Fun Times at High School Post Proms and All Night Graduation Parties

The commitment by the Parent Teacher Student Associations (PTSA) in the Washington, DC area to provide students with a safe (and fun) environment to celebrate the high school experience is admirable.  That is why for the past decade I have happily donated my time to entertain at after prom events and all night graduation parties.

Here is the current list of high schools that I will support this year:

Albert Einstein High School

Annandale High School

Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School

Clarksburg High School

Fairfax High School

Gaithersburg High School

George Marshall High School

Good Counsel High School

James Robinson Jr. Secondary School

Montgomery Blair High School

Northwest High School

Northwood High School

Poolesville High School

South County High School

Walter Johnson High School

W.T. Woodson High School

 

I have schedule availability in April and in mid-June.  Please reach out if your school is hosting an event for its students and would like to include my “Hypnotic Experience” as entertainment.  I’m reachable by Email at m.russell.hausman@gmail.com. 

 

Hello?  Hello?  Why is someone calling me on my shoe?  Photo of a hypnotized volunteer at a post prom hosted by Magruder High School.

 

A hypnotic induction involves focus, creativity, and imagination.  This photo is from a post prom hosted by Springbrook High School.

 

Hypnotic Success at a High School All Night Graduation Party

"You are the absolute best! I walked the school several times, and could see the number of kids you had under your "spell" each time I came by. They loved it!  Again, thank you so much for your time and dedication to these kids. You are a big part of what makes their end of senior year is so special!"

Laura Richer

Chantilly High School - Parent Teacher Student Association

All Night Graduation Party Coordinator 

 

 

 

It's Post Prom and All Night Grad Party Time!

Each spring and early summer I donate my time to entertain at post prom and all night graduation parties (ANGP) hosted by Parent Teacher Student Associations (PTSA) at high schools in the Washington, DC area.  This is a fun way to give back to the community, and everyone involved in the event – school administrators, parents, and the students – are very appreciative of my participation.

For more than two decades these events have provided kids with a safe alternative to celebrate a high school milestone.  It is time consuming and expensive to host an event, which is why I make this a priority.

Here are schools that I will support this post prom and ANGP season.  I still have a few open days on my calendar so please reach out if you are an event organizer and would like to include me.  My Email is m.russell.hausman@gmail.com.

 

Albert Einstein High School

Chantilly High School

Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School

Colonel Zadok Magruder High School

Damascus High School

George C. Marshall High School

Northwest High School

Northwood High School

Our Lady of Good Counsel High School

Poolesville High School

Richard Montgomery High School

South County High School

Springbrook High School

 

Worthy In Every Way

Here is a question I am typically asked by an event organizer:  "Do you really only donate your time to perform your Hypnotic Experience show?

Yes...it's true.  I donate my time to entertain at events hosted by schools, community groups, and charitable organizations.  I also perform at private events.  Yet, rather than accepting payment, I ask the organizer to make a donation to their favorite charity.

Why am I so generous?

For starters, I am fortunate to have a "real job" that provides me the flexibility and stability to contribute my time and efforts to help worthy and meaningful organizations host a successful event.

Second, my reward is the kind words and wonderful feedback I often receive from appreciative event organizers, educators, and parents.  Here is a recent example from the team at Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School, who included my Hypnotic Experience show at their "Wellness Palooza" event.

 

Thank you so much, Marc!  What a great afternoon for all of us! Your message was fun, positive and powerful and we all enjoyed having you back on campus with us! 

As we begin our summer, I want you to know that we truly appreciate you! We are so  appreciative of the work you do and the time you spend with us. In no small part because of you and your message, our Palooza was everything we hoped it would be and more.  Our community is better because of you and we look forward to inviting you back next year.

With great warmth and appreciation,

Melissa, Rachel and Roz

The (Less Than) Hypnotic Song of the Cicada

The global pandemic created an academic year like no other for high school administrators, educators, parents, and students.  The resilience and fortitude demonstrated by everyone has been impressive and inspiring.

It's why I made it a priority to donate my time to entertain at events hosted by schools and the Parent Teacher Student Associations (PTSA) that recognize the class of 2021.

Of course, flexibility has been an absolute must this year.  Many events have been held at outdoor venues because of COVID restrictions.  I've performed at a farm, an amusement park, a school's football stadium, and on the outfield grass of a baseball field.

An unexpected challenge I have faced when performing my Hypnotic Experience show has been the deafening roar of the cicadas in Brood X.  The Washington, DC area has been swarmed by billions of these insects and their mating call sounds like a train whistle.  It is also problematic when these awkward flyers buzz around volunteers during a hypnosis show.

Yet, like the students who I entertain at these events I too have persevered.  The feedback from event hosts has been positive.

A sincere thanks to the schools that have included me as part of the entertainment.  I look forward to the upcoming academic year and a return to normalcy.

 

Hypnotic Experience at Springbrook High School's event for its 2021 graduates.  Hosted outdoors on the baseball field.

 

 

Even with the song of the cicadas, these volunteers experienced a nice and relaxed state of hypnosis.

     

Let’s Get Hypnotized - Health Protocols for High School Post Prom and Graduation Celebrations

 

Students give hypnosis a try at Blair High School's Post Prom.

This time last year I was committed to entertain at 14 high school post prom and all night graduation parties in the Washington, DC area.  For the past 10 years I have donated my time to Parent Teacher Student Associations (PTSA) as it is often a challenge to raise money to fund these fun (and important) events for graduating seniors.

Of course, the onset of the novel coronavirus led to the cancellation of those events.  And as the pandemic has dragged on, this year’s senior class has had to forfeit so many of the wonderful activities that are part of the high school experience.

Hope has arrived and things are starting to change! 

During the past few weeks, I have been contacted by six high school PTSAs that have begun to make plans for an end of year celebration for their seniors.  These events will require flexibility and a strict adherence to safety protocols, depending upon community conditions. 

Am I willing to donate my time to bring hypnotic fun to these events?  You bet!

I have confirmed to each PTSA that, if needed, I can keep volunteers six feet apart, while requiring masks for everyone (including me).  It will certainly create challenges.  Yet, it is a privilege for me to help provide graduates with a fun way to celebrate their senior year.

Thanks to the PTSA at each of these schools for including me:

Good Counsel High School

Magruder High School

Seneca Valley High School

Northwest High School

Fairfax High School

McLean High School

Chantilly High School

 

 

A hypnotized volunteer, Springbrook HS Post Prom