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From Stand-Up Comedian to Game Show Host

February 15, 2024

In the world of entertainment, there’s always room for exploration and new adventures. For Derrick Knopsnyder, Adam Ace, and Mickey Housley, their journeys from stand-up comedy to game show hosting are stories of passion, creativity, and seizing opportunities. Adam Ace: Adam Ace’s journey into game show hosting was a delightful blend of his love for comedy and his lifelong fascination with game shows. What’s interesting is how his path to hosting game shows actually began … Continued

Programming for Black History Month

November 29, 2022

By Scott Talarico

Laughter is the Prescription for Happiness

August 31, 2020

By Neon Entertainment

It is said that laughter is, and will always be, the best medicine. Researchers have even found that students who use humor as a coping mechanism have a higher chance of being in a more positive mindset. In times like we have been experiencing in 2020, finding a coping mechanism is very important for mental health and even physical health. Having a good sense of humor could be considered the prescription of happiness. Being able … Continued

Bazooka Ball

“Yes, last-minute we had to change location due to their being confusion with reservations, facilities, and the campus police. It ended up working out though as the change of location ended up being better for Jay and the setup with electricity being right there and not having to be setup. Those who played seemed to thoroughly enjoy the game, and we want to thank you for all of your help and assistance through the booking process. We look forward to continuing working with you throughout the rest of this semester and those to come. “

— Paige, East Stroudsburg University

Inflatables

“The event went really, really well on Saturday! As you know, our event was from 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m., and the mechanical bull had a line for it the entire time. The rest of the activities you were able to provide us were also pretty popular, but the bull definitely took the cake as the crowning jewel of the event. Thank you again for all of your help with it — especially being able to get us these activities on such short notice after I requested the wrong date.”

— Ben, Penn State University – University Park

Will Jay

“Everything was wonderful with Will Jay. He was easy to work with during the event and our students truly loved having him – I have already received requests to bring him to campus when we are allowed to do face to face events again. Here is what one person text me after the event, “I hope you can tell Will Jay how powerful it was, I’m talking to so many people about it and they all loved it and were touched by his songs and words”. There were multiple messages in the chat during the event last night talking about how amazing his lyrics were, his voice, most importantly students were able to relate in to the messages he was talking and singing about. I think Will Jay has a new fan base here at CMU and they are going to consume the music he has out now – and are eagerly anticipating what he has in store.”

— Central Michigan University

Elizabeth Acevedo

“She [Elizabeth Acevedo] was wonderful. It was a perfect fit for the event, the audience loved her! She gave them a space to explore some emotions they may have or need to understand from an outsider’s perspective or just a space to hear what she had to say abut her experiences, observations, etc. One of the students from the club we were collaborating with even said we need to bring her back in the future. She is one performer we will be keeping in our heads for future performances.”

— Emily Umstead, Aquinas College

Brian Ledbetter

“During a time when first year students are uneasy about making friends, adjusting to college, and getting to know each other; Brian [Ledbetter] was able to bring them together through illusions! Students were consistently asking where to finding the roving mentalist at our Create your Own Adventure Event during Welcome Week at Temple University, and they were not disappointed when they found him. We could not have asked for a better addition to our event than Brian!”

— Mat Greer, Temple University