What: Comedy Ventriloquist: Lynn Trefzger
When: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29
Where: Pruis Hall
Cost: Students: $5 advance, $10 at the door; Adults: $17 advance, $22 at the door
A little 9-year-old girl sat at a table writing her Christmas wish list. Her parents asked her what she wanted from Santa.
“A dummy,” she replied.
Lynn Trefzger, now a career ventriloquist, was that girl. Trefzger performs at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at Pruis Hall.
Trefzger picked up the skills of ventriloquism rather quickly despite her young age.
She could say things with her dummy that would normally get her into trouble. The dummy absorbed all the attention. Trefzger’s family and friends enjoyed the shows she started putting on at the age of 10.
“They were real supportive. I was really good at it. In high school, I didn’t tell people,” Trefzger said.
Trefzger’s adolescent friends probably know about her secret hobby now — it’s her full-time job.
She tours cruise ships and colleges. Currently, she is working for Disney Cruise Lines and is on their boats once or twice a week.
“I still enjoy performing. Every show is different. Every audience is different,” Trefzger said.
Trefzger has different puppets that she uses during shows: Camelot, Simon, Chloe, Emily, Judd and Grunt. She also has shows for corporations and enjoys bringing volunteers up on the stage.
“I get CEOs talking to a puppet. I think that’s funny,” Trefzger said.
Kristi Chambers, assistant director of marketing and communications for John R. Emens Auditorium, said she’s excited to bring Trefzger to Ball State, especially because she performs at so many colleges.
“She has had countless performances across the nation. It’s a show that’s geared toward both adults and families. Who doesn’t love a comedy show?” Chambers said.
Trefzger still practices her shows even after 38 years of performing. She is always writing new bits and new jokes to add to her show, as she likes to keep things updated.
“You never stop learning. You never have your act down,” Trefzger said.
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