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What the Presenters and Audiences are saying about <br /> Hobey Ford's Golden Rod Puppets <br /> "Hobey was fantastic!A true pleasure to work with. <br /> Our teachers are still raving to me about what they learned and his teaching <br /> techniques. He was very professional,knowledgeable,and downright fun!" <br /> Chelsie Taylor Thompson,Director of Operations,Renaissance Performing Arts,Mansfield, WI <br /> "Animalia was visually and aurally engrossing; it was a gentle show. <br /> In these days when our children are bombarded with thousands of images per minute,frequently dcitfening <br /> sound and high-tech effects,the show was in startling counterpoint—it progressed at a non-hurried pace <br /> with soothing and delightful music. It reflected the quiet, steady,yet inexorable pace of nature itscI 1. The <br /> children seemed to respond to every nuance,delighting in the playfulness of the animals and in yoti. <br /> too,as you made the animals swoop over them or land on their heads.The realism of the animals' <br /> movements was truly amazing . . . It was a pleasure to work with you. . . .the feedback was <br /> overwhelmingly positive. <br /> I know one teacher who used the materials and puppets before the end of the week! <br /> Christine Brown,Director,Center for the Arts,University of Massachusetts,Lowell <br /> "Hobey,you got away so quickly on Friday that no one was able to tell you <br /> how much we enjoyed your performance at the Hughes Main Library for our <br /> Summer Reading Kickoff.It was a huge success.We had 620 people in <br /> attendance! I think it was our best kickoff yet. I wasn't able to see much <br /> of the performance as I was needed elsewhere but I was told that the <br /> audience was really engaged in your show,much more than ever before.Thank <br /> you so much for giving our young patrons such a treat." <br /> Eva Putnam,Greenville County Library <br /> "The show was wonderful.The puppets (as always) were beautiful,expressive,well manipulated. <br /> The stories were well chosen . . .the various narrators created a world of story enchantment.' <br /> Michael Nelson,Artistic Director,Puppeteers of America <br /> "I think the evaluations speak to our wonderful week together.You remain true to form; patient, <br /> knowledgeable,passionate about your art form,and a wonderful teacher." <br /> Tricia Cook,North Carolina Center forAdvancement of Teaching <br /> "Funny,talented,wonderful,creative,delightful. He was absolutely great to work with." <br /> Clark Performing Arts Center,Springfield,OH <br /> "Hobey is a delight.This show (Turtle Island Tales) is my favorite so far." <br /> Theatreworks,Inc.,Jacksonville,FL <br /> ". . .thank you for the two wonderful performances of"Tales for the Very Young" . . .You entertai ned <br /> both the children and adults with your beautifully handcrafted puppets bringing to life <br /> a delightful selection of short stories perfect for the youngest of viewers." <br /> Diana Phillips,North Carolina Museum of Art,Raleigh,NC <br />