Hollyrock Entertainment - Game Shows

ABOUT US

Founded in 1977, Hollyrock began as a small disc-jockey company with just two employees serving the New York City metropolitan area. Due to popular demand, the quality of events, and word-of-mouth chatter by 1987 we employed over 40 entertainers serving the entire East Coast including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania.

The origin story of Hollyrock Entertainment is really about a DJ and a good idea. Founder Allen Strauss saw an opportunity to innovate the DJ market with better presentation, professionalism, and quality. His first real request came from a kid who wanted a game show at his bar mitzvah, then someone in attendance wanted the show at their summer camp, after another request came from a school, and so the story goes.

In 1989, Hollyrock produced its first mobile TV game show party and in 1992 started touring with school game shows. Soon after Peter Shapiro joined the team to help Allen take Hollyrock to the next level. Peter is a law school graduate, but found that through Hollyrock he is able to make a positive impact on the world one generation at a time. To date, Allen, Peter, and the entire team at Hollyrock are proud to have entertained at over 18,000 shows in nearly 30 years.

Despite the immense success and rapid growth of Hollyrock, we make sure that every show is personalized for each client. There is a Hollyrock owner at every show, including school assemblies, game shows, PTA assemblies, camp shows, corporate events and private parties. No event is too big or too small, every event is simply about bringing smile and laughter with a good sprinkle of education all throughout.


VIRTUAL GAMESHOWS

The Hollyrock virtual shows are a hot take on our already successful live game shows!

Our shows are a combination of the best elements from the most popular TV game shows. We have adapted to ensure that our Lightning Rounds of Q&A, physical challenges & visual brain teasers still produce the same laughs and educational value as before.

Gather your friends, round up your students, or rally your staff, then let our entertainers do the rest. Our shows incorporate elements of Jeopardy, Let’s Make a Deal, & Name that Tune, and you can play from anywhere in the world! Watch as our physical challenges & visual brain teasers still produce the same laughs and hold the same educational value as before.

Every aspect of the show is highly interactive, fast paced and hilariously funny. Contact us for more info.

SCHOOLS

Hollyrock Entertainment has a wide range of school programs that can be tailored to elementary, middle, and high school settings. We are industry experts when it comes to creating engaging and educational entertainment content for kids. From school assemblies, to PTA gatherings and everything in between, we know what works.

Every year we service over 550 schools in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. At most schools we are such a hit, they keep us coming back year after year as an annual event. Our content is fresh and our entertainers are lively.

Questions are written by teachers, cover over 15 school subjects, and are added to each year to keep things fresh. Our game show is an exciting and fast paced review of what kids have learned through their years in school and is an effortless method for holding the attention of students of any grade.

Additionally, as versatile entertainers, we can take on some more serious topics by tailoring your show towards anti-bullying or health and fitness. There is an art to engaging kids and young adults, especially on tougher topics, but we have spent years mastering it.

If you are interested in having us visit your school please contact us. We will gladly go over every detail and answer any questions you may have.

SUMMER CAMPS

For nearly 30 years, Hollyrock Entertainment has performed thousands of TV style game shows for summer camps all along the East Coast. We’ve developed deep relationships with campers, counselors, and directors alike.

Our camp show has the same exciting look and action of a real “LIVE” TV game show. EVERY CAMPER will participate in a non-stop series of fast-paced questions and action-packed physical challenges. Camp Brain Challenge also includes our lightning-fast CHAMPIONSHIP SIMON SEZ. Categories may include television, movies, music, sports, shopping and custom rounds all about your camp!

Everything about the show is customizable to fit within the essence of the camp environment. Have questions? Contact us!

RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS

A fun, exciting & special event for the religious community!

At Hollyrock, we pride ourselves on our extensive knowledge of different religious traditions. We will work with you to ensure you receive the quality and excitement that Hollyrock is known for, all while respecting and embracing your specific customs.

From Hebrew School assemblies, Jewish sleep away camps, Catholic School performances, and more we have proven our ability to keep shows full of brain skills, physical challenges, & plain old fun. Our live TV game shows for religious organizations are lively, interactive, and get everyone involved. All of the content can be tailored from the questions, music, activities, etc. to ensure a Hollyrock performance is right for you.

Want to learn more? Contact us or see what religious organizations have said.

CORPORATE & TEAM BUILDING

Promoting interaction, motivation, education, & team-bonding in a fun and memorable way!A successful business is almost always a result of great teamwork, which makes our corporate programs essential. The Hollyrock corporate game show is an hour of excitement in which your team will participate in lighting-fast customized game categories as well as specific team-building physical challenges.

For nearly 30 years, we have brought our corporate Brain Challenge to countless businesses across the northeast helping to create healthier, better work environments and increase productivity. Be sure to ask about our wild and crazy Team-Building Scavenger Hunts and hilarious Corporate Simon Sez…

Inquire today about having Hollyrock at your next corporate event.

PRIVATE EVENTS

Making your party truly unforgettable!

Hollyrock proudly offers party entertainment for all occasions, big or small. No matter where we go or what we do, we specialize in bringing the fun. Whether it’s a birthday, big announcement, anniversary, or anything of the sort, we’ve got you covered.

Our team is experienced in party planning and can help create the unforgettable event you’ve been looking for. Party favorites include our professional DJs, celebrity big heads, and photo party favors, but the options are endless…

You want it? We got it. Contact us today to start planning your next event.

55 and over

Having fun should never get old!

Due to overwhelming demand, Hollyrock has created a TV game show specifically for audiences ages 55 and over! The shows are a combination of Beat The Clock, age-specific Jeopardy, Name That Tune, & Let’s Make A Deal.

Old friends and family find themselves laughing out loud with categories like “Early Bird Special” and “Guess My Prescription.” Ideal for retirement parties, anniversaries, milestone birthdays, and more! There’s nothing better than an event made memorable with belly laughs and good company…

Let Hollyrock provide a perfect evening of fun and laughs for the baby boomer generation!

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TESTIMONIALS

SCHOOLS

As a new principal I inherit many school traditions. Some we keep, some we don’t. “Brain Challenge” is a keeper! I couldn’t understand the buzz in the school leading up to your show.

Once I saw you in action it all made sense. See you in January for year #19!”– Principal Thomas Leusen, Pennsylvania Ave. E.S.

You will not find a better assembly program for students anywhere. This show is fast-paced and flows perfectly. That’s why I have used them for 19 years in a row. See you in January!– Principal Charles Silverstein, Memorial Middle School

For 9 years you have rocked our “Spirit Day” in June. We love the DJ Carnival in the morning and you keep the energy up with ‘Brain Challenge’ in the afternoon. Plus Family Fun Night is always a hit in March! Put us down for all three again for 2020!– Karen Paoli PTA, Eugene Auer E.S.

The show was fantastic. It captivated the students from the start with its interactive hands on approach. I highly recommend this program.– Adriana Ramirez, Student Council Advisor Commack Middle School

I have seen your show for 10 years in a row and it never gets old. The teachers and students DEMAND to have you back! Please put us down for year number 11!– Michele Reilly, Teacher/Assembly Coordinator

Your charisma is contagious. Your ‘Simon Says’ is a perfect “listen carefully” exercise. Your control of the audience is outstanding. I have been a Parent Coordinator for 2 decades, “Brain Challenge” is hands down the best assembly I have ever seen.– Laura Buquicchio, Parent Coordinator

COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES

It’s “Greek Week” and Rutgers needed a 1990s cartoon-themed TV Game Show. Within days, our set design team customized a perfect game show featuring our new “Cartoon Search” challenge. At the end of the show, Troy Roberts (student council president) said, “I’ve gotten nothing but great feedback from students and faculty. Your price was great and my boss from the Office of Campus Involvement (OCI) loved it!”– Rutgers University

After the show, Hollyrock’s Peter Shapiro receives a big smiling thumbs up from Dr. Yvette Morgan outside the St. John’s University Theatre. Dr. Morgan said, “I’ve been using Hollyrock for 9 years in a row. It is truly the best college entertainment I have ever seen. No doubt about it, I’m using them again in 2014.– St. John’s University

SUMMER CAMPS/DAY CAMPS

In all my years in camping, I have never brought in a better day camp show. Every child is involved in this truly unique one hour event. Ten years ago the director at Deerkill D.C. told me I MUST use them. I now use them twice every summer.– Director Geoff Alswanger, Long Ridge Day Camp, Stamford, CT

Hollyrock’s “Brain Challenge” is the only show that comes back every year. The entire camp looks forward to their visit. They’re professional, flexible and a pleasure to work with. Summer wouldn’t be the same without them.”– Director Wendy Saiff, Willow Lake, D.C., Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Seventeen summers ago we used them once in July. Hollyrock now returns twice every summer. And the only reason they come back is because the campers, counselors and directors love this particular TV game show.– Director Jack Grossbar, Mill Basin Day Camp, Brooklyn, NY

You’re the best in the business. Nobody handles the campers and the pace of a show as well as you. You can quote me on that.– Jane Lugar, Atlantic Beach Day Camp

SLEEPAWAY

My campers, counselors and directors love your show. It’s wonderful camp entertainment. This year we want you for a color war. I’m glad we found you 8 years ago.– Irv Bader (Director), Camp Seneca Lake

You’ve now become one of our very favorites. A show that all campers and counselors look forward to every summer. Did you know this summer is 17 years in a row?– Peter Hirch (Director), Camp Androscoggin

I’ve been in camping my entire life. This TV Game Show is the best camp entertainment I have ever seen. Every year our boys camp challenges our sister camp (Camp Tapawingo), and it’s terrific fun. This summer will be our 16th year in a row with Hollyrock Entertainment.”– Bob Strauss (Director), Camp Wigwam

RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS

For the 8th year in a row you entertain my students like no other show I have seen in my 35 years as an Educator.– Dr. Nancy Block (Principal), Westchester Hebrew High School

CORPORATE/TEAM BUILDING EVENTS

This game show is the best corporate team-building event I have ever seen. The laughs and excitement never stopped. It was one hour of side-splitting hilarity. I highly recommend them.– General Manager Troy Albert of the famed Sebonack Golf Club, South Hampton, LI

PRIVATE EVENTS

Every year I book Hollyrock for a school assembly program. When it came time for my child’s christening you were the only person I considered. – Francesca Firenzie (Teacher)

You guys killed it at our first two Bar & Bat Mitzvahs. For Adam’s, our third, we wanted something more intimate and you delivered. It is amazing how versatile your company is. Your attention to detail is fabulous. – Debra Bachman

You were fabulous at my daughter Dina’s Bat Mitzvah a few years ago, so we had to have you do Tiki’s Bat Mitzvah this year. If I had a third child, you would do their Mitzvah as well.” – Sheri Plotsky

55 AND OLDER

It’s not easy to get smiles out of this age group but you did it with your Celebrity Big Heads. – Andrea (Social Director), Maple Point Assisted Living

I went to my in-law’s surprise 60th birthday party and was blown away by your DJ music and your “Brain Challenge” TV Game Show. You had everybody in hysterics. When I planned my husband’s surprise 30th, the only company I called was Hollyrock, and it was a HUGE SUCCESS! Thanks again for everything. – Jessica Torres, Nyack, NY

We received a huge smiling “thumbs up” after the show from committee chairperson Ann Madisoff. She said, “Everyone loved your tv game show so much that we’ve decided to bring you back again! It’s a perfect night of entertainment for this age group.” – Ann Madisoff, Greenbriar at Whittingham, Monroe, NJ

Every year ‘Brain Challenge’ entertains for my child’s school assembly. I asked the M.C. if this show could be adapted for my Step-Mother’s 60th birthday with a crowd ranging in age from 5-85, most being seniors. I was so excited when he said YES. The evening was a phenomenal success. They even personalized the categories! Everyone at my party was a WINNER!! – Cathy Andrade

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SCHOOLS

As a new principal I inherit many school traditions. Some we keep, some we don’t. “Brain Challenge” is a keeper! I couldn’t understand the buzz in the school leading up to your show. Once I saw you in action it all made sense. See you in January for year #19!” – Principal Thomas Leusen, Pennsylvania Ave. E.S.

You will not find a better assembly program for students anywhere. This show is fast-paced and flows perfectly. That’s why I have used them for 19 years in a row. See you in January! – Principal Charles Silverstein, Memorial Middle School

Your charisma is contagious. Your ‘Simon Says’ is a perfect “listen carefully” exercise. Your control of the audience is outstanding. I have been a Parent Coordinator for 2 decades, “Brain Challenge” is hands down the best assembly I have ever seen. – Laura Buquicchio, Parent Coordinator

COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES

It’s “Greek Week” and Rutgers needed a 1990s cartoon-themed TV Game Show. Within days, our set design team customized a perfect game show featuring our new “Cartoon Search” challenge. At the end of the show, Troy Roberts (student council president) said, “I’ve gotten nothing but great feedback from students and faculty. Your price was great and my boss from the Office of Campus Involvement (OCI) loved it!” – Rutgers University

SUMMER CAMPS/DAY CAMPS

In all my years in camping, I have never brought in a better day camp show. Every child is involved in this truly unique one hour event. Ten years ago the director at Deerkill D.C. told me I MUST use them. I now use them twice every summer. – Director Geoff Alswanger, Long Ridge Day Camp, Stamford, CT

SLEEPAWAY

I’ve been in camping my entire life. This TV Game Show is the best camp entertainment I have ever seen. Every year our boys camp challenges our sister camp (Camp Tapawingo), and it’s terrific fun. This summer will be our 16th year in a row with Hollyrock Entertainment.” – Bob Strauss (Director), Camp Wigwam

RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS

For the 8th year in a row you entertain my students like no other show I have seen in my 35 years as an Educator. – Dr. Nancy Block (Principal), Westchester Hebrew High School

CORPORATE/TEAM BUILDING EVENTS

This game show is the best corporate team-building event I have ever seen. The laughs and excitement never stopped. It was one hour of side-splitting hilarity. I highly recommend them. – General Manager Troy Albert of the famed Sebonack Golf Club, South Hampton, LI

PRIVATE EVENTS

Every year I book Hollyrock for a school assembly program. When it came time for my child’s christening you were the only person I considered. – Francesca Firenzie (Teacher)

55 AND OLDER

I went to my in-law’s surprise 60th birthday party and was blown away by your DJ music and your “Brain Challenge” TV Game Show. You had everybody in hysterics. When I planned my husband’s surprise 30th, the only company I called was Hollyrock, and it was a HUGE SUCCESS! Thanks again for everything. – Jessica Torres, Nyack, NY

 

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