Ty-Rone Travis, the Kid’s Comedian, brings his family-friendly humor and ventriloquist talent to Court Square Theater on Saturday, September 21, 2024.
The 3 p.m. event is partially supported by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and National Endowment for the Arts. Through the enchanting blend of ventriloquism and humor, Uncle Ty-Rone establishes a lively dialogue with students, using his “ventriloqpuppets” as companions.
A multi-talented professional, Uncle Ty-Rone seamlessly combines the arts of ventriloquism, DJing, puppeteering and comedy to engage and inspire young minds.
Travis, a Richmond native, became interested in ventriloquism after seeing Edgar Bergen perform on television, prompting his parents to take him to the library to check out books on ventriloquism.
“Those books were the spark I needed,” Travis said. “I started reading a book every day.”
His reading teacher was so impressed by his new attitude toward reading and learning that she offered Travis a chance to put on a ventriloquism show in the library for the whole school.
A professional since 1994, Travis got his big break at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, where he learned how to attract and entertain large crowds. He now shares his love for entertaining at comedy clubs, fairs, festivals, libraries, corporate events and educational venues across the country.
Court Square Theater is at 41-F Court Square in downtown Harrisonburg.
Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Tickets are $15 per adult and $10 per child or student. Tickets are available online or by calling the box office at 540-433-9189.
Operated by Arts Council of the Valley (ACV), Court Square Theater programs are supported by 2024 Cultivating the Arts Platinum Sponsors: Eugene Stoltzfus Architects, James McHone Jewelry, Kathy Moran Wealth Group, Matchbox Realty, and Riner Rentals.
Arts Council of the Valley (ACV) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to cultivating the arts, creating experiences and connecting communities throughout the City of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. Since 2000, ACV has grown into a multi-faceted community organization that fosters innovative partnerships among area businesses, civic organizations, schools and artists.
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Rebecca Barnabi
