Jackson Gillman, Stand-up Chameleon
Onset, Massachusetts, Plymouth
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Onset, Massachusetts, Plymouth
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Thirty-some years ago, Jackson was dubbed the Stand-Up Chameleon. That is apt and helps him not get pigeon-holed as a musician, storyteller, vaudevillian, or movement artist. He is all of those in his highly visual, energetic and interactive shows.
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2 customer reviews
Maura Murray
Event Entertainment
Jackson Gilman completely entertained 30+ of our 4 and 5 year olds ( and the staff) for a full hour. He was engaging, interactive, funny and very entertaining. We would highly recommend his program and are already planning on his return! More...
Debi Graham-Leard
Event Entertainment
Jackson has been most accommodating as we hired him for our September luncheon. As of yet, I cannot comment on his show, but will do so in late September.
What do you love most about your job?
I love getting a group of people to relax, bond, laugh, think and have fun. I like to learn about the sponsors' interests and the audience composition so I can best customize my repertoire for the event.
What inspired you to start your own business?
Early in my career, I much enjoyed being part of a cabaret troupe for several years. The solo slots that I was given became so popular that I decided to go off on my own and have had a solo career for over three decades.
Why should our clients choose you?
Over the decades that I've been performing, I've put together scores of different shows. Pick a season or theme, and I likely have a program to fit the bill. If I don't, I'll be up front and steer you to a more appropriate colleague. Perhaps my best sales pitch is that the majority of my work comes from people who keep rehiring me. Sponsors do so because they know I consistently appeal to their audiences, am very reliable and easy to work with.
Participatory song/comedy/story for all - customized for any age group
My web site has descriptions and references for dozens of different shows, with references. Some are for seasonal celebrations, some are nature-oriented, and all are highly visual, energetic and interactive. For birthdays, I like to learn a bit about the birthday person's interests. That way I could better customize a show which would include comedy, some funny sing-alongs, dance-alongs, and perhaps some instrumentation, puppets and stories. I can adjust repertoire for any range of ages, and particularly enjoy intergenerational groups.
