Packed Auditoriums. Thrilled Crowds. Massive Band Profits.

Tired of selling overpriced candy bars, popcorn, or discount cards for tiny margins?

Doug Dern brings a complete, turn-key 75-minute Comedy Magic, Mentalism & Grand Illusion Show directly to your school auditorium or gymnasium. It is a thrilling, family-friendly community night that delivers maximum profit to your band program with zero upfront cost and zero financial risk.

We take the stress out of event planning by providing the promotional materials, the show, and a proven structure designed to put thousands of dollars directly into your booster fund:

• 1. We Provide Custom, Full-Color "Mini-Poster" Tickets
  We print glossy, professional tickets featuring the show details, date, and your band logo. Your students use these eye-catching tickets to easily sell admissions in advance to family, friends, neighbors, and teachers for $10 each.
• 2. The First 100 Tickets Cover the Show Production
  The first 100 tickets sold ($1,000) cover Doug Dern’s base appearance fee, sound system, theatrical backdrop, insurance, and promotional materials. If you have an 80-member band, that is just 1.25 tickets per student to reach 100% pure profit territory.
• 3. The Band Keeps 80% of All Additional Presale Tickets
  Once the first 100 tickets are sold, your band keeps 80% ($8.00) of every single $10 presale ticket sold, while the performer receives just 20% ($2.00).
• 4. Walk-Up Door Sales Are Split Evenly (50/50)
  For community members and walk-ups purchasing tickets at the door on show night, all revenue is split 50% to your band and 50% to the show.

Total AttendanceTotal Gross Ticket SalesYour Band Booster ProfitPerformer Take-Home200 Attendees (Modest crowd)$2,000$800$1,200300 Attendees (Average high school)$3,000$1,600$1,400450 Attendees (Packed auditorium)$4,500$2,800$1,700600 Attendees (Major community event)$6,000$4,000$2,000

(Plus, your booster club keeps 100% of all concession stand sales and bake sale revenue on show night!)

• Full-Color Physical Tickets: High-gloss, collectible tickets that practically sell themselves.
• Turn-Key Promo Kit: Ready-to-use morning PA announcement scripts, social media graphics, email templates for band parents, and printable flyers.
• Complete Self-Contained Production: We supply our own high-end sound system, wireless microphones, theatrical velour backdrop, and stage illusions. Your tech crew can simply sit back and enjoy the show.
• $2 Million Event Liability Insurance: Total peace of mind for your school district and administration.

High school auditorium dates are strictly limited per semester to ensure dedicated promotional support for each school.

📞 Call or Text Doug Dern Directly: 248-882-0838

✉️ Email: info@dougdern.com

📍 Serving High Schools Across Michigan & the Midwest