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September 5-9, 2012
Our Tenth Anniversary!
(Most
of the Cast from 2011!)
The
Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort
Walt
Disney
World Resort
Orlando,
FL
239-564-6200
"A Place Where Buyers Meet Performers and Performers Meet Buyers"
The Most Worthwhile Event Of The Year For Talent Agents, Tribute
Artists and Look A Likes
A
Note From The Producers:
Hello Everyone!
Thanks for dropping by.
It's time to get started on 2012. OUR TENTH YEAR!
I have been doing questionaires
about what our attendees wanted. We found out that everyone
wanted to spend more time together and not so much "off
property". So we are taking care of that. Our first
night this year will be a "game night" featuring some funny
impersonators and our 'take' on game shows. It will be our
"mix and mingle" to get the event started.
We will have our regular
seminar day on Thursday with new speakers and mostly new topics.
We'll be going over some things from years past, but we have a great
speaker from the "College Market" to speak about how you
can get booked at colleges and universities around the country.
She is coming in from Ohio and knows her stuff.
NEW!!! We are going to
specifically address those just starting out in the business and
those who want to "up" their game. We are having a
special showcase on THURSDAY NIGHT of the covention featuring
"newbies" who want pointers on how to get better, get more
bookings, etc. This is not an "American Idol" style
showcase where the judges will embarrass the entertiners, but rather
a panel who will privately give critique of their performance.
But, we'll be pointing them in the direction they need instead of
giving vague opinions. They will learn more in this one
showcase than they would in two years of going it on their own.
It will be followed by a great karaoke party. We'll have tons
of songs to choose from and you can also bring your own CD.
Also...one of our own was
working hard on a new reality TV show last year when she attended,
but the reality show was not about impersonators. It was about
talent in general. But after seeing what goes on at Sunburst,
they have decided to create the show around impersonators.
NOW...if you know me at all, you will know that I do not approve of
reality talent shows...because they want to make a joke of your
talent. But this producer wants to HIGHLIGHT your
talent...cause she's one of us. They will be at Sunburst and
it's up to you if you want to participate. I recommend it.
Your showcase will also double as your 'audition' for their TV
Show. You may be invited to be a contestant on their show.
Many attendees will be invited for sure. They are getting ALL
of their talent from our convention.
The date is set and we'll have
a few more surprises. We are expecting a record number of
attendees than usual. So that means we'll have to be more
selective in our showcases. The earlier you register, the
better chances of getting in the showcase. We have limited the
showcases to 90 spots like this past year. We will have over
100 attendees to register. But we always have a "no
showcase" ticket if you want.
More to come...
Check back for an update.
All the best,
Greg M & Jackie Thompson-
Executive Producers
Call: 239-564-6200 and
speak with Emilie Gehrke
if you have any questions. That's what we are here for.
STAFF
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Lynn Frey |
Production Manager |
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Emilie Gehrke |
Operations Manager |
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Roxie Dixon |
Sunburst Concierge/Executive Asst. |
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Lori Jessup |
Stage Manager |
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Eric Rung |
Technical Director |
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Jeff Naughton |
Production Staff |
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Patty Accorso |
Production Staff |
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Monica Carlile |
Production Staff |
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Angie Thompson |
Production Staff |
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Tony Wilburn |
Sound operator |
"If you meet only one new agent or get
only one booking from this event, you have earned your money
back. The rest (other agents you meet and the other bookings
you get from this convention, plus the great time) is all gravy."
Sunburst Attendee |
