"He captures the hearts of our audiences....his timing and rhythms are flawless; he maintains the children's attention whether they are 3 or 13.....you can't take your eyes off him.......one of the funniest, best executed mime routines I've ever seen.......our visitors ask when he
will return; our staff beg me to book him again soon...."
Karen Lambe, Childhood Developer, Providence Children's Museum, RI

"Walk through Hasbro Children's Hospital when Chris Yerlig is performing and witness the engaging talents of this skilled performer as he brings smiles to the faces of patients, families and staff...... children forget about their IV poles, the bandages and their pain. It is a magical moment for everyone!"

Paula Most,
Arts Coordinator, Hasbro Children's Hospital/Rhode Island Hospital

"The creativity and professionalism added a great deal to our event. Rave reviews from customers."
Jennifer Muehle, L.L. Bean

"From the moment you entered we sensed that we were in for an exciting show. Hoopoe's silence lured us into a world of sight gags and hilarious shenanigans. . . . physical grace, superb . . . interaction with the audience, masterful. Young and old were absolutely entranced."
Tom Hanford, Artwell Gallery and Community Art Center, Torrington, CT

"Wow! That was quite a show! A smashing performance . . . . . the best program we've ever had!"
Ginny Senders, Applewood Retirement Community, Amherst, MA

"Certainly helped provide an upbeat and entertaining atmosphere....outstanding"
Meg Crowley and Matt Zettek, Sail Boston

"Had the kids spellbound....a really gifted mime artist"
Laurel Foster-Moore, Childrens House Montessori, Northampton MA

"Gut-splitting entertainment which involved the whole crowd"
Laura Ruhkala, Celebrate Shutesbury

"A phenomenal performance..... entertaining and charming....a great touch."
Ira Bryck, UMASS Amherst Family Business Center

"A glorious conclusion to the school year. Each of us took away a whole garland of memorable images."
Principal, Pelham Elementary school, Pelham MA

"You wher funny when you dans. with the techer...."
Second grader, Davenport School, Chesterfield, MA

"Your talents and enthusiasm were an inspiration to us all."
Susan Bauer, Massachusetts Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

"The show was a hit; Hoopoe kept everyone laughing and interested throughout."
Clem Dumont, Enfield Square Mall, Enfield CT

"Outstanding....brilliant....beautiful job....you have the gift of touching people's hearts"
Johanna Bailey, Shutesbury MA

"Quite wonderful....managed to hold the audience in the palm of your gloved hand"
Judith Anderson, Arts in the Park, Newton MA

"Unbelievable.... that anyone could possibly do the things you were doing. So great!"
Toby Monte, Amherst MA