Princess Grand Entrance
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When you arrive at your party, you should be smiling, friendly, and waving.
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Ask where the birthday girl or boy is. Once you find them, get down to their level and introduce yourself.
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Tell them you heard it was their special day and you came to spend it with them.
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Ask them to introduce you to their friends, etc.
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Once you have had a proper introduction, ask them if they would like you to tell them a story, and proceed to look at an adult to find a proper location to begin your welcome chat.
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Once a location has been set, get comfortable with all of the children around you and begin your time.
Getting Acquainted
Feel free to sit with the children gathered around you, keeping in mind that the cleanliness of your costume is your responsibility.
You should be familiar with your story. Feel free to interact with the children and test their knowledge on your story. Involved everyone, including the adults (who are, truly, the only distraction if there is one). If the parents are captivated, they cannot pull focus.
Always let the children talk and interact with you, but be very aware not to lose them on a tangent.
Keep it moving at a good pace.
You'll be given prompts in advance to lead you through the experience, and a party basket. You'll have a playlist, a few props for show n' tell, and a place to hide your keys.
Brave, Smart & Kind
We teach these character talking points throughout our entire performance, but you'll focus on these three before hosting your character's Coronation Ceremony.
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How was (your character) Brave, Smart and Kind?
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What does it mean to be Brave? Smart? Kind?
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How are ways (the kids can be) Brave? Smart? Kind?
Teaching kindness, strength, bravery, honor, anti-bullying, and love is our mission.
Make sure to implement all of your character talking points throughout your performance.
Coronation Ceremony
(This may be a Way-finder Initiation)
To begin, announce very loudly that you will be performing the ceremony, and for everyone to gather around and participate. (Make it a Big Deal and encourage the adults to make it a Big Deal, too!)
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Separate the birthday girl or boy from the crowd (if she is comfortable), and have everyone gather around.
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Explain that we save the birthday child for last.
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Children are asked to sit in a semi-circle, facing the Princess/Superhero/etc.
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Starting at YOUR left, ask the first child their Name and Age, and something they like about themselves.
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Proclaim this child (for instance) "Olivia the Dancer" and have the audience repeat her title, followed by a Cheer of "Hip-Hip" "HOORAY!"
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Repeat with every child in the circle until it's the birthday child's turn. Proclaim Party Guests the newest Royal Members of your kingdom.
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Have the Birthday Child and with YOU, and create a longer, more drawn-out acknowledgement of their Name, Age, and Royal Qualities (including BRAVE, SMART, and KIND).
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Proclaim Birthday Child an Official Princess/announce that Portraits will now begin!
Portraits & Dance Party
Portraits set to background music (cued up by you).
Play a happy/romantic instrumental from your character's story that uplifts.
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Birthday Child take stand-alone photos with YOU
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Add friends/family members as needed with the birthday child
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Group Photos
Sing-Along Dance-Along Party
You should have at LEAST 3 songs that you know by heart ready for your character. You are not performing these (vocally),- but it's a dance party, and your character WOULD know the words!
3 songs = 3 different activities set to music!
Here are some examples:
Beauty & the Beast Template
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Beauty dances alone with Birthday Child to Beauty and the Beast to create a magical moment.
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Dance to Be Our Guest while leading the kids through a Follow-the-Leader Birthday Parade.
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Beauty leads the group in making a circle. She asks the children to show her how they like to dance, using their favorite dance moves. (They also love FREEZE DANCE.) Play the POP VERSION of Be Our Guest from Descendants
Ice Queen Template:
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Ice Queen leads the group in making a circle. You come up with different dance moves based on the characters from her story, then put them together to In Summer.
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Dance to Some Things Never Change or Love is an Open Door while leading the kids through a Follow-the Leader/Do-What-I -Do Parade.
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Ice Queen collects children in a circle to perform with her as they sing along to Let it Go. Ice Queen manifests snow. THIS IS THE FINALE!
Cake-Cutting & Happy Birthday
When singing Happy Birthday you should be right beside the birthday child.
After singing, offer to assist the parent with cutting or passing out the cake. You are there to assist the parent with whatever they might need.
If the parent invites you to sit and eat with the children, please feel free to do so!
Tic Tock! Farewell Prep!
Once children are eating, mingle and let them know your time with them is growing short. Ask if anyone would like any last hugs or photos before your departure.
Before Leaving the Party!
Before packing up, find your client and ask them if there's anything else that you can do for them.
Always make sure that your client is beyond thrilled with your performance. NEVER leave a party earlier than your booked time.
Regardless of your booked time, make sure that you have exceeded their expectations before leaving your event or party.
Remember that when you are performing, your client is your boss, and your sole priority is to leave a good impression with them and their family.
Other things to know!
If at any time an adult tries to talk to you outside of character, never break character.
Compliments on wigs, makeup, and costumes, take them as that character would take them.
If a child insists you are not real, ask them their name, example:
"Are you the real Elsa?"
Elsa: "I'm sorry, princess, I didn't catch your name."
"Olivia."
Elsa: "Hmmmm. Are you the REAL Olivia?"
Don't argue with them. Ignore the behavior if it does not stop.
If a child ever gets aggressive with you. Pushes you, pulls on your equipment, etc., get an adult or be firm but kind with letting that child know that behavior is not appreciated.
Never let a parent walk you to your car with a child present.
Never stay where you feel unsafe. Call Courtney immediately.
Call your manager if you ever have any trouble with a parent or client.