The MC will hype the crowd up and get them motivated to bid.
Open the date auction event with a bang by telling a humorous joke or offering a witty comment to the audience as you introduce yourself as the Master of Ceremonies. According to the United Square Dancers of America, the MC sets the stage and pace of the program. The MC works on behalf of both the bidders and the organization by describing the attributes of each bachelor and bachelorette while encouraging bidders to go higher and higher in price to obtain the largest bid. In addition to playing matchmaker, the MC should be entertaining and amusing to keep the audience's attention.
Instructions
1. Fill out a short paragraph biography of each participant. The MC will want to let the crowd know who the person up for auction is, what they do, where they are from, their hobbies and interests and their idea of a perfect date. When the participant walks on stage, the MC will read the short biography to the crowd to entice bidding.
2. Set up a podium at the front of the room or on the stage. The podium should not be in the way of the bachelors and bachelorettes, but the MC will need to see each person during the auction. The MC will call the bachelor and bachelorettes on stage and read their biographies to the crowd.
3. Talk to the crowd before the first bachelor or bachelorette comes on stage. The MC will let the crowd know how they should bid, such as raising their hand, and what to do once they win the auction. Send people to their seats at five minutes before start time, in case there are any latecomers.
4. Announce the first bachelor or bachelorette and describe that person in detail. The MC should always be positive and upbeat to encourage bidders to increase their bids. Tell the crowd how wonderful the bachelor or bachelorette is and why they would want to go on a date with him or her. The MC is the person in charge of making the bachelor or bachelorette look like a dream date while raising money.
5. Close each auction with the highest bidder and announce the winner. Instruct the winning bidder where to go to pay his fees and to meet his date. Typically, there is a booth or separate room set up for bidders and dates to meet and exchange information. Talk with the coordinator of the auction prior to the beginning of the program to find out the location of where to send the winners.
6. Repeat the process of announcing the bachelors and bachelorettes until they all have dates set up.
