Who are you? 🎤

I am Hannah "Egret" Lemke of Egret Stilts. I am a Stilt Artist with an ethereal punk couture style. 

What do you do? 🎭

I generate one-of-a-kind otherworldly experiences that unite people through energized moments of awe and connection. I give audiences a unique shared experience that gets them talking, taking pictures, and having fun!

How did you get into stilt walking? 👠

When I was a kid, my grandfather built two pairs of wooden stilts-- one for me, and one for him to get up on and teach me. I got my professional pair of aluminum stilts at the end of 2023 and it's been up & up (& up) from there!

In my past lives, I worked Muggle jobs in schizophrenia research, rheumatology, and community mental healthcare. For me, seeing the effects of physical and mental health changes in my patients emphasized the importance of fun, celebration, silliness, audacity, creativity, and connection. When I assisted my patients in organizing their lives in a way that prioritized these aspects of life, they felt better. These experiences led me to embody the fun, celebratory, silly, audacious, creative, unifying leader that I am as a performing artist.

Where in the world are you based? 📍

I am based in central New Jersey (which totally exists), USA. Specifically, Brick 08724. Travel rates of +$20 for every 30 minutes of driving are calculated from this starting point.

I regularly travel throughout NJ, and have also travelled to PA, NY, DE, MD, and VA for gigs. I will consider travel to other states for the right events. Just ask!

What kinds of events do you do? 🎟

Basically anything.

I love doing music videos, film & commercial shoots, and all things fashion! Please contact me for these kinds of opportunities!

But really, I do all the things, like:

craft/trade shows (especially punk ones)

concerts

sweet 16s

quinceañeras

milestone birthdays (special offer: $100 for centenarian birthdays!)

dog birthdays

bachelorette parties (there is no better way to get tons of attention than to have a stilt walker follow you around for the night)

weddings (especially LGBTQAI+ ones)

restaurants (especially tasty ones)

clubs

bars

casinos

fairs

festivals (especially weird ones)

corporate events

conferences

fundraisers

galas

holiday functions

reunions

open houses

grand openings

educational events

fun runs

parades

Are you insured? ✅

Yes, I am an insured performer!

What are your rates?💰

I have general rates as well as special packages, please see the “Stilt Art & Rates” page for full package details.

GENERAL RATES

Rates *subject to change*:

- performance: $225 first hour, $175 additional hours

- travel: +$20 for every 30 minutes of driving (starting from Brick NJ 08724)

- costume: first included, $75 per additional, 1 hour of time needed per change

Approximately 90% of the work of a performer is completed before the event, in the forms of ongoing specialized training, speciality equipment, insurance, permits, marketing, contract negotiation, costume material purchase, costume design, costume creation, costume maintenance, hair styling, makeup artistry, travel, etc. For this reason, a 50% deposit is due to hold the event date.

How do you accept payments? 💳

Zelle is preferred. PayPal and check are acceptable.

How tall are you up there? 👀

Typically, I will be about 9-10 feet tall (5'6" + 3' stilts + 1-ish' headpiece). Stilt heights can be adjusted between 18 inches (1.5 feet) to 48 inches (4 feet).

What if my event space has low ceilings? 📏

If you really like my work but your event space has a low ceiling, I can adapt the look and perform as a ground character in heels, sneakers, roller skates, etc.!

How can I book you for my event? 🧾

Please use the Contact page on this website (it works just like sending an email).