The Great Surprisal Reviews

Avg 5.0 | 22 Reviews
Costumed Character from Seattle, WA
49 Verified Bookings
Starting at $200 per event

22 Reviews for The Great Surprisal

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Review by Shannon D.

Celebration•Reviewed on June 17, 2023•From Bellevue, WA

I hired the Great Surprisal to have a Cher impersonator go to serenade my brother at work for his 50th birthday. It was a huge hit! Highly recommend.

Thank you for the fabulous review Shannon! We certainly Surprisal'd your brother with Cher hair and more! We look forward to another collaboration with you in the near future.

Review by Tram T.

Birthday Party (Kids)•Reviewed on September 18, 2022•From Renton, WA

We loved it, I looked on others and compared the prices, your price is little higher but it’s worth it,and professional, other parents really liked it .

Review by Kerry E.

Corporate Function•Reviewed on August 8, 2022•From Tacoma, WA

She was AMAZING! so fun and flexible! was able to stay late and accommodate all of our needs and then some! We will definitely be booking her again for all future functions!

Thank you for your review Kerry! I am so glad we were able to to provide some fun face painting for your staff, families and beach patrons. I enjoyed the adventurous spirit of the adults getting full face designs. Look forward to next time!

Review by Suresh R.

Retirement Party•Reviewed on May 1, 2022•From Bellevue, WA

Review by SHELLY H.

Corporate Function•Reviewed on April 21, 2019•From Kirkland, WA

The Amelia and Great Surprisal was wonderful to work with. Emanuel was so wonderful at our Easter Event, many said this was the best Easter Bunny! Thank you!

Review by Shelly K.

Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on November 10, 2018•From Seattle, WA

Amelia was amazing! In less than 18 hours, she prepared a custom song and performed it to perfection in front of an unsuspecting CEO. It was so much fun for the birthday boy and our whole team.

Review by Katie R.

Community Event•Reviewed on July 11, 2018•From Seattle, WA

This was such a great addition to our event! They were flexible with our requests and unique situation and would totally use them again!

Review by William K.

Celebration•Reviewed on January 17, 2018•From Seattle, WA

The Great Surprisal was a absolute pleasure to work with! I wanted my sister and future brother-in-law, to have their breath taken away with something incredible for their restaurant's 1-year anniversary. TGS was-hands down-the perfect fit. Amelia wrote an amazing song and performed it magnificently!! Everyone who witnessed the surprise came away enchanted and utterrly delighted!! Thank you so much TGS!!!

Thank you William! It was such fun to create a custom song for you! It certainly was an adventure. Try to sing it yourself since you have the lyrics...guaranteed to have a laugh!

Review by Angie S.

Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on October 19, 2017•From Bellevue, WA

Thanks Angie! Your review is much appreciated and I loved the challenge you brought with your ideas!

Review by Margaret B.

Corporate Function•Reviewed on August 2, 2017•From Lynnwood, WA

Great animal face painter -

Review by Leslie M.

Birthday Party (Kids)•Reviewed on September 18, 2016•From Edmonds, WA

Overall, I was pleased with this performer. She was able to do face painting and balloons for all the kids (and a few adults) in the amount of time she was hired for.

Review by Tess B.

Birthday Party (Kids)•Reviewed on September 18, 2016•From Lynnwood, WA

She was great, cool costume and funny personality. The kids and adults all got face paintings.

Review by Wendy R.

Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on September 8, 2016•From Gig Harbor, WA

The great Surprisal was gracious in her entry to our event. It was my husbands 40th birthday and we arranged to have dinner with friends at our country club. The club was at full capacity and Marilyn made her entrance known, with her stunning arrival. She played into Eric's embarrasment and sang to him directly as we all watched and smiled:-) Many onlookers in the club that night, made it a point to come over to us after Matlyin's exit and tell us they thought it was GREAT too!

Review by Bruce S.

Celebration•Reviewed on February 22, 2016•From Mukilteo, WA

We really enjoyed the singing tellagram Amelia performed as Marilyn Monroe. Marilyn sang 'Happy Birthday Mr. President' to the president of our corperation during a board meeting and she was spot on. I wont hesitate to use her service again.

Review by Denise P.

Halloween Party•Reviewed on November 1, 2015•From Bonney Lake, WA

Perfect in every way!

Review by Irenemarie J.

Corporate Function•Reviewed on August 25, 2015•From Issaquah, WA

We needed a face painter once we realized we had so many kids coming to our company picnic. All the parents loved her artwork, and she looked amazing dressed up as a fairy. She interacted with the kids very well and helped make our event perfect. She showed up a couple minutes early and got right to work. Thank you so much Amelia

Review by Karen H.

Birthday Party (Kids)•Reviewed on August 23, 2015•From Seattle, WA

Because this is the first time I have hired a performer, I am having a hard time evaluating. I'm not sure that balloon twisting is her strongest talent compared to other parties I have been to. But she was great at face painting. Also not sure if the age group of our party was ideal for her.

Hi Karen, I agree, it's hit or miss with 3 year olds. I am hired for many parties, especially for 1st birthdays, where the birthday kid is clearly too young to get painted. But I was pleased with the number of kids who wanted their face painted at your party. I tend to stick to one-balloon animals/shapes to get them done faster when there are so many kids.

Review by Kimber P.

Birthday Party (Kids)•Reviewed on August 23, 2015•From Seattle, WA

She was great and the talent was also great. If I had any constructive criticism, I guess it would be the entrance and the interaction with the kids. I don't want that to sound harsh. I guess what I mean is that we hired Elsa (Frozen) last year and she came in with music playing and a big smile and just kind of took over the party. This year she just kind of walked in and then went and sat down and start doing face painting. She didn't seem to interact with the kids on a level that I was expecting. The experience was very good, I don't want you to think that, it just was more theatrical and all encompassing last year even the adults quieted down to watch Elsa.

Hi Kimber, I know Elsa well, since I offer her as a character. She is most definitely "show" material, considering kids know her songs and expect her to sing. I was hired as a faery to face paint and balloon twist. I can see if you were expecting an Elsa-type performance why you were disappointed. I would be happy to come again and offer more of a spectacle, perhaps including games with the kids. I enjoyed interacting with the kids as well as the experience of the bright, colorful party decorations. Hopefully we can work together again!

Review by Alexandrea M.

Corporate Function•Reviewed on August 6, 2015•From Seattle, WA

Amelia was great! She was so friendly and accommodating even when we changed the location last minute. She did a really great job and created a great, funny memory for the team. Thank you!

Review by Karla P.

Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on July 6, 2015•From Seattle, WA

Amelia was simple great, she did listened to every kid request they had, from face painting to balloon tuisted... My husband and I were very happy with her

Review by Angela B.

Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on March 21, 2015•From Renton, WA

Mary Poppins was perfect and my mom loved the singing telegram! Even the small touches like walking away from the home! We never saw Mary arrive or leave in a car: magical! Thank you!

Review by Abby D.

Birthday Party (Kids)•Reviewed on March 16, 2015•From Sammamish, WA

We loved Amelia! She was so easy to work with and made our party a huge success!! I can't wait to refer her to all my friends :)