Kerry Jay

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Family and Children's Entertainers, The Podcast

Gordon Drayson

10 episodes

5 months ago

At FACE, The Podcast, we are dedicated to shining a spotlight on the incredible world of family and children’s entertainers. We believe that these talented individuals are among the hardest working entertainers, yet often go unrecognized for their invaluable contributions. Our mission is to celebrate and empower family and children’s entertainers by providing a platform exclusively devoted to their unique craft.

Through engaging and informative conversations, we aim to foster a community where entertainers can share their experiences, insights, and expertise. Our podcast is a dedicated space where family and children’s entertainers can connect, learn from one another, and find inspiration for their own artistic journeys.

We strive to bring attention to the challenges faced by these remarkable performers, while highlighting the joy, laughter, and magic they bring to the lives of children and families. By amplifying their stories, we seek to elevate the status of family and children’s entertainment, recognizing its importance and impact in society.

Join us as we honor the dedication, creativity, and passion of family and children’s entertainers, and together, pave the way for their well-deserved recognition and appreciation.

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Kerry Jay

Family and Children's Entertainers, The Podcast

1 hour 14 minutes 24 seconds

1 year ago

Kerry Jay

In this podcast, Kerry Jay, a former dancer and West End performer, shares her journey transitioning into children’s entertainment. She discusses starting as a dancer and singer, moving through various performance avenues like summer seasons and pantomimes before deciding to move to entertaining children. Kerry explains how she incorporated magic into her shows to engage young audiences, emphasising the importance of creating a professional and high-quality entertainment experience through themed costumes, music, and games.
The conversation also explores how the challenges and skills required for close-up magic, including handling different audiences, are similar and different to those needed for children and families. Kerry highlights the adaptability and creativity needed for crafting engaging shows for diverse audiences, using her diverse skills and experiences in both high-end performances and children’s parties. Kerry offers a glimpse into the evolving landscape of children’s entertainment as it applies to her, showcasing the professional challenges and rewards of performances in adapting their talents to create memorable experiences for audiences of all ages.
Join Gordon as he talks to Kerry Jay in FACE, The Podcast
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Chapters
[00:00:00]: Introduction to Face the Podcast
[00:00:52]: Introduction of Guest Kerry J
[00:02:00]: Kerry J’s Background in Entertainment
[00:06:10]: Early Performance Experiences
[00:09:10]: Pursuing Dream of Being a West End Star
[00:14:34]: Transitioning to Children’s Entertainment
[00:21:17]: Performing in Chicago
[00:23:34]: Transitioning to Les Miserables
[00:30:00]: Diversifying Entertainment Shows
[00:43:24]: Structured Party Format and Feedback
[00:53:03]: Female magicians in the industry
[00:55:05]: Skills needed for family and children’s entertainers
[00:55:53]: Performing at children’s parties
[00:57:06]: The differences between stage and close-up magic
[00:58:31]: Kerry’s passion for the circus
[01:00:53]: Circus workshops at children’s parties
[01:02:27]: Experience of working in the West End
[01:05:41]: Kerry’s approach to new opportunities
[01:08:37]: Acting as character mascots
[01:11:24]: Kerry’s flexibility in incorporating new themes