@Kristina Michelle I have a Knee Pals vent figure named Georgie. In one of my skits, I begin by introducing him to the audience, but when he says hello, he sounds very sad. I ask him what’s wrong, and he tells me he got into an argument with his friends. He believes they don’t like him anymore and no longer want to hang out with him. When I ask what happened, Georgie tells me about a game of Simon Says he played with his friends. He was eliminated when the leader said, “Simon says blink your eyes for 20 seconds.” Georgie can’t blink, so he got upset but accepted that he had to sit out. Later, Georgie won a round and became the leader. When it was his turn, he said, “Simon says turn your head around like this!” Then he spun his head a full 360 degrees. His friends were so frightened that they ran away from him! At that point, we talk about what Georgie could have done differently and invite the audience to suggest ways he might reconnect with his friends. The responses are fascinating. Children often offer more caring, compassionate, and respectful suggestions than the adults do. It’s an interesting reminder of how differently we can respond to someone who feels rejected and how important empathy, understanding, and forgiveness are in helping repair relationships.

Doing an adult puppet slam. I did the exact same routine with Georgie. When I asked the audience for suggestions to assist Georgie, one adult said "screw them do your own thing.". Then a preteen kid said to own up to what you did and apologize, then talk about how everyone should care and respect one another. It was rich. The only kid in the audience and he had the most positive response.

I perform for kids, seniors, churches, and adult puppet slams. Still family friendly in all my shows. Some meant for kids, others families and others adults (I have a gullitine I use my magician puppet with). I have never done a cruise ship or casino.

@Glen Hutsell he gets the better of me. I get anxious and don't want to do the tricks due to possibly getting hurt. Lol

I love stage fright! I love that feeling and when you get the first giggle or laugh you know you've got a connection.

That is an adorable name.

I upcycle vent dolls to dummies. Semipro