I have asked Mark to do numerous presentations both for my graduate college classes and for other education events. He knows his stuff! I would highly recommend him to others.

Tom Heuertz
Associate Education Coordinator
Truman Presidential Library and Museum

The Friends of the James Farm want to thank you again for the wonderful performance you gave our group last month. Everyone has commented how good you are in portraying Jesse James.

Bryan Ivlow
President of the Friends of the James Farm

I want to thank you for your portrayal as Jesse James in the recent National Sheriff’s Convention. Your performance certainly enhanced the overall success of this event. From the numerous compliments from sheriffs and their families, it can be said that a good time was had by all.

Bob Boydston
Clay County Sheriff

Thank you for your performance of Jesse James. You made history come to life! You helped the audience to see the human side of Jesse and your costume was great from your brocade to your spurs.

Jamet Heitman Smith, Librarian

Mark Armato has been a wonderful asset to our adult and family library programs. His programs are entertaining, well rehearsed and well researched. He is a seasoned performer with and extensive background in theater and education and we enjoy having him perform for the libraries!

Miriam Alexander
Adult and Family Programmer
Mid-Continent Library

Mark Armato gives a wonderful multi-dimensional interpretation of Alexander Majors, truly one of the great figures related to the Santa Fe Trail. His interpretation is insightful, accurate, and entertaining. His interaction with the public is seamless-one truly gets the impression that he is Majors.

Richard Edwards
Education Events Coordinator
National Frontier Trails Center

Mark Armato’s historical characters never fail to please his audiences. He is always well prepared, his characters are thoroughly researched and accurate, yet he always finds an entertaining twist to grab his audience and keep them enthralled! When he is finished folks realize that they have learned a lot while they were having fun!

Debra Parsons
Education Director Jackson County Historical Society

Mark Armato has put together a entertaining and educational program on Alexander Majors!

Westport Historical Society

Thanks so much for the outstanding presentation! I’ve heard so many compliments-the ladies were very pleased, as I knew they would be.

Mary Celest
Daughters of the American Revolution

When I chose your Alexander Majors program I didn’t know it would be so spectacular! You really exceeded my expectations and the audience loved it!

Jean Hendershot, Librarian