Q: Most concerts provide an option to purchase a VIP package, which often includes an opportunity to meet the band and get autographs. These packages are much more expensive than the basic ticket price and they usually sell out early, but they will give you an opportunity to go backstage and meet the band. This option is good if you don't really like the idea of sneaking backstage and you can afford to buy the VIP package. The earlier that you show up to the concert venue, the better your chances of getting backstage will be. Lots of people try to get backstage at concerts and as the evening progresses, security guards become more cautious and selective of who they allow backstage. If you show up early, you will have a better chance. Since they are the ones blocking your entrance to the backstage, you will have a better chance of reaching your goal if you are nice to them. Don't overdo it. Just be pleasant and polite. Make casual conversation with the security guards and try not to act like you are dying to get backstage, even if you really are! If you notice a roadie lugging some equipment onto the stage and ask if you can help. If you are allowed to help, work really hard and thank the roadies for letting you help. This strategy may get you backstage and it can also land you an awesome on-stage vantage point during the concert. You are less likely to get backstage with a group of three or more friends, but if its just you or just you and a pal then security will be less likely to bother with you. Trying to sneak backstage at a concert is risky because you can get kicked out of you are caught. If you do get caught sneaking backstage, don't get angry or try to run away. Just be pleasant and apologetic if you get caught and you will have a better chance of not getting kicked out. Although you may be freaking out inside, you will need to act casual if you manage to get backstage. If you seem way too excited, security will notice and they might kick you out. Instead, take a deep breath and enjoy your time backstage. Stay calm if you bump into your idol while you are cruising around backstage. It's okay to act a little excited as long as you avoid gushing too much. If you have something that you were hoping to get signed, ask politely if he or she would mind signing it for you. If you want to pay your idol a compliment, go for it! Just remember to keep it simple and things are less likely to get awkward. Try something like: "I've been a fan for years. Thank you for creating such awesome music!"Talking with your idol in the laid back manner is also less likely to catch the attention of security, which will increase your odds of getting to stay backstage.
A: Buy a VIP Meet and Greet Package. Arrive extra early. Chat with the security guards. Offer to help out. Travel in pairs. Apologize if you get caught. Play it cool if you get backstage. Chat with your idol backstage.

Article: Most daycares won't allow you to just drop in and walk around whenever you like. Call ahead to schedule a time when someone will be free to talk to you and guide you through the different rooms. It may be helpful to take a day off from work and see several daycares in a row so that you're there while the facility is full of children. Bring a notebook with you that has several questions you want to ask the provider. It's easy to forget what you wanted to know when you're trying to take everything in. You can also use the notebook to jot down any thoughts you have during your visit so you can remember them later. When you arrive, you shouldn't be able to walk right in. Look for a locked door and a doorbell that you have to ring to be buzzed inside. Otherwise, anyone could enter the center and potentially endanger your child. Ask the provider whether an ID is required when you pick up your child. And find out how they handle pickups from a friend or relative if you're not available. Toddlers need lots of attention and interaction. Look to see if anyone is on the floor playing with the children or if anyone has a child in their lap. This type of eye-level interaction shows they're interested in supporting your child's development. There are bound to be lots of toys out, but it shouldn't look chaotic or unsanitary. You should be able to walk around easily without stepping on small toys or craft supplies. Ask to see the bathroom and the kitchen, and check the floors to see if they look like they've been recently swept and mopped. Diapering areas should be separate from food prep areas. Look for hand-washing stations and sanitary solution or wipes for toys and pacifiers. Peruse the toys to see if many of them are broken or have sharp edges. Make sure you don't see any cleaning products stored within a child's reach. And glance behind large furniture or televisions to see if they're secured to the wall. You'll be talking to at least one of the workers every day when you drop off and pick up your toddler, and you need to feel comfortable communicating with them about your child. If no one seems to want to talk to you during the tour, that's a sign you might not get much feedback about your child's day. Start up a conversation with someone by asking them to explain what art project the children are working on, or how they deal with a fussy child during naptime. Ask them how long they've been working there. If it seems like there's a lot of turnover, your child may not get the consistency they need. Ask the provider what formal education they have. If they have none, be sure they have several years of child care experience to make up for it. And look for first aid and CPR certification for all employees. A center could have glowing recommendations and great standards, but if it doesn't feel right to you during the tour, forget it. You have to feel comfortable every time you leave your child there, and it's not worth it if you're stressed and distracted while at work. Trust that you'll find the perfect place eventually.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Call ahead to schedule a tour. Make a list of questions. Look for security measures. Observe the interaction between workers and children. Note the cleanliness of various areas. Look for potential safety hazards. Chat with the employees. Ask about training and qualifications. Go with your gut.

Q: You'll want to create original material for your scene, rather than choosing jokes that people may have already heard. Work on creating an original scene with convincing back-and-forth dialogue between you and your puppet. Pick a topic that people can relate to, like family vacations, relationships and romance, or traffic jams. Study the way people speak to each other so you know where to incorporate sighs, pauses, and words like, "um" or "er." " What makes ventriloquy work is the fact that people will associate the sound they hear, which is your voice, with the movement they see, which should be the puppet's mouth, rather than your own. So, when the puppet is speaking, move the mouth and make gestures to grab the audience's attention. For instance, raise your puppet's arm when it is saying "Me, me, me!" or have it slump over when you deliver bad news. Once you've come up with dialogue for a scene, practice it in the mirror or record yourself and watch the video afterwards. Take note of which words or sentences look and sound believable, and which don't. Pay attention to the way your puppet looks while you're moving it and try to make it seem as life-like as possible. Keep practicing until the routine is flawless. If you are having fun on stage, chances are the audience will be enjoying themselves as well. Let your passion for ventriloquism shine through. Speak as loudly and clearly as you can, and don't forget to use facial expressions and gestures for both yourself and your puppet. Make eye contact with audience members or even include them in your skit!
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Create dialogue for a scene. Direct the audience's eye toward the puppet when it is "speaking. Practice in the mirror or record yourself. Play to the audience.