patch Gospel, A Christmas Carol and Schoolhouse Rock Live! January 1999 brought you hot acts including cover story on Jamie Kennedy. Interviewed from the set of Bowfinger with Steve Martin and Eddie Murphy, he was one of our most treasured features. He was friendly, courteous and really loved the campus market. He had already attracted a following in Scream and Scream 2. We also brought you exclusive interviews with Chastity Bono, The Dixie Cadillacs and Big Head Todd & The Monsters. Next Issue, we will take you into the 21st Century. But here is a Music Trivia Question from 1998: This legendary performer was born in Macon, GA in 1932. His list of titles hitting the charts rivals the Rolling Stones but out of 44 charting songs, none ever hit #1. He was inducted in the R&R Hall of Fame in 1986 and in 1988 received a 6-year prison term for leading police on an interstate car chase. Email me at kirby@cameopublishing.com if you know. Don’t cheat. We’ll send you your own personal subscription to CAM if you are first with the answer..
Dave & Ethan- 469 28% Adam Grabowski- 434 26% Major: 2,097 votes Ke$ha641 31% Aziz Ansari- 476 23% Javier Colon-454 22% Small venue- 1,900 votes Joel Meyers557 29% Amanda Duncan- 503 26% The Asia Project- 398 21%
Well this is by far the most excited I’ve been to write this column this year. We kicked off the voting for the Awards mid January and in a little over two weeks the response has been enormous. A few more details and some teasers on that in just a moment, but first I’d like to jump ahead and talk briefly about next issue. The act featured on the cover is a HOT new band from APA and there is a very good chance AWOL Nation is going to be huge. Their first single, “Sail” has been burning up the charts already and there’s a little bit of precedence behind the prediction of their fame. Most of the time when CAM works with APA for a cover, it turns out right. Some past examples of bands that were all in the affordable range for almost all schools as a concert while they were on our cover that went on to enormous success? How about Fallout Boy, Plain White T’s, Flogging Molly, The Movement and The Dirty Heads? All on our cover when they were under $15K. Don’t miss Awol Nation, cover of March CAM. Other hot acts from that issue will include Bella Electric Strings, Zach Wahls and The Daily Show’s John Hodgman and more. Now that I made you read through that, back to the matter everyone is waiting to hear about, the 2012 #CAMAwards. First of all, if you haven’t yet voted, head to http://bit.ly/camawards and tell us who you think are the very best artists, agencies and school programs in the market. All you have to do is have a valid .edu or military email address, or be an artist or agent with you own domain email (@myagency.com). So far, the races have been ver exciting for us to watch here. At the time of this writing, there have been 3,120 voters for a combined total of 24,965 total votes from all categories. Keep in mind the following totals are from the online polling, we have a few scattered hard copy ballots that will be tallied at the closing of the polls, however we expect that vast majority of votes to come through the website. Some races are blowout and some are too close to call. By the time you are reading this there will be about 2 weeks left in the voting process, so if you now its a close one or your favorites are trailing, get plugged in and help them campaign! By far the closest race has been the four way heat for Best Male Artist. With 1,836 people voting, the difference between first and fourth place is only 24
votes! Premier hypnotist Sailesh leads by a hair for now, with 24% of the vote at 433 over last year’s Speaker and Diversity Performer of the year, Marc Elliot who holds a count of 422 at 23%. Just behind that is #CAMAwards machine Jason Levasseur with 419 at 23% in 3rd with upstart magician Joel Meyers bursting on the scene with 22% holding 409 votes. The University of Akron is CRUSHING their category, and although we do have a stack of hard ballots from Methodist University, anyone will be hard pressed to catch them without some serious coordination across campus. Right now, of 2,196 votes, U of A has 1,422 or a commanding 65% over current runner up Michigan State. It would be pretty smart for the other schools to start campaigning students across campus, especially during events. Artists should be plugging the #CAMAwards too, as any student attending activities events are qualified to vote. A few more highlights: Agency O/T Year: 1,540 votes Fresh Variety 375 24% Kirkland Prod. 368 24% Bass/Schuler 355 23% Comedy: 1,695 votes
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And of course, everyone wants to know about Entertainer of The Year, which Michael Kent had a strong lead in for a while, only to be very recently overtaken by Natalie Stovall. No telling where this one will end up! EOTY- 1,858 Votes Natalie Stovall- 555 30% Michael Kent- 526 28% Craig Karges- 347 19% For more info and teasers along the way, follow me on Twitter, @IanKirbyWrites for the inside dish, behind the scenes communications from artists and the mag staff as well as other upcoming projects we’re working on from my perspective. For the official magazine’s feed, follow @CampusActMag or find us on Facebook. Soon, we’ll be setting up an Editor’s Alley (working title) on the website where you can keep up with the real day-to-day behind the scenes at CAM, including photos from events, travel logs, video documentaries, exclusive insights from artists, pure randomness and more. We love sharing with you. If we’re doing well, or missing the mark, we’d love to hear your feedback. Get in touch with us at one of the above places and let us know! Ian Kirby, EDITOR, CAM Twitter.com/IanKirby Writes
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