July 4, 2010: As a broadcast television and film director and stage actor myself for more than 30 years, I have marveled at portrayals of legendary characters by many great performers. From Hal Holbrook reenacting Mark Twain, to Gary Senise as Harry S. Truman, and Charlton Heston portraying Moses. Art Yeaman stands in their stellar ranks as a performer who can reach into history and bring back to vivid life the very essence of a great character from America's past. I feel honored anytime I get to see Art weave his historical magic! - Clayton Vandiver
We have him speak annually, because he’s one of the best in the business.
Dr. Shirley Hammond Education Director - George Bush Presidential Library & Museum, Texas A&M, College Station, Texas
Raleigh, North Carolina Chapter Society of the Sons of the American Revolution: Your fine portrayal of Benjamin Franklin really came alive for our audience. I heard many compliments on your performance and know my membership loved you and your character. Thanks for making our celebration a memorable event. I enjoyed participating on the following evening as your personal Continental Color Guard escorts during that grand entrance into the Cameron Village Library exhibition of "Benjamin Franklin: In search of a Better World".
Fantastic, Very Enjoyable, Very Educational, Very Well Presented.
üWhen Dr. Ben Franklin walks into the room, his historic past follows close behind. Citizens of all ages are compelled to listen and learn as he weaves a tapestry of tales of times past. OldKingsElementary School, Bunnell,Florida
üWe thoroughly enjoyed seeing Doctor Franklin.You truly made Ben Franklin "come alive" for us!Jacksonville Public Library, Eastside Branch
üWe highly recommend him to any teacher who wishes to give students a hands-on experience with American history!JordanGlenSchool, Archer, Florida
üSterling Performance!Youth Leadership Foundation,Fort Walton Beach, Florida
More comments:
üHe gets kids interested in asking questions.
üThe kids have become more interested in reading since Ben visited with us.
üThank You Ben.
üI think he is Ben Franklin!
General Comments for program participants... "Fantastic, Very enjoyable? Very Educational, very well presented a lot of information shared? It was a wondrous program ? Depth of knowledge about his life & era? Live history presentation w/hands on?. I like the easy going narrative & the printing press model? I enjoyed the description of Thomas Jefferson & the rocking chair, loved the lighting story and butter churn? What I liked the most was the costume.. I thought I was back in time... I believe the he may really be Dr. Franklin... He gets the kids interest in asking questions? All the interesting tidbits about Ben Franklin, he set the stage, for more learning and teaching... Enjoyed the presentation and liked hearing about his family... I like when he talked about the inventions. I think I want to be an inventor too... It was an excellent presentation... I like the costume and manner, very professional he handled the crowd well... Great presentation... The language, keeping the attention of the younger listeners...
Many Folks have stated... "I learned more American History in 45 minutes than any two years of schooling..."
