Wilkes-Barre, PA -
An app created by local entrepreneur Kris Jones and Los Angeles-based comedian and actor Damon Wayans Jr. now has its own office in downtown Wilkes-Barre.
Jones recently opened the Special Guest App office at 10 E. Northampton St. and launched the app's “demo stage,” which is open to Northeast Pennsylvania entertainers allowing them to produce professional video and photography of their performances.
Jones and Wayans recently appeared on Apple TV's first content series “Planet of the Apps,” where they raised $1.5 million. On the TV show, the two were mentored by Black Eyed Peas founder Will.i.am.
The mobile app enables anyone, anywhere to hire live entertainers on demand. It also helps entertainers get discovered and connect with venues looking to book live entertainment, Jones said.
The “demo stage” was recently unveiled as part of the public launch and the opening of the Wilkes-Barre office.
According to Jones, the process of videography and photography is underwritten by Special Guest App. The entertainer is left with professional video footage to share on the app, as well as on social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook with the goal of helping entertainers get discovered and generate more paid gigs, he said.
Northeast Pennsylvania band Vine Street was the featured performer at the recent opening of the new office. Photography will be produced by Wilkes-Barre-based Coal Creative.
BY DENISE ALLABAUGH / PUBLISHED: OCTOBER 17, 2017
Contact the writer: dallabaugh@citizensvoice.com, @CVAllabaugh
