Au Revoir Public Shows!

 

In October of 2011 I had the opportunity of performing my final public shows.  People have been confused by the meaning of FINAL PUBLIC SHOWS. 

 

“Are you done performing altogether?”

“Will you ever entertain again?”

“What will you do now?”

 

I appreciate the love, concern, and questions.  Hopefully this answers a few of questions. 

 

Yes, I have decided to “retire” from events where my name will be used as the draw to attract people to purchase tickets.  In other words, no more amphitheatres, concert halls, or public venues where purchasing a ticket to see little old me is involved. 

 

This DOES NOT mean however that I am through with this as my career.  I mean that would be suicide!  So here are the options for seeing me perform LIVE in the future:

 

• At a Private Corporate Convention or Event for your company or association
• At your children’s School Speaking in an Assembly for Students
• Speaking and performing for Religious Firesides and Devotionals
• Showing up as a “Special Guest Performer” at City Celebrations, Charity Events, and Concerts my Friends are Headlining
• …and keep your eyes open, you never know where I might show up!

 

I greatly appreciate everyone’s concern as to my decisions for my career.  People have asked if I’m sick, sad, done, not getting booked, uninterested, etc.  None of the above.  I have made this decision to be more available for private corporate functions, to have more opportunities to speak to youth, and most of all to have more time with my family.

 

I have never been “famous” and it’s never been my intention to be, but the Q-List “quasi-celebrity” status I have experienced isn’t the life for me.  If I had experienced even more fame I would move away forever and be done for good.  I’d rather be relatively unknown and make a few people laugh at one private event at a time, rather than known by all and only have a 15-minute career. 

 

So, in conclusion this is not the end, it’s only the beginning!  Obviously, you won’t see me much in local venues, but that doesn’t mean I won’t be around doing stuff, living my dreams, having a great time.  If there is some kind of crazy demand again in the future who knows, maybe I’ll come back and do one more show for a crowd, but until then I will be running a Talent Agency, Speaking at Schools, acting as Master of Ceremonies and Keynote Speaker for private events worldwide, and I hope we can stay connected on Facebook, through this Blog, my web site, and other social networks online.  Thank you for your incredible SUPPORT, you make me so grateful. 

 

With Gratitude ~

jason hewlett

 

P.S. I have also retired a few of my impressions, including Tiny Tim.  You were a great one Tiny, thanks for the memories!