As Master of Ceremonies

The Role of Master of Ceremonies

 

  • Welcome speech
  • Introduce speakers
  • Explain programmes
  • Memorable conclusion
  • Be there early
  • Understand stage management
  • Act like a genial host
  • Be totally familiar with the occasion
  • Familiar with the protocol
What Not to Do or Say

 

  • You are not the star of the show
  • Keep your comment short and sweet
  • Don't read from a sheet of paper
  • Don't try to sell the event or appraise it
  • Don't be eating, drinking, smoking when you are speaking
  • Don't give lengthy introductions
  • Don't play favouritism
  • Know exactly what to say and what not to say
The Art of Toasting

 

  • Learn the fine art of Toasting
  • When to propose a Toast
  • Respose to a Toast
  • Different Toasts for different occasions
  • Memorise the scripts of Toast

 

Presentation and Perseption

 

  • Understand the stage presence
  • Understand stage management
  • Body Language
  • Fight the terror of stage fear

 

To understand more about the roles and functions of an emcee, you can attend a Professional Emcee Course and we will groom you to be one.


Info: Since Jan 2005, Mr Ernest Chen has conducted over 20 of such workshop.

 
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