emceeing
Leading the show
Emceeing is serving as master of ceremonies—hosting an event, introducing performers, and keeping things moving.
The term comes from pronouncing the abbreviation MC.
She's been emceeing comedy shows for years.
The role requires stage presence, quick wit, and the ability to manage transitions between acts or segments.
Audio input device
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
- stageRaised performance platform
- introductionPreliminary section or presentation
- announcementsOfficial statements to many
segue · engagement · interaction · charisma · presentation · speaker · script · cue cards
Vocal performer or host
- freestyleWithout prescribed technique
- cypherEncoded communication method
- hip-hopRhythmic spoken-word music
- hype manConcert crowd energizer
beats · flow · bars · rhymes · battling · spitting · lyricism · wordplay
Work meant to amuse
- jokesHumorous remarks or stories
- humorAmusing quality
- laughterVocal expression of amusement
- punchlineHumor's final delivery
standup · roast · improv · gags · one-liners · timing · delivery · heckler
Formal event marking occasions
- galaFestive formal occasion
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
- festivalOrganized public celebration
- conventionAgreed standard of behavior
conference · wedding · concert · awards show · fundraiser · keynote · program · itinerary
microphone
Audio input device
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
- stageRaised performance platform
- introductionPreliminary section or presentation
announcements · segue · engagement · interaction · charisma · presentation · speaker · script · cue cards · banter
MC
Vocal performer or host
- freestyleWithout prescribed technique
- cypherEncoded communication method
- hip-hopRhythmic spoken-word music
hype man · beats · flow · bars · rhymes · battling · spitting · lyricism · wordplay · verses
comedy
Work meant to amuse
punchline · standup · roast · improv · gags · one-liners · timing · delivery · heckler · crowd
ceremony
Formal event marking occasions
convention · conference · wedding · concert · awards show · fundraiser · keynote · program · itinerary · reception
- performance skillsmagic, illusions, sleight of hand, juggling, mime
- spoken wordspoken word, spoken word poetry, slam poetry, slam poets, poetry slam
- communicationtelephone, conversation, inform, hand signal, messages
- public speakingspeech, public speaking, keynotes, keynote speeches, oratory
emceeingperforming
Executing an action
headlining · entertaining · waiting in the wings · producing