Testimonials
"The King of Denmark Comes to Billings" was a dynamic program for our students at Ramapo High School. Our school is home to a remarkably diverse student body who face issues of race, religion and gangs. "The King of Denmark Comes to Billings" created a dramatic and safe vehicle for our students who presented the play as well as to their peers for whom they performed. Mark Judelson coached and worked with our student actors with warmth and professionalism. The results were excellent on many fronts. I highly recommend Mark and this play to any school considering a unique, engaging and effective tool in addressing anti-bullying programs and cultivating a culture of courageous compassion.
Dr. Eric Brand
English Department Chairman
Ramapo High School
Spring Valley, New York
I invite presenters a second time only if their first performance was really good. Mark has performed at Suffern Library twice and I look forward to his third.
Miguelina Molina
Community Services Coordinator
Suffern Library
Suffern, New York
Many in the audience were in tears as the story unfolded in word and music. You offered a compelling performance that I believe was a transforming experience for many inmates.
Alexandreena Dixon
Superintendent
Taconic Correctional Facility, Bedford Hills , New York
Our students live among powerful forces that often influence them to view difference as a threat. Mark's performance helped them to view "the other" with compassion and understanding.
Emily Style
English teacher
Westfield High School
Westfield, New Jersey
Your performance was truly wonderful -- great acting -- compelling monologues -- engaging and inspiring -- terrific contribution to social justice. I am sure everyone present was moved by the play and glad he or she got to see it.
Wylene Wood
President
African American Historical Society of Rockland
Suffern, New York
Your performances can awaken our own goodness and the goodness of others.
Miriam Karnow
Co-worker
Fellowship Community (assisted living facility)
Chestnut Ridge, New York
I know rage. Today's story and music calmed my inner rage.
Inmate
Taconic Correctional Facility
Bedford Hills, New York
Our students come from over 40 countries of origin. They
consistently meet Mark and his stories with passion and attention. I
have witnessed them holding the message and pictures of his stories in
profound personal places. They are moved. They are changed.
Maggie Bryant
Chairperson, Cultural Arts Committee
Ramapo High School
Spring Valley , New York
Mark Judelson presents dramatic programs that deeply touched our audiences. Through spoken word and dynamic music, Mark's performances depicting true stories invited inspiration and courage in those who attended. Mark has performed five times at our library. I highly recommend him to my colleagues.
Erica Grodin
Acting Director
Finkelstein Memorial Library
Spring Valley, New York
Maggie Bryant
Chairperson, Cultural Arts Committee
Ramapo High School
Spring Valley , New York
Mark Judelson presents dramatic programs that deeply touched our audiences. Through spoken word and dynamic music, Mark's performances depicting true stories invited inspiration and courage in those who attended. Mark has performed five times at our library. I highly recommend him to my colleagues.
Erica Grodin
Acting Director
Finkelstein Memorial Library
Spring Valley, New York
You took the audience on an emotional voyage that captured not only our imaginations, but our hearts.
Conference organizer
Amherst, Massachusetts
Conference organizer
Amherst, Massachusetts
It is unanimous. Your performance of “The Open Window” was the best presentation we have had over the years at The Learning Collaborative. Folks are still talking about how beautiful it was. We would be enormously pleased if you would consider an encore.
Dr. Diana Worby
Executive Board Member
Rockland Learning Collaborative
Long Island University
Sparkill, New York
As Regional Director of Every Person Influences Children (EPIC), I recognized that "The King of Denmark Comes to Billings" represents the ideal of how human beings can care for each other. Faced with a series of hate crimes committed by racists against their neighbors, many people of Billings, Montana put themselves in harm's way to protect their neighbors who had been targeted. I was delighted that EPIC, in collaboration with a public library, co-sponsored "The King of Denmark Comes to Billings." The performance was riveting. The audience was inspired to manifest the ideal.
Phyllis Eig
Central Hudson Regional Director
Every Person Influences Children (EPIC)
Spring Valley, New York
This is the third time I have seen "The King of Denmark Comes to Billings" and it was the best ever. . . A special congratulations to you for the play, which has an important and powerful message. I hope you get to deliver it many times.
Dr. Cliff Wood
President
Rockland Community College
Suffern, New York
I was so impressed with the quality of the theatrical work, the content/message of the story and the rapt attention of our students. Our school is working hard under trying circumstances to provide quality educational experiences for our students. "The King of Denmark Comes to Billings" was a valuable contribution to our efforts.
Fran Petersel
Assistant Principal
Spring Valley High School
Spring Valley, New York
We are all awed at the artistry, professionalism and political importance of "The King of Denmark Comes to Billings" which you performed for our assembly yesterday. Your audience was riveted to their seats.
Dr. Diana Worby
Executive Board Member
Rockland Learning Collaborative
Long Island University
Sparkill, New York