For many of you reading this, it will be your first time booking entertainment. There are a lot of things to think about. Do you have a space appropriate for an entertainer? How is the lighting in the venue? Will the venue have a sound system?

Many decisions need to be made well ahead of time in order to facilitate smooth planning for your special event.

Please read through these frequently asked questions. It's our hope you'll get a better idea of the things you need in order to make your event go flawlessly.

How do I know I'm getting a quality performer?
Any mistakes I should try to avoid when booking entertainment?
How much should I expect to pay for a professional entertainer?
What should I look for while researching entertainment?
Are you insured?
I'd like to sign a performance agreement. Is that possible?
What forms of payment do you accept?
What is your cancellation policy?
Do you require a deposit?

How do I know I'm getting a quality performer?

Robert & Sara have done more than just reviewed videos of these acts. They've seen their shows live and have worked with them personally on previous events. These performers demonstrate the utmost professionalism. They are easy to work with, reliable and they deliver fantastic shows.

Are there any mistakes I should try to avoid when booking entertainment?

Absolutely! The biggest mistake you can make is choosing on price alone. As an example, you'll find many performers who claim to be professionals. They charge $80 or so to do magic for your child's party, or maybe they'll charge your corporation $100 to, "entertain" your corporate VIPs. Save your money. At best they're hobbyists who have no where near the level of experience our artists have. At worst, well, you get the idea.

If you want high quality entertainment be sure you're actually dealing with a full-time professional. All of our artists derive their livings from being entertainers.

That means they pay their mortgage, feed their families and pay their bills being artists. They wouldn't be able to do that if they weren't the very best at what they do.

How much should I expect to pay for a professional entertainer?

That all depends on what type of act you're booking. The prices below are not official quotes for our acts but are a guideline of what a quality professional entertainer may charge.

Corporate Shows
Strolling entertainers: $150.00 - $350.00 (per hour)
Shows: $750.00 - $10,000.00
Plus travel & accommodations

Campus Activities
Isolated dates $1,200.00 - $2,000.00
3 of 5: $1,000.00 - $1,850.00
5 of 7 : $825.00 - $1,500.00

Children's Shows
Birthday Shows: $150.00 - $425.00 (per show or package)

Prices that are substantially higher than these may be overkill. Likewise prices far under these may raise a red flag as to the quality you may expect.

What should I look for while researching entertainment?

The most important thing is to find a performer who is a full-time professional. A corporate banquet show is so much more than just a show. Full-time performers have the experience to know how to deliver a great show and avoid the little pitfalls that you may not think about.

Are you insured?

Yes. Robert Smith Presents, LLC. carries a general liability insurance policy that is in affect when Robert Smith is performing at an event. Our performers are independent contractors and therefore may carry their own policies.

I'd like to sign a performance agreement. Is that possible?

Yes! You need peace of mind as much as the artists do. Our contracts are not complicated legal documents. They're not loaded with confusing legal jargon, so you don't need to be worried about that.

Our agreements simply spell out the terms of the show such as start times, location, fee information, cancelation policy etc. They protect our agency and artists as well as you, the client.

Do you require a deposit?

Any show packages above $500.00 require a 50% deposit.

What forms of payment do you accept?

At the current time we accept cash and checks.

What is your cancellation policy?

Cancellations within 30 days of the scheduled show date will result in forfeiture of the deposit. Cancellations within 14 days of the show will result in payment due in full.

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If your question is not answered here, please feel free to contact us for more information.