Marti Cate Themed Entertainment - available through Kelly Productions

Mime, Characters, Themed Entertainment

Entertaining the Bay Area and Beyond since 1980

Marti Cate as a court jester

Ms. Cate has performed in Japan, Taiwan, Europe, and throughout California. A professional mime, dancer, and actress, she has provided entertainment for thousands of events since 1980.

Her skills include:

Mime
Human Robot
Moving Statue
Living Sculpture
Great Costumed Characters for every theme and holiday
Beautiful Face and Body Painting, and temporary tattoos
Whimsical Balloon Sculptures
Psychic Readings: Tarot, Color Cards, I Ching
Clowning
Chinese T'ai Chi Animal Dance
Dance - swing, salsa, tap, etc. - and dances from the 20's to today
Also speaks fluent French and German, and conversational Spanish - great for events with foreign themes or guests

Special requests of costumes, character, or skit are welcome. It is often possible to combine more than one skill or character in an evening, or to change characters during an event, adding variety and surprise, but not extra expense!

Perfect for:

Award Banquets
Community Events
Anniversaries
Festivals & Fairs
Conventions

Holiday Parties
Birthdays
Weddings
Promotions
Conferences

"For the party people will talk about all season, hire an act guaranteed to wake up the guests."
San Francisco Examiner

Marti Cate as the tap-dancing Christmas tree

Elfina the Elf

In pointed shoes, with ears to match, she paints faces, sculpts balloons, carols, meets and greets.

Tap-dancing
Christmas Tree

Sugar Pine is a vision of ornaments and lights in motion, dancing, greeting, singing, and leading carols.

Toy Soldier

In gold and green braided jacket, with feather-topped hat and boots, he's a delightful mechanical or lifelike giant toy, with trumpet and musket.

Also available:

CHRISTMAS CHARACTERS

Mrs. Claus
Santa Claus
Winter Sprite
Snow Queen
Father Christmas

Ebenezer Scrooge
Solstice Wizard
Giant Elf on Stilts
Dickensian Carolers
Victorian Storytellers

OTHER COSTUMED CHARACTERS

Empress of China
Cigar/Candy Girls
Dancing Clock
Little Bo Peep
Leprechaun
Queen of Hearts
Space Travelers
Gypsies
Mardi Gras/Carnevale

Chinese Dancers
Cowgirls and Cowboys
Moving Sculptures
Court Jesters
Saloon Gals
Pirates and Swashbucklers
Mother Nature
Wine Goddess

"Thank you again for [your] help in my presentation to Apple Computer managers from around the world. Your innovative approach and skill continue to generate wonderful comments."
Mark Vermillion, Apple Computer

"Our openings were a great success and your participation was a wonderful addition to the evenings. Your costume was perfect!"
Kate Schlafly, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco

"You are outstanding! Your characters and splendid costumes and ability to connect with people were first class all the way. You received rave revues!"
Carolyn Steinberg for Meadowood Resort

"We've been watching you and you never, ever lost your sparkle."
Guests, Adobe Systems holiday party

"You're just the best! You just shine wherever you are. Thank you so much."
Ginger Tandy, Orinda Arts Council

"You were the highlight of the Cricket Software Showcase Room at MacWorld Expo."
Jackie Willig, Cricket Software

"[Marti Cate] was the hit of the Macy's Benefit Party. You were great!"
Pam Williams, Macy's

"All your fun, professionalism, and heart made this year's AACC. Always use me as a reference!"
Kate Lynn, CAP Today (College of American Pathologists)