Sean Emery – Circus Arts 2011

Survey results are:Please rate the quality of this program:  (Using 1-5 scale, with 5 being excellent and 1 being poor)

• Not rated - (0), 1- (0), 2 - (0), 3 - (1), 4 - (13), 5 - (101), Average (4.87)

 What did you like best about the program?

• Performer's rapport w/audience
• When he was juggling (10)
• Unicycle (7)
• That it was entertaining - convenient time for me
• Entertaining & funny (7)
• Great entertainment - clean & very appropriate!!
• Very good performer (2)
• Energy
• Technical aspects (2)
• The performer was fantastic
• His humor (18)
• Everything (17)
• Life skills
• Enthusiasm, safe, fun
• He was hilarious!Also motivational regarding life's choices
• Very fun for the kids
• Entertaining - the kids were on the edge of their seats
• His energy, planning and engagement with kids of all ages & adults
• Humor & variety in his act
• Kids - "when he smacked himself in the head"
• He was fantastic - everyone loved it!
• He constantly kept the crowd engaged and was great towards the kids
• Kept both the kids and I very entertained & laughing
• Very entertaining, good tricks and the children really seemed to like it
• He was very funny & kept the kids entertained
• Great interaction with audience (16)
• He was amazing
• The tricks he did (3)
• Little stories
• Not dog and the hat
• Personality, gets the adults involved w/the program
• Skill & sense of humor of performer
• Elements of practice & discipline included
• His rapport! (2)
• Kids reactions
• His stage presence & audience involvement
• His narration with the tricks (2)
• I love this type of program
• Everything very entertaining! Had me laughing so hard I cried.Made the point that to be good at something it takes a lot of practice
• It was comic
• Hilariously funny! & very talented
• Fun for kids
• Fun to watch
• Entertainment geared towards children; good, clean fun!
• He is a very funny man; he also talked to the kids not at them

 What did you expect to experience or learn from this presentation?  Were your expectations met?

• It was fun (9)
• Professional juggling (3)
• Yes(60)
• Beyond
• How to get started juggling balls (6)
• How to balance
• I am a HUGE fan of juggling - this guy was AWESOME!
• Did not have expectations and if I did they were exceeded
• Expected to see juggling
• Circus type performing (6)
• No expectations
• To get excited about being silly - and it's getting there!
• To be entertained (10)
• To laugh (3)
• Everything
• Not sure what to expect
• A good show
• Exceeded expectations
• Juggling & jokes
• Have fun time and be entertained
• I wasn't sure what to expect, but it gave a great lesson that you can be whatever you want to be with hardwork and determination
• Juggling & comedy
• A clown
• Be an artist
• Rhythm is important
• It surpassed my expectations!
• I learned that to look at the top of the stick while balancing
• Seeing someone who can do all those trick & how they do it
• For the kids to have fun
• Did know what expect
• To have fun, I had fun
• Pure entertainment!
• It was awesome
• Love jugglers (2)
• These programs have always been entertaining, this one was fabulous, kept kids and adults entertained (2)
• The excitement of entertaining crowd
• To see how he balanced everything
• Entertaining - kids enjoyed it
• Wonderful
• Just to have fun
• Fun tricks w/juggling
• It was more than I expected
• Children's enjoyment - they did enjoy!
• A fun time

 What other programs would you like to see offered at the library?

• More juggling
• Quality literature presentations or expos or something....
• More of the same enrichment programs
• Kids interactions - like this one - Great!
• Drama
• Any children's program
• Cooking
• More like this (7)
• Everything (3)
• Additional programs in evenings for families
• Storytelling, plays, guitar
• Music (5), nature, dancing (2)
• Art (painting, sculpture), etc. (4)
• Magician(3)
• Steve Spangler science
• Comedian! (2)
• Visitor from New York
• Clown
• Any - at 10 or 10:30, it's not nap time
• Puppet theatre
• Fun educational experiences
• Vets or animal doctors
• More sport programs
• Anything the kids would like
• Ice climber
• A sword fight
• Kids programs (2) for toddler - elementary
• Cultural awareness
• Book reviews
• MN history character players
• Any other skills or talent
• Interesting & educational
• There has been great variety and they have all been terrific, keep up the good work
• The current variety is great

 Prior to this program, have you ever attended a program at the library or sponsored by the library? Yes (97) - No (26) How did you hear about the program?

• Program flier - 35
• Information/poster at the library - 42
• Information/poster in the community - 10
• Library newsletter - 6
• Library web site - 20
• Newspaper/magazine - 35
• Radio - 4
• Television - 2
• From library staff - 37
• From another person - 19

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