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Family Nights NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, NC
“You guys are a wonderful addition to our Family Nights! You not only entertain, but also share a little history and add excitement wherever you go!”
Lindsay Thornton NC Aquarium
The Franklin, Real Pirates Exhibit– May 2008 “Interactive, comedic, and of course, filled with real Pirate sword fighting, the Shadow Players are a talented, fan-friendly group who helped enhance the visitor experience at the Philadelphia museum opening of our “Real Pirates” exhibit. It was a pleasure to have them here! “ Denice Frohman, Public Relations Coordinator —The Franklin, Philadelphia, PA
ECU Ghosts of Pirates Past, Greenville, NC Oct 31, 07 From our first conversation to discuss our event to the end of their performance, we were completely satisfied with the Shadow Players. Their performances, costumes, and characters were an integral part in our activity being successful. Their costumes and performance were extremely lifelike! On behalf of the thousands of students who took part in the event, I want to thank the Shadow Players for being such a great group to work with! Jacob Tidwell, Assistant Director of Student Activities and Major Events and MSC Recreations Coordinator -23 Mendenhall Student Center
Tall Ships - Newport, RI 2007 What great fun it was to have the Shadow Players Combat Group ramp up the action at Tall Ships Newport 2007! They know exactly how to please a crowd with their flamboyant costumes and skilled shows. Parents and kids loved their friendly interaction after the shows, especially when they handed out the pirate's loot. Easy to work with, they gave 100% of their talent to keeping waiting crowds amused. They will be at the top of our list for the next festival. Betty Ann Czech and Elaine Williams, Co-Chairs for Entertainment
Jacksonville Mall, June 2, 07 Dear Diana and crew.... Thank you for a fabulous performance at Jacksonville Mall at the beginning of June. You were amazing and I know that shoppers of all ages where enthralled by your performance as well. Many of them were talking about you even after you left. You interaction with the our crowd of all ages was remarkable. Thank you again for a show that was second to none! Anastasia Paszkiewicz , Marketing Director—Jacksonville Mall
ECU Pirate Fest April 14, 2007 Dear Diana et al,
January, 2007
The Shadowplayers added a fun and entertaining dimension to the Imperial Centre for Arts & Sciences' first anniversary celebration. The hundreds of visitors had an especially swash buckling time with all the members of the pirate crew. Well done Shadowplayers!!!
Candy L. Madrid Museum Director Rocky Mount Children's Museum and Science Center
July, 2006 Dear Diana, Please let your wonderful troupe of players know how much we appreciated their marvelous attitude and exceptional skills over the course of four amazingly hot days in Beaufort, NC during the Pepsi Americas' Sail Tall Ships Festival, July 1-4. Your continual smiles and positive attitudes, and exceptional sword fighting of course, kept many a hot and tired patron amused and entertained while standing in long lines. I look forward to the time when we can work together again.
Sincerely,
Erica Welzenbach Tribble Creative Group
October 15, 2005 Dear Diana, I want to personally thank you and the Shadow Players for an excellent performance and your assistance in crowd control/entertainment during the HMS Bounty Event we held in Morehead City this summer. The Shadow Players have the ability to entertain all ages, work long hours in all degrees of weather and temperature. Each of you are very talented, personal, kid friendly and portray a true dedication to education of maritime heritage. Your expertise in sword fighting and showmanship is exceptional. I am excited about and look forward to working with you all during next years Pepsi Americas’ Sail event.
Sincerely, Sondra P. Reed Sondra P. Reed Event Coordinator
100 Pollock St., Room 207 Beaufort, North Carolina 28516 USA Web Site: www.nctallships.com Phone: 252-728-7471 Fax: 252-728-7654 Toll Free: 1-800-637-8158 Email: beauforttallships@earthlink.net
Dear Diana and Members of the Shadow Player Stage Combat Group, Thank you all for your marvelous and dynamic contributions to our tri-centennial celebration of Maritime Heritage Days in Bath, North Carolina's oldest town and the State's first port. Your presence in Bath was outstanding from your period dress, and your characterizations to the performances of skillful and physical combat with weaponry. Crowds of all ages were enthralled. The children were especially delighted to be able to interact with you during the Children's Parade. As event planners we were appreciative of your flexibility and willingness to go where needed throughout the weekend event. Thank you for your enthusiasm and your professionalism. We would look forward to a return engagement in Bath.
Warmest Regards, Pat Mansfield and Nelda Ormond, Co-Chairs Maritime Heritage Days in Bath (Sept.23-25, 2005) 1-252-923-3007
What could be better at a maritime festival than pirates? That’s what the organizers of our annual Port of Wilmington (NC) Maritime Day Festival asked when we first invited the Shadow Players to perform at our event. We had such a positive response to their performance that year that we asked them back for the next year – and plan to invite them again, if we can get on their schedule. The Shadow Players give a great stage show and they work the crowds well. The children love the pirates’ attention, but we appreciated the entertainment they provided for those waiting in lines for some of our activities and tours. The Shadow Players are tireless during our six-hour Festival – they never stop! They are a tremendous value for the fee they are paid.
- Karen Fox NC State Ports Authority 1-800-334-0682 karen_fox@ncports.com
The Shadow Players have been an integral part of the North Carolina Blackbeard Fest in Morehead City for the past four years. Since their first appearance with the festival, the Shadow Players have been a crowd favorite with their swordplay and sense of humor. Their interaction with the audience is second to none. They are flexible and enjoyable to work with. Professionalism and a penchant for safety are core values with this group which gives comfort to an event organizer. I highly recommend them for any event.
- Bruce Naegelen NC Blackbeard Fest Chairman (‘98 - ‘03) 1-252-726-2174
Our first Wilmington Nautical Festival was held in July 2003. Our committee was familiar with the Shadow Players due to their participation in other events in Wilmington. They came with high recommendations from other event organizers. The Shadow Players were everything and more that we wanted for our festival. The crew was professional, entertaining, enthusiastic and accommodating. For many they were the highlight of the festival. We certainly hope that the Shadow Players will continue to be a part of Nautical Festival in years to come. They are a wonderful addition to our festival and on a personal level the members of the Shadow Players are a joy to work with.
If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely, Marian Doherty City of Wilmington 302 Willard Street Wilmington, NC 28402 (910) 341-3237 info@nauticalfestival.com
July 15, 2004 Dear Diana, On behalf of the staff of Norfolk Festevents, I would like to thank The Shadow Players for their tremendous support of making The 2004 Norfolk Harborfest® such a great event! Due to the commitment of organizations like yours, thousands of people enjoyed a day of great entertainment and fun! Your performances throughout Town Point Park were an important addition to The Norfolk Harborfest® programming elements. Since then we have received such terrific feedback about your shows. I would also like to commend you for being such an easy group to work with from the very beginning. Implementing our new scheduling format this year you made it very simple for not only myself but also the public to locate and observe all of your entertaining performances. You were at all times very professional, hard working and energetic. I hope that you will continue to work with us in the upcoming years. Shadow Players will be a necessity for next year’s Norfolk Harborfest® programming. Thank you again for all of your support and we look forward to talking with you in the future about expanding our relationship.
Sincerely,
Betsy Swiader Assistant Program Director Norfolk Festevents, Ltd.
Diana, The Mile of hope was a fantastic success. The 24 special cancer kids along with their families had a wonderful weekend at Atlantic Beach, NC. The fun of fellowship, building sand castels and being attacked by pirates was thrilling. Over 100 guests plus numerous volunteers enjoyed the activities during our "pirate" adventure May 7-9, 2004. The Mile of Hope, The Optimist and I extend a special thanks to the Shadow Players for their participation during the entire weekend. Your costumes were great, which really created the atmosphere of a pirate weekend. Your interaction with the kids and families was commendable and they really believed that you were the real thing (you are). The sword fighting, the acting and especially the caring added a great deal to the enjoyment and weekend "get-away" for these kids suffering with cancer. Having pirates on our cruise and being attacked by a real pirate ship highlighted the Mile of Hope. Thanks again for all you and the Shadow Players did for the Mile of Hope. I highly recommend your group for any event and I'm excited about next year and look forward to working with you again.
Sincerely, Ed Moore, Chairman of the Mile of Hope
Diana, Thank you so much for performing at our Wake County Cub Scout Daycamp. The scouts and adult volunteers truly treasured your visit. I even enjoyed wearing the chain mail around for an hour in 95 degree heat. The personal attention and humor your show provided made it that much more special. I am still getting comments on how great it was to have your visit our daycamp!
Thanks again!
Robin Biegert Program Director Wake County Cub Scout Daycamp 2004
June 29, 2005 Dear Diana, I would say the Shadow Players were just what our “Pirate Themed” banquet needed! They were authentic, entertaining, and truly educational. Kids and adults alike were mesmerized by the sword fights and all more than eager to join in! Thanks for making our evening one to remember.
Connie McElroy-Bacon Event Coordinator
The Shadow Players Stage Combat Group is a must for your next event! They provide a wonderfully high level of entertainment for your crowd and are extremely professional. The Shadow Players product by recreating the days of yore when pirates were more than legends! The entire ensemble interacts great with the crowd and they will certainly provide an interesting spark to your event! If you are looking for a unique entertainment option with a group that is super easy to work with, the Shadow Players is for you!
Thanks, Joy Cox Festivals Coordinator Town of Cary Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Ph: 919-462-3864 joy.cox@townofcary.org |
