How Do You Be A Good Master Of Ceremonies?
A guide to being master of ceremonies for any event. Learn how to leave your stage fright at home and impress everyone with your magical charisma! • Know your event. These instructions apply to all types of ceremonies, from graduations to bar mitzvahs to celebrity roasts. The key to being a good emcee is confidence. Knowing whats going on (and thus what you should talk about) is everything. Theres nothing more embarassing than announcing to 100 people that Joe Blow is about to juggle bowling balls, only to have Jane Doe come out singing a song. • Establish your contact well in advance of the event day. Your contact will tell you the schedule and order of events, allowing you to be prepared. Your preparation will let you focus on interacting with the crowd, instead of trying to be entertaining, and figure out whats going on at the same time. • Smile constantly. Smiling shows the crowd that you’re at ease and having a good time. You want them to be at ease and have a good time, so you’ve
