Vetted Program: Jason Huneke
The Vetted Programs were created by request of the SELCO public library directors. This turnkey program provides the opportunity for a variety of artists, musicians, authors, and storytellers to share their performances.
1355 participated
To have participants recognize the library is a place to experience quality programming.
Increase participants' knowledge of different arts and cultural heritage topics/programs.
Expose library patrons to arts, performances, events they may not otherwise have the opportunity to experience in their community.
Evaluations were done using surveys, focus groups, and/or interviews.
Number of Children's Surveys Collected
How many kids had seen a program at the library? 15
How many kids had been to a program on this subject matter before? 12
1) How many kids want to learn more about today's subject? 30
2) How many kids would see this program again? 35
3) How many kids would come to the library for another program? 35
4) Favorite part of the program?
Many of the kids said that their favorite parts were ones that included juggling with fire and knives and riding the unicycle.
5) What do the kids want to learn more about now?
The kids wanted to learn more about juggling and riding a unicycle.
Jason is a fantastic performer who is engaging with a positive energy. He was able to connect with audience members, no matter the age.
Adult Survey
Number of Adult Surveys Collected 25
1) Quality of the Program 5
2) Positive Experience 5
3) Enhanced knowledge and understanding 4
4) More or less likely to think of library as a place to experience cultural or arts programming - 5
5) What did (participant) like best about this program?
Participants loved the involvement of children in the program and the comedy aspect of his show. One participant said, "He was fun and comedic. It kept the show rolling!" Another said, "He had a great way of interacting with the kids and audience."
They kids LOVED this program. . . were enthralled from the very beginning. The performer kept things moving, was thoroughly prepared, had a polished routing, and performed some amazing feats of juggling. The kids loved the juggling of fire and knives the best! Also the unicycle was a big hit!
Comments included: performer was "very personable and kid friendly," that he was good about "explaining how to juggle" to the kids, that this was something "not commonly seen around here" and "very entertaining," that it was "fun and interactive," and finally (just like the kids responded), they loved the fire and knives!
This was a program well received by the community. The kids were all excited about having a chance to see him in person and talk with him. They were very impressed by the audiences he has previously performed for and were thrilled that he was on television. Jason was very accommodating to our needs and stayed after his performance to juggle with the audience.
How many kids had seen a program at the library? 100%
How many kids had been to a program on this subject matter before? 25%
1) How many kids want to learn more about today's subject? 50%
2) How many kids would see this program again? 87%
3) How many kids would come to the library for another program? 100%
4) Favorite part of the program? Answers included: "Everything!", "The whole thing!", the torches, the knives, the juggling of the torches while on the unicycle
5) What do the kids want to learn more about now?
They wanted to learn more about juggling and unicycles.
How many kids had seen a program at the library? 21
How many kids had been to a program on this subject matter before? 9
1) How many kids want to learn more about today's subject? 20
2) How many kids would see this program again? 45
3) How many kids would come to the library for another program? 45
4) Favorite part of the program?
Juggling with fire, unicycle and the sharp knives. "I was afraid of the fire at first but it was really cool."
5) What do the kids want to learn more about now?
Juggling. "That was the coolest thing ever!"
SELCO, Caledonia Public Library, Kasson Public Library, KM Elementary School, Winona County Historical Society, Winona Public Library, Houston Public Library, Spring Grove Public Library, Cannon Falls Public Library, Chatfield Public Library, Hokah Public Library, West Concord Public Library, Survival Days Committee, LeRoy Public Library, LeRoy Community Center