HARTFORD–NEW HAVEN · NATIONWIDE ENTERTAINER
COMEDY HYPNOTIST, MENTALIST & KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR HARTFORD–NEW HAVEN EVENTS
Event planners across Hartford–New Haven can book Randy Andrews for comedy hypnosis, comedy mentalism and customized keynote experiences. The region combines campuses such as Yale University and University of Connecticut with large school audiences, including Hall High School and Glastonbury High School. Venues serving the market include The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts and Shubert Theatre New Haven. Regional gaming and resort buyers such as Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort Casino add another year-round entertainment channel. With access through Bradley International (BDL) and Tweed New Haven (HVN), Randy can serve events in Stamford, Bridgeport, Waterbury, New London and surrounding communities. Every program is adapted to the audience, event goals and venue.
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YEARS ON STAGE
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STATES SERVED
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CLEAN & VOLUNTEER-SAFE
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WHY HARTFORD–NEW HAVEN
Hartford has been the insurance capital of the country for well over a century, and that industry sets the tone for corporate events across the state — structured programs, real budgets, and audiences who sit through a lot of professional development and can tell immediately whether a speaker prepared. Connecticut is also small enough that a Hartford event and a New Haven event pull from largely the same professional pool, which is unusual and works in a planner's favor. The one thing out-of-town speakers underestimate is how close this market sits to New York and Boston: your audience has plenty of options, so the program has to justify the evening.
CONNECTICUT VENUES & AUDIENCES
BUILT FOR EVERY ROOM IN THE HARTFORD–NEW HAVEN AREA
Available for college welcome weeks, orientation, family weekends, after-proms, senior nights, corporate celebrations, association meetings, casino entertainment, theater series and keynote programs.
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
- Yale University
- University of Connecticut
- Trinity College
- Quinnipiac University
HIGH SCHOOLS
- Hall High School
- Glastonbury High School
- Hamden High School
- New Britain High School
THEATERS & PERFORMING ARTS
- The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts
- Shubert Theatre New Haven
- Palace Theater Waterbury
CASINOS & RESORTS
- Mohegan Sun
- Foxwoods Resort Casino
NEARBY COMMUNITIES SERVED
- Stamford
- Bridgeport
- Waterbury
- New London
- Springfield
HARTFORD–NEW HAVEN SHOW OPTIONS
THREE SHOWS. ONE STANDARD.
Three distinct shows, one performer, one contract. Book one or combine them into a full evening of programming for your Hartford–New Haven event.
COMEDY HYPNOSIS
The signature crowd experience. Volunteers from your Hartford–New Haven audience become the stars of the show — 100% clean, 100% voluntary, and the most talked-about thing on your agenda.
Explore the comedy hypnosis show →COMEDY MENTALISM
Sharp, interactive mind-reading and impossible predictions blended with clean comedy. Perfect for Hartford and New Haven galas, cocktail hours, and rooms where you want everyone leaning in.
Explore the comedy mentalism show →KEYNOTE SPEAKING
Mindset, peak performance, and human potential delivered with the energy of a headline entertainer. Built for Hartford conferences, leadership summits, and corporate kickoffs.
Explore keynote speaking →WHY HARTFORD–NEW HAVEN PLANNERS TRUST RANDY
THE LOW-RISK CHOICE FOR A HIGH-ENERGY NIGHT
100% CLEAN, EVERY TIME
Every show is written to be comfortable for an HR director, a principal, and a room full of parents at the same time. Clean is the standard, not an upgrade you have to ask for.
NOBODY GETS EMBARRASSED
The comedy comes from imaginative scenarios, never at a volunteer's expense. Every participant leaves the stage celebrated by the room — and they'll be the one telling the story at work on Monday.
FULLY INSURED & PROFESSIONAL
Randy operates as a fully insured professional entertainer. W-9s, vendor forms, certificates of insurance, and a complete tech rider are all provided on request — your accounts payable team never has to chase anyone.
HARTFORD–NEW HAVEN BOOKING QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes. Randy Andrews travels nationwide and regularly performs throughout Hartford, New Haven, and surrounding communities in Connecticut. With access through Bradley International (BDL) and Tweed New Haven (HVN), Randy serves events in Stamford, Bridgeport, Waterbury, New London, and surrounding communities.
SERVICE AREAS
BASED IN IOWA. PERFORMING IN HARTFORD–NEW HAVEN & NATIONWIDE.
Randy Andrews is based in Webster City, Iowa and travels nationwide for corporate events, college campus activities, and high school assemblies. In Connecticut, Randy serves Hartford, New Haven, Stamford, Bridgeport, Waterbury, New London, and surrounding communities — with easy access through Bradley International (BDL).
PLANNER RESOURCES
PLANNING A HARTFORD–NEW HAVEN EVENT?
These articles break down exactly how to book, place, and budget entertainment for a successful Connecticut event.
BOOK COMEDY HYPNOSIS FOR YOUR HARTFORD–NEW HAVEN EVENT
Book corporate entertainment, campus programming, or school assembly entertainment for your Hartford–New Haven event. Dates fill up fast, especially in the fall and spring booking windows. Send your date and we'll tell you straight away whether it's open. Checking availability commits you to nothing.
Or email randy@randrewslive.com — quotes returned fast, usually the same day.