An essential element to a successful public program is to consider the audience. Oftentimes when a program of some sort is organized, the needs and comfort of the receivers is not taken in to account. I've seen where the audience's needs are even scoffed at. That sort of mindset makes for a poorly orchestrated event where people are not altogether happy. Remember, you want your message to not be lost due to discomfort, hunger, or boredom.
An example of this is a wedding with a large number of attendees. My sister had such a wedding. Should she have done anything she wanted with the ceremony knowing that the cumbersome group at the front of the church would make it more difficult to execute effectively, or do what she did, which is streamline the events so that having that large number of bridesmaids and groomsmen didn't seem to be a problem? I think the answer is clear.
When you want to make a good impression with any public event, be it your children putting on a play for the neighborhood, a church event or a homeschool program, first consider the needs of the audience and tailor your event to work well within a set timeframe. As with other areas of life, remember HALT. Some of the words for that acronym apply in this case--if you can avoid very hungry people (obviously children are more sensitive to this than adults) or people getting tired due to the duration, it will serve you well.
Finally, you want to end a program you do, regardless of the topic, on a positive note. This can be a challenge but is essential to a successful event. I gave a talk on the physical death of Christ in one class in college and my professor gave me points off because I should have mentioned the resurrection as a hopeful point. She wasn't a believer, it wasn't a Christian college, but her point was well-received.
~Ann
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