Jason Thompson

Jason is a Character Emcee / Roving comedian for themed events both the high-end corporate and private sector. He does over fourteen different characters depending on the theme of the party. He does Austin Powers, Dame Edna, Queen Elizabeth II, Scarlet Pimpernel, Elvis, Love Guru, his own female character Shirley Shagwell, an Indian character Vin Daloo, and a Russian Character Youra Pissmeoff, and many more. He does Gala Dinners, Charity Balls, Conventions, Conferences, end of year Christmas events, Awards nights, Weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, Birthday events, expos or for any film or TV work.

Jason is a sought after comical Master of Ceremonies and Entertainers throughout the world. His performance generally starts off with meeting and greeting guests as they arrive on the red carpet in one of His many characters (he often works with a video crew and mic interviewing guests, which is great as a keep sake for clients). After the meet and greet He then arrives with a big entrance on stage to MC the themed event by singing a fun song as he walks through the crowd to the stage or sometimes being lowered from the ceiling, arriving on a motor bike or even a pink Cadillac. Followed by a welcome and a bit of improvised comedy.

Throughout the event Jason comes down off stage and continues mingling with guests with more interactive comedy. He then returns to the stage (with another  song) to further MC the event, announcing other performing acts, CEO's, Auctions, special guests etc. 

Dancing with the STARS

Then just before the time of the night when you would like the dancing to kick off, Jason does an approximately 20 min dance game show (depending on amount of time and amount of guests this can be short or long). This interactive game show is on the stage or dance floor is called "Dancing with the Staff" (Stuffed if a non corporate event).  This is great fun, very easy and works very well. He grabs guests from the audience (Birthday guest, Special guests or even CEO's and Managers if client requires). One by one He pulls out each of the contestants and briefly interviews them with a laugh or two. This is done with the help of a game show assistant (as staff member provided by the client) who writes their name on a fun colored star shaped name tag and sticks it on them.

Contestants are all placed in one horizontal straight line facing the audience with Jason in one of his many characters standing in front of them all. He briefly explains the name of the game which is: for the contestant to copy the sexy, funky and hilarious moves of the character. (accompanied with themed music he supplies). Jason then asks the audience to be the judges with their applause that He calls the " clap-o-meter".  After the music stops he ask the crowd how each guest went by who got the loudest clap,  Finally Jason then narrows it down to the last two contestants (another quick dance off between them and winner gets a prize supplied by client. (Champers or a holiday etc.).

Straight after this live game show whilst the contestants are still on the dance floor Jason announces the band or DJ to crank it up for remaining guests to get up and dance too. Jason believes: "This is a great opportunity to kick off the dancing. The dance game achieves a similar effect to a bridal Waltz at weddings and is a great way to invite the remaining guests up to dance way into the night.

Jason continues dancing and roving amongst the guests and gets them all going to the end of the event.

For your peace of mind

Jason is good at reading each crowd differently.  Jason says " My goal is to uplift people and to make them laugh but not to offend .  I work with the movie censorship ratings like PG., M etc, as a guide (depending on the event and what the client wants), which I believe is key as a corporate entertainer".   Above all Jason desires to make people feel good have a laugh and make them happy.

Note

Jason is available to do all the above or just meet and greet roving performing only. He also can MC events out of characters and Host just as himself if needed. Jason performs throughout  Australia,  Asia and lives and works in the USA with bases in Los Angeles and New York. He is available to perform internationally. With Jason distinct style full of charm and positive energy, you'll find He's funny, warm, friendly and suitable for any occasion.

Jason's background

Born and raised in Adelaide, South Australia, Jason began performing in the School choir at Rostrevor College. Most Saturdays He would join the choir up in the balcony at the rear of the church with his red robe and white thrill collar and sing for just $2 at peoples weddings. From there he was destined to entertain the world. As he grew older He continued to sing and became a renowned Gospel singer. He recorded two albums and would sing and entertain people from all denominations throughout Adelaide.

After years of singing Jason added Acting, Television Hosting and MC work to his repertoire.  He eventually left Adelaide to expand his career and moved to Sydney. During his career he's been a regular singer on the Bert Newton Show and has sung live in concert with artists like Michael Bolton, hosted a variety television show called Rapture and has acted in numerous commercials and programs such as Australia's Most Wanted and Rove Live. Along with Television series Royal Pains (filmed in New York) and Crash Palace. He has worked on films like The Matrix, Siam Sunset, To Hell and Back and Run Chrissie Run. He also had a regular comedy spot on radio 5AA and Bondi FM. Other skills involve Creative Directing for the Events industry, music videos and corporate videos.

Jason now lives and works in America with a home in West Hollywood, California and also has a base in Sydney Australia. He returns to work every year to Australia for the Summer high season (early October to mid January).  Jason has some returns visits to Australia throughout the year depending on work.

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