Standing Up on Stage Volume 1 Opening Acts by Scott Alexander DVD

Description:"OVERALL if you want to perform on stage, or are a seasoned pro you will get A LOT of material and information from this series. Thank you Scott for sharing your material with us and I hope everybody makes the investment because it’s well worth it." -Paul Romhany, *Reviews Vanish MagazineSTANDING UP ON STAGE - DVD SERIESa complete master class on getting your act togetherVolume One - Opening ActsIn this first of five volumes, Scott teaches you how to create an effective opener for your show. Revealed in this volume in the Director's Guide segment, are tips on making an entrance and getting and keeping an audience's attention. During the Character Development chapter, Scott begins the process of helping you to hone in on your character using a "Style Star." He teaches you why it is important to know who you are, and why the audience should care.On this DVD, there are four examples of opening tricks described and explained in full detail, including:HOW MANY TIMES?Your watch vanishes and reappears, and the finale leaves your audience filled with laughter.CANDLE TO FLOWERA candle changes into a flower under dubious circumstances, and the audience loves you instantly.BALLOON MORPHA visual transformation of a cane to a balloon, and back again to a cane. This is a highly visual, gasp-producing opening effect.CARDSLINGER CONTESTScaling cards into the crowd has a new and exciting premise, with a big payoff for one lucky audience member.