Chris Yerlig, MIME

GIGMASTERS AWARD WINNER. The most VERSATILE MIME SPECIALIST on this site. Five Styles: 1) 'THE SILENT TREATMENT'; White-face mime. 2) 'MAN OR MACHINE'; Robot guy- "Is he real?" 3)'HUMAN STATUE' 4) 19th CENTURY PIERROT-historical 5) CHARLIE CHAPLIN 6) MIME & MAGIC SHOW. Trade Shows, Corporate Events, Fairs, Festivals, Cocktails, Openings, French themes, Fund-raisers, Schools, Libraries, Private events. Affordable and flexible. Custom commissions. Se habla español. On parle français.

'MIME' category was created by Gigmasters at Chris Yerlig's request. He is possibly the most experienced, and one of the few, mime specialists, on Gigmasters for the whole nation.

THE SIX STYLES

1) The SILENT TREATMENT. Strolling mime entertainment in traditional white-face make-up and black and white attire. Silent interaction with guests. Comical imitations of passers-by. Ideal for large gatherings and celebrations. Ask about special costuming and additional performers.

2) MAN or MACHINE?. Standing completely still for minutes on end, or moving like a mechanical man, people will ask "Is he real?" Some will be surprised to find what they thought was a statue is really alive! A memorable addition to any event with a circulating audience.

3) HUMAN STATUE. Costume and make-up designed to resemble stone or metal. Many character possibilities. Customized to your event.

4) 19th CENTURY PIERROT. All-white historic mime inspired by the movie 'The Children of Paradise.'

5) CHARLIE CHAPLIN. Star of the silent screen.

6) MIME & MAGIC COMEDY SHOW. Hilarious all ages show.


CLIENT FEEDBACK
"Professional, courteous and accommodating. So effective, my party guests could not tell if (the mechanical man) was real or not. He performed balloon tricks and magic tricks with aplomb. A caring individual who loves his job and works to make every performance an excellent experience"
Dr. SG, Texas

"An outstanding artist who performs his craft flawlessly and dazzles the audience with his witty, yet silent, movements. By far one of the best and most personable entertainers I've had the pleasure to work with." J.M., Museum Director & Long Island Fair Manager, Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Bethpage NY

"A fine performance. People are still talking about the mime.....a total success....never forgotten" G. B. Hospital Cancer Auction

"Wow! That was quite a show.….smashing performance. People have said that this was the best program we've ever had!" G. S. Retirement Community.


BIOGRAPHY
In the US Chris has presented his unique entertainment at private events, schools, libraries, hospitals, senior centers, fairs and festivals. He has been a regular feature of the Long Island Fair, NY and the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, NY. He played 'The Fool' in 'The Fool and the Flying Ship' for the Christmas Revels at the Hopkins Center, Dartmouth NH. He has worked extensively with Vermont's Northern Stage, coaching and directing summer youth theater and mime residencies. He has taught mime at the Pioneer Valley Performing Arts and Hartsbrook high schools. With Holyoke's Enchanted Circle Theater, he has taught school theater residencies and has performed in touring theater productions of 'Folktales from Japan', 'African Griot', 'Tales from Mother Russia', and 'Page to Stage.' Chris is also a guest consultant for The Mime Enchanters, a young people's mime troupe on Long Island NY, and with whom he performs at the Bowery Poetry Club, NY, NY.

Abroad, he has toured the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and the African nations of Cameroon, Benin and Morocco, with Project Troubador, presenting health education, school and orphanage programs. He has performed with Circus America at the Olympic Games Pan-Athenic Festival in Athens, GA and in Puerto Rico he played circus clown for Circo Mundial as well as directing their Clown Doctor Program, which visited hospitals and disabled centers. In 2007 Chris returned to the Dominican Republic, spent seven weeks in Japan performing at the Huis Ten Bosch theme park, and was invited by the Chinese government to perform at the month-long Kimtom International Clown Festival, Shanghai.

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Cocktail Parties, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, New Year's Eve Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, School Assemblies, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• Everyone that attended our automotive event enjoyed Chris Yerling rather he was the “white-faced mime” or the “mechanical man.” His presence during our VIP banquet was the icing on the cake. His ability to interact with any age group is such an asset, as well as his ability to perform flawlessly! I cannot wait to contract Chris for our event in 2012. Carol Dolan -- Carol D, Little Rock, AR, 1/8/2011
• We hired Chris for our annual company holiday party, which was themed an Evening in Paris. His performance was superb and really added to the ambience of the evening. His characters are very engaging and generated a lot of laughter. I would strongly recommend Chris to anyone considering a mime. -- Elizabeth L, Wilton, CT, 12/10/2010
• Chris was professional, courteous and accommodating. He was so effective that my party guests could not tell if he was real or not. He performed balloon tricks and magic tricks with aplomb. He appears to be a caring individual who loves his job and works to make every performance and excellent experience -- Steven G, League City, TX, 10/16/2010
• Chris Yerlig exceeded all our expectations!!! His talent and professionalism took our event from good to great, we would have him back in a heartbeat. He is truly gifted and we feel so fortunate that he shared his gifts with us and our guests. Many thanks to Chris and Gigmasters for a wonderful experience! -- Rebecca M, Lansing, MI, 4/28/2012

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