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What are some tips for pacing. For me it’s to act as if I’m having a conversation with my figure. Any other pacing tips?

Those who do school shows how are your school shows this year?

Just so you know, after a show, when people come up to my friend and me and ask a question about my "dummy," he hides his head and turns away. I try to comfort him, then explain that he finds the term demeaning and cannot talk with them. He prefers to be called by his name, or as a "vent figure". If they say they are sorry, he brightens up and talks with them. Even after a show, we stay in character. The conversation often ends with a selfie, and sometimes, another booking. If your culture is different, no problem.