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Socially Distant Parties with Press Play

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Press Play – The New Socially Distant DJ/Emcee

First off, WE MISS YOU!  I hope everyone is staying safe and sane during this crazy time.  The Press Play family has been staying busy with our Press Play Friday Facebook Live Sessions and our Zoom parties.  If you have not been able to join them, please “Like” us on Facebook to see our Superstar DJs in action.

As we have started getting more and more requests for socially distant, outdoor affairs (THANKS TO THOSE REACHING OUT!), we wanted to provide you with some details on some of our “new” social distance policies and games for your next event.

Policies

  • All DJs/Emcees will be wearing masks and have access to gloves
  • We have purchased disposable hypoallergenic covers for all of our microphones. This will allow clients, officiants, and guests to use our equipment for ceremonies, candle lightings and speeches.
  • All deposits are transferable to alternate dates within 2 years of your original event date, without penalty
  • Clients will be responsible for all sanitation/cleaning supplies and masks for their guests
  • DJs/Emcees will wipe down all items used for games/activities prior to use and we will do our best to make sure items are not shared between guests
  • We will also lead interested families in a “no touch” Hora

Socially Distant – Minimal Touch Games

  • Human Tic Tac Toe or Tic Tac Toe Toss
  • Music Trivia Relay
  • Guest of Honor Trivia
  • Noodle Tag
  • Freeze Dance
  • Limbo
  • Captain’s Orders
  • True/False RUN
  • In the River
  • Silent Ball Toss
  • Wink Detectives

As always, Press Play is here for all of your event needs.  COVID-19 can’t keep us down and we are committed to providing you with a fun and safe experience.  We are all in this together and our DJs are looking forward to celebrating your family’s biggest milestones again soon!  Contact us today for more details. Now booking into 2022.

Stay Safe!

-Keith, Jay, A-Will, Tony the Entertainer, Mikey V, Deep Voice JoJo

keith@pressplayboston.com

 

 

 

 

It’s Your Party Expo – 2017

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Temple Israel “It’s Your Party” Expo

Are you, or anyone you know planning a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Wedding or other special event in 2017 or beyond?  Have you ever been to a party planning expo before?

Well, come meet Press Play Entertainment and other great party vendors at this year’s “It’s Your Party” expo at Temple Israel in Sharon, MA.  The expo is scheduled for Sunday, February 26, 2017 from 10am-2pm.

Temple Israel is located at 125 Pond Street, Sharon MA 02067

These expos are a great way to meet, compare, and shop for the best DJs, in addition to caterers, party planners, photographers, videographers, and other party vendors.  Think of it as one-stop shopping for all your party needs, and, most of all, “It’s Your Party” is FREE to attend.  There will be free samples, giveaways, and more, so don’t miss out on this great opportunity.

As an added bonus for those interested in Press Play Entertainment, come meet us at the show and receive a discount on your next event package.  Now booking in 2017 & 2018!  Don’t forget to check us out on Facebook, WeddingWire.com, and Wedding.com for reviews and references.

For more details, please click on the link below.

http://www.tisharon.org/events-all/2017/1/3/its-your-party-february-26

Hope to see you there!

 

 

Thank You for a Great Year!

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All of us at Press Play would like to wish our families, friends, partners and clients a very Happy Holiday season!!  Thanks for a great year!

We, especially, want to thank all of our current, and past clients, for an amazing 2016!  We truly enjoyed helping you celebrate your wonderful events; whether it was your son or daughter’s Mitzvah, your wedding day, corporate holiday parties, Sweet 16s or many other special events.  Thanks again for choosing us!

We want to send a big shout out to our vendor friends and partners who have helped us create spectacular experiences for all of our clients.  They continue to go above and beyond and we appreciate all of the support they have provided us.  We would highly recommend any and all of these wonderful and passionate folks!  Thank you all!

Photographers: Elin Photography & Ken Berman Photography

Photo Booth Providers: (Scott & Sean) Boston Photo Booth Rentals, (Juliette & Ali) Snapshot Entertainment, (Marc) Memories in an Instant

Event Planners: (Deb & Jen) S and H Events; (Rachel) Rachel G Events; (Wendy) Radius Events; and (Michelle) MH Productions

Venues: (Ashley) Needham Sheraton

Press Play had the pleasure of DJing many events/fundraisers, for some of Boston’s local organizations; including The Jimmy Fund, The Sean D Biggs Memorial Foundation, A Kid’s Brain Tumor Cure Foundation, and The Wayside Youth & Family Support Network.  It was an honor being a small part of these important events.

Special Thank You’s to the town of Needham, MA, our home base, the Needham Business Association, Temple Beth Shalom and all of the elementary schools and businesses for welcoming us and choosing us to help entertain our local community.  We are big proponents of “local supporting local” and could not have asked for a better community to be a part of!

And, of course, I cannot thank my outstanding team of SuperStar DJs enough for their amazing effort, dedication and passion for providing the soundtracks for all of these great events.  Alan, Russ, Rob, Ekko, Evan, and, especially, my right-hand man Jay, I could not do this without you.  You guys are the best!

Finally, I want to share with you a recent article from the Boston Globe, about a recent Bat Mitzvah.  Jay, Evan and I had the privilege of DJing this Bat Mitzvah for a family friend.  With all of the craziness of 2016, from the election to the global terror attacks and more, it was great to end 2016 with this amazing story of strength, perseverance, inclusion, family and community support.  We were extremely proud of Zoe and her entire family.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/12/19/interfaith-leaders-strive-include-people-all-abilities/jVe2vw7LkeImiAtyRSsgzM/story.html

Wishing you all a Happy and Healthy New Year!  We hope to see you, and meet you, in 2017 and beyond!

-Keith

 

Mitzvah Chachkies

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Bar/Bat Mitzvah Chachkies

For many families, ordering prizes (give-aways or chachkies) can be a daunting task and comes with many questions. What should I get? How many should I get? Do I have enough? Am I wasting my money? Do these kids really need another top hat?

With over 25 years of DJing Mitzvahs, of various themes and sizes, I would like to share some of Press Play’s tips for ordering these chachkies.

• First and foremost, YES, you should purchase give-aways for your child’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah. We find that they help keep the kids interested and engaged. Even those who do not want to participate in the games and dancing get excited when we are handing out free stuff. With all of our Mitzvah packages, you will receive CDs and Mardi Gras beads.

• It is recommended that you purchase 2-3 other chachkies for the event. There are great places, both online and in-store, where you can find hundreds of choices. Our favorite shops include Oriental Trading Co. (online), Rhode Island Novelty (online), and Dart Sales (in Norwood). You can also go to Party City, but I find the selection to be limited and they are a little more expensive.

• We also suggest that you purchase one of each give away for each kid. It can be very difficult for DJs to remember who got what and how many. Sometimes we encounter the “puppy dog eye” from guests who never got one, or anything for that matter, because we did not have enough to go around. Any extras will be handed out to adults and sometimes even the wait staff (who are always extremely appreciative).

• What to buy is ultimately and entirely up to you and your Mitzvah girl or boy. However, here is a list of both good and bad options, based on our experience.

The Good – Kids and adults love them, there are tons of styles, and most of them last
1. Beads
2. Glow sticks or necklaces (keep in the freezer after the party and they may last longer)
3. Hats
4. Sunglasses
5. Anything LED that lights up or blinks (rings, earrings, balls, key rings, etc.)

The Bad – They break easily, can be destructive, and usually get left on the floor
1. Blow-up guitars, microphones, etc
2. Maracas
3. Hawaiian leis

We hope some of these tips will help as you begin planning your Bar/Bat Mitzvah! As always, if you have any questions, we are here to help. Our goal is to make your Mitzvah a fun, exciting, and memorable event for your family and all of your guests.