Thank you very much for your fabulous performance of “The Ghosts of Edgar Allan Poe” here at the Vernon Area Public Library. Your program will be remembered as a favorite I’m sure. Our patrons enjoyed being face to face with Edgar Allan Poe and were amazed at the history, stories and drama that you shared with them. Your presentation was very professional and educational as well as entertaining. We received rave reviews and the feedback from our patrons was very positive.
The Vernon Area Public Library District and Extension Services thank you for sharing your talent and bringing Poe to life.
Laura Fantom
Extension Services Coordinator
Vernon Area Public Library
Thank you so much for presenting your interesting program, “Civil War Ghosts & Legends,” for our library. The audience had a great time and we have gotten so much good feedback already, it’s amazing.
Your program was fantastic. Also, please thank Barry Cloyd for participating and playing and singing the songs which he performed for us. You both did an outstanding job.
Kelly A. Cuci
Head of Outreach Services
Orland Park Public Library
On behalf of our library patrons, thank you for the wonderful performance of “The Ghosts of Edgar Allan Poe” at Erie Community Library last month. What a great turnout we had! We even had folks from neighboring suburbs travel over for the event.
In the world of Chautauqua-style performers, you really stand out as a fantastic actor. Your booming voice and theatrics had us all spellbound.
As a result of your program, our books and materials by and about Edgar Allan Poe were checked out right away. What more could a librarian ask for?
We hope to host another one of your performances in the future.
Sincerely, Carol Taylor, Adult Services Librarian, Erie Community Library
"Not only is Brian is a special storyteller, he is among the best around. His subject knowledge is supreme - excellently researched. He is so good and so easy to work with. He grasps the attention of his audience and keeps it throughout the program. I have grown to expect an outstanding performance from Brian and he always comes through. I would never hesitate to hire him again."
Doug Cunningham - Lisle Public Library
Thank you for presenting your “Lincoln Tales Tall and True” program at Warren-Newport Public Library on April 18. We had 47 in attendance. Everyone was very complimentary. I’d call the program a success!
You are a master storyteller, Brian. You kept the attention of the audience throughout the program. It was interesting how you incorporated songs among the Lincoln stories. The program was entertaining as well as educational.
Thanks again for being an important part of our National Library Month Celebration of Lincoln’s 200th birthday. Please use me as a reference anytime. I wish you continued success in your future programs.
Sincerely,
Patty Swain
Senior Programming Associate
Children’s and Programming Department
Warren-Newport Public Library
847-244-5150 X3056
Email: psawin (at) wnpl.info
On behalf of the Lincoln Public Library District I'd like to congratulate you on the inaugural performance of your program "Walt Whitman's Lincoln". The program was very well received by everyone in attendance and the Library has gotten many compliments. We are happy to partner with you and the Illinois Humanities Council in this endeavor and look forward to working with you in the future. In the meantime, congratulations again on an outstanding program and a first rate performance.
Sincerely,
Richard Sumrall
Lincoln Public Library Director
