"Rachel, a 5'1", 104-pound bundle of dynamite with the largest eyes I have ever seen, drew the audience into her stories, and audience members later expressed desires that she would come back for more performances."
--Marilyn McArthur
Library Assistant II
Fresno County Public Library, CA
"Rachel brings a vibrant young and new energy into all the stories she tells. Listening to her is a whirlwind of fun."
--Kevin D. Cordi
Executive Director of Voices Across America Storytelling Project
Columbus, OH
"You paint a great picture while telling your story."
--Paul Hardy
Parent/Attendee
Museum of Anthropology
Utah State University, Logan, UT
"Thank you so much for doing this (workshop and performance) for us today. We definitely want you back another time."
--Shannyn Davis
College Student Intern
Museum of Anthropology
Utah State University, Logan, UT
"Spellbinding for everyone attending. . .it kept my grandson with autism entertained. Thank you so much."
--Marilyn R. Lawrence
Substitute Teacher
Davis School District, UT
"I love how your stories reach out to people of any age. You let the viewers participate with you. It put such a smile on my face to be part of that--I couldn't stop laughing in the fox/bear story. I love your stories."
--Jessica
Teenager
UT
"You kept my daughter's attention the whole time. That's hard to do."
--Ryan Hadley
Parent/Attendee
Layton, UT
"Enthralling and Awesome. The message of survival--I was in awe of the research and the depth of the story."
--Janine Nishiguchi
Professional Storyteller
Bountiful, UT
(referring to "Hephaestus: Fire Within" program)
"You kept your characters and their personalities distinct and their emotions could be experienced. Each time you returned to a character, he or she was 'right where you left him or her'. . .ready to pick up where you left off! Bravo!"
--Carol Esterreicher
Professional Storyteller and Author
Draper, UT
(referring to "Hephaestus: Fire Within" program)
"We loved it. Your stories kept the attention of 4-year-old Jack which is a great feat! You are great with children and adults."
--Sanford Porter
Parent/Attendee
Holladay Library, Holladay, UT
"I'd rather do this than watch 'American Idol'. I laughed, I cried, it moved me!"
--Amanda
Teenager
UT
"Loved it! It was entertaining and educational."
--Parent/Attendee
East Millcreek Library
Salt Lake City, UT
"All 6 of my kids of various ages loved it. . .very gripping."
--Val Johnson
Parent/Attendee
Farmington Storytelling Festival, UT
"I really enjoyed it and I loved it so much that I told them to my mom."
--Emma
1st Grade Student
UT
"I expected enthusiasm and imagination and the stories had both."
--Suzanne Heaton
Youth Services Librarian
Smith Library, Salt Lake City, UT
"I really enjoyed the stories. I especially liked the Story Pox story. It reminded me of myself."
--Katriha
Attendee/Elementary Student
Hunter Library, West Valley City, UT
"It's amazing how you can keep all ages-from adults to teenagers to toddlers-entertained to the edge of their seats with a story."
--Valerie Barrow
Professional Mom/Day Care Provider
Fresno, CA
"I'm A.D.D. and it kept my attention!"
--Julie P.
Parent at family PTA event
Oak Hills Elementary School
Bountiful, UT
"The stories were interesting and fun and geared to children. Yes--you did a lovely job. This was a great way to start the day."
--Arlene Alvey
Parent at family PTA event
Oak Hills Elementary School
Bountiful, UT
"Very enjoyable! You had the audience mesmerized."
--Lesa Landrith
Parent at family PTA event
Oak Hills Elementary School
Bountiful, UT
"You really get the audience participating in your story with you! You leave your audience wanting to see and hear you again and again!"
--Carol Esterreicher
Professional Storyteller and Author
Draper, UT
"She wants to know all she can; she is truly committed to the art. I know with the opportunity her community will be enriched."
--Kevin D. Cordi
Executive Director of Voices Across America Storytelling Project
Columbus, OH
"I felt like I was actually inside the story. It's cool!"
--David
4th Grade Student
CA
"EVERYONE knows her because she is involved in EVERYTHING. No matter what capacity you are in need of, Rachel Hedman will not disappoint you. For organization, leadership, integrity, creativity, vision or mere joy of performance, having her work for you is like gaining the work of 3 or 4 people. I cannot recommend anyone more highly."
--Nancy Fraleigh
Hanford High School Teacher/Coach
Fresno, CA
"Energetic and enchanting is a story told by Rachel Hedman. As she charms a tale, you will laugh, think and smile and come away delighted."
--Julianne Petersen
Cytogeneticist
Salt Lake City, UT