"Entertaining, enlightening, exceptional! You captivated the audience."

Lyn Woodhead, Librarian
Bacon Free Library, Natick, MA

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"Your program integrates art, theater and mask making techniques within the discipline of science tremendously well, and exemplifies the goals of the Mass. Arts Framework."

Mary Ann Portman, PTO Cultural Cmte.
Stall Brook Elementary, Stoneham, MA

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"The masks were so real looking. They sparked a lot of excitement."

Arlene Nolan, Teacher
James School, Williamsburg, MA

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"It evoked in me a sense of wonder that stayed with me, and inspired me to feel more aware of the nature around me."

Robert Peck
Zestworks, Greenfield, MA

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"There could not be a better venue for educating birders and general public alike than this program. Combining wonderful masks, acting and mime, and a personality that reaches everyone in the audience, Henry provides a blend of fun, education and entertainment. His shows have become tremendously popular at our festival - usually standing room only. Mr. Lappen is exceptional in his bird knowledge and projection of their behaviors and adaptations into mime. He truly becomes a bird - as anyone who has seen him become a great blue heron stalking its food can attest!"

Mary Alice Koeneke, Program Chair
Lake Ontario Bird Fest, Mexico, NY

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"Excellent integration of facts and artistry."

Clare Green, Teacher
Center School, Warwick, MA

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"Your miming of the birds, like the great blue heron, really showed the students how to get inside the skins of another creature."

Louise Doud
Cultural Council, Warwick, MA

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"It's obvious you have a genuine love of birds and you enjoy talking, acting, and teaching about them."

Carolyn Siedzik, Librarian
Hagaman Memorial Library, E. Haven, CT

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"It's better than recess!"
"Totally awesome and cool!"

Students
Proctor School, Northboro, MA

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"The variety of poetry, acting, knowledge presented, and student particpation was all splendid."

Sister Claire, Teacher
St. Patrick's School, Stoneham, MA

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"Your masks were super and your demonstration using masks and body movement really brought each bird to life. I think that everyone, child and adult, came away with something: inspiration to observe birds more closely, to make masks, to dance like birds; and much knowledge. Thank you for a wonderful time."

Sheila Vanderhorst, Librarian
Leominster Public Library, Leominster, MA

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"Thanks so much for a terrific and fun enrichment program. The children enjoyed and learned so much."

Barbra Mitano, Enrichment Coordinator
St. Patrick's School, Stoneham, MA

"I was mesmerized by the masks and by your movements. You have such a relaxed way and naturalness with the audience. It was a great program."

Joyce Laiosa, Librarian
Voorheesville Public Library, Voorheesville, NY