Can't Afford the Real Thing? Then Hire an Impersonator
Hiring a celebrity for a private party or event is not only a difficult feat to figure out how to arrange, but also a highly expensive one. If you’re looking to bring some celebrity flair to your event without breaking the bank, your best option is to hire a celebrity impersonator. Here are a few tips for seeking out the best of the best in the impersonation game.
Make Sure They Look the Park
While many people are told casually that they have a passing resemblance to a famous person, only a few have a striking and bankable resemblance that they can accentuate to form a true impression. When researching impersonators, make sure that the person has a likeness that is uncanny, either from the luck of being born that way or meticulous effort into the mimicking of makeup, hair, attire, and the like. There isn’t a fine line between amateur impersonation and professional impersonation. In this type of performance art, it is very clear to decide who is the right one for the job.
Make Sure They Have Perfected Voice and Mannerism Skills
The first thing you notice about an impersonator is if they look the part. The next assessment is to make sure they sound and act the part. Have they mastered the vocal tone and inflections of the celebrity? Have they been able to mimic mannerisms like hand movements, gait, and other detailed physicalities of the subject? On a much more basic note, are there photos and videos of their work online that you can use to assess their skill? If there aren’t, that is a big no-no when it comes to hiring, unless you’ve seen them perform in-person already and have faith in their abilities.
Make Sure They Are Running their Performance Art as a Business
No one wants to work with someone who is just goofing around and using a likeness to gain mere attention. It’s important to hire a professional impersonator. In the age of the internet, it’s easy to figure out who is a professional and who isn’t, based upon the presence of websites, material to assess, and social media profiles. If someone is running their impersonation performances like a business, then you can count on a trustworthy exchange rather than dealing with the whims of someone who doesn’t take what they are doing seriously.
Speak to them Before Hiring
Be sure to speak to any potential hire via email, see audition tapes, scan their social media, and have the sense that you are hiring the perfect person for the job. Unfortunately, this isn’t an efficient process. You need to have either a phone call, virtual meeting, or in-person meeting to assess their real personality, work ethic, and attitude before making an offering or signing any contracts.
Consider the Greats
Some great present-day impersonators include Tom Cruise impersonator Jerome Le Blanc, Donald Trump impersonator John di Domenico, and Cher impersonator Chad Michaels. You’d be hard-pressed to find a celebrity who doesn’t have someone trying to mimic them, but you have a greater chance of getting a great impersonator if you pursue these commonly imitated figures.
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