2024 Vent Haven ConVENTion Schedule

Wednesday, July 17

2:30 PM – Vent Meet and Greet
3:00 PM – Registration Opens
4:00 PM – First Timers Orientation
4:30 PM – Sign Up for General Open Mic
5:00-7:15 PM – DINNER
7:15 PM – Official Opening with John S. “Brook” Brooking, President of Vent Haven Museum, and Jimmy Vee Executive Director of Vent Haven ConVENTion
7:30 PM – BIG WEDNESDAY NIGHT SHOW 
MC Jeff Goltz with Nigel Dunkely, Maegan Hall and Ed Thomas & Hugo
9:00 PM – 9:45 PM LECTURE: “Vent 101” with Dan Horn
9:45 PM – Dealers’ Rooms Open
10:30 PM – GENERAL OPEN MIC with MC Gina Meder & Corn Dog
10:30 PM – Round Table Vent Coaching
with Bob Abdou, Trish Dunn, Lori Bruner & Jeff Goltz

Thursday, July 18

9:00 AM – Greeting from Jimmy Vee, Executive Director
9:15 AM – LECTURE: “An Interview with Mark Wade—The King of Kid Show Ventriloquism”
10:30 AM – LECTURE: “Jump Start Your Imagination: Going Beyond Ordinary Characters & Puppets” with Nick Pawlow
11:45-1:00 PM – LUNCH – Dealers’ Rooms Open
1:15-2:30 PM – JUNIOR OPEN MIC – MC Dale Brown
3:00-4:15 PM – SENIOR OPEN MIC – MC Al Getler
4:30 PM – LECTURE: “The Genius of Paul Winchell” with Burt Dubrow
5:45-7:00 PM – DINNER– Dealers’ Rooms Open
7:00 PM – INTERNATIONAL SHOW
MC-Stevo Schuling (Germany) with Querni (Germany), PonChan Ichiza (Japan), Shane West (Britain)
9:00 PM – “VENT HAVEN – MARK WADE’S INFLUENCE”  with Lisa Sweasy & Annie Roberts
10:30 PM – GENERAL OPEN MIC w/ MCs Lori Bruner & Trish Dunn
10:30 PM – Midnight- Dealers’ Rooms Open
10:30 PM – Round Table Vent Coaching with Al Getler, Steve Petra, Ed Thomas, Maegan Hall

Please Note: Events can sometimes change at the last minute and that causes the schedule to be altered slightly. In the unlikely event that something does change, we will make every effort to be sure you, in the Vent Community, are informed. Thanks!

Friday, July 19

9:00-10:30 AM – Junior Vent University
with Al Getler, Lynn Trefzger-Joy and Jeff Goltz
9:00-10:15 AM – Blockbuster Workshops
“The Many Faces of Ventriloquism Panel” Moderator Dan Sachoff (Social), Nigel Dunkley (Street), Mike Palma (Retirement), Mark Wade (Kid & School)
“Joke Writing for Family Shows” with Bob Abdou
“How to Write Off Your Hobby & Set Up Your Business for Profit” with Trish Dunn
10:30-11:45 AM – Repeat of Blockbuster Workshops
12:15 PM – GROUP PHOTO (Hotel Lobby)
12:30-1:45 PM – LUNCH – Dealers’ Rooms Open
1:45-3:00 PM – 2nd Group of Blockbuster Workshops
“Comedy Club Ventriloquism” with Jeff Goltz and Jake LaMarca
“Crafting Kid-Friendly Characters & Routines” with Steve Petra
“Getting The Gig” (Panel) – Moderator Lori Bruner with Jeremy Lepak, Jacki Manna, Bob Abdou
3:15-4:30 PM- Repeat of 2nd Group of Blockbuster Workshops
4:45-5:30 PM – LECTURE –”How To Become Unforgettable” with Stephen Knowles
5:45-7:30 PM – DINNER – Dealers’ Rooms Open
7:30 PM – FAMILY FUN NIGHT SHOW 
MC Jimmy Vee with Steve Petra, Al Getler & Bob Abdou
9:00 PM – Vent Haven Raffle
10:15 PM – GENERAL OPEN MIC with MC Vinny Ewart
10:15 PM-Midnight – Dealers’ Rooms Open
10:15PM – Round Table Vent Coaching with Dan Sachoff, Bob Rumba, Mike Palma, Stephen Knowles

Saturday, July 20

9:00 AM-NOON- Tours to The Vent Haven Museum
9:00 AM-NOON – Classic Vent Movies in the Main Room
12:00-2:00 PM – LUNCH – Dealers’ Rooms Open
2:00-4:30 PM – Mark Wade Story Hour
4:30-7:00 PM – DINNER – Dealers’ Rooms Open
7:00 PM – FAMILY FUN NIGHT SHOW 
MC Dan Sachoff with Brynn Cummings, Nick Pawlow & Stephen Knowles