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Introduction to Professional Clowning The Ohio College of Clowning, Ohio’s premier clown training center, announces an Introduction to Professional Clowning. This session is Saturday, August 23 from 9:30-11:00 AM at the College’s new home Musica, on Maiden Lane in Akron, OH. Professor Robert F. Kreidler says, “The purpose of our session is to inform students of what it takes to become a professional entertainer using the clowning arts.” Continue Reading

Are Kids Afraid of Clowns? Some are, some aren’t, but parents who want to hire a clown to entertain for their child’s birthday party should not make the assumption either way. A young child that can’t separate ‘reality’ from ‘fantasy’, typically a child under the age of three, might actually have a fearful reaction to a clown. But even that is not a steadfast rule. Continue Reading

Fat Clown to Triathlon After I took my luggage to my room via the elevator I decided that I would walk up and down the stairs the entire weekend. This really winded me as my floor was several flights up. I then got the idea I should do this more often because at the tender age of 47 (I would be 48 but I was sick a year) Continue Reading

Start Your Own Entertainment Business Hard economic times spur many people to begin thinking ‘outside the box’ in order to find a way to earn extra money to supplement underemployment and even to take charge of their future as a full time self-employed entrepreneurial business owner. Continue Reading

A Seriously Full Life Balanced by Attending Clown College My name is Barbara Mascio. My family life is active with my husband, our respective parents and grandparents, our siblings, our son and his wife and their 2 children. Sounds like a full life, doesn’t it? Full might actually be a good description. But in all reality, a better description might be ‘seriously full’. Continue Reading

A Clown, a Face Painter, or a Balloon Artist? For me face painting and balloon art are wonderful skills but they do not describe what clowns do. I train professional clowns at The Ohio College of Clowning Arts. We prepare students to become actors who specialize in broad physical comedy. Does that include balloons and face painting? Continue Reading

A hobo at heart Nurse, vet, teacher, and now a clown Congratulations Howie B. DeWin! Featured in the Sun Star, article written by Joanne Berger DuMound. Pedaling her floral-painted bicycle and carrying an open umbrella, scruffy-looking Howie stopped along the railroad tracks and asked the passersby if they knew where to find some California blankets. Continue Reading

Class Clowns Graduate The 2008 graduating class of The Ohio College of Clowning Arts performed for a sold-out audience at the Funny Stop Comedy Club located in Cuyahoga Falls. The show, titled ‘Comedy Capers’ was choreographed under the direction of Robert Kreidler, founder and headmaster. Continue Reading

Comedy Capers! The Ohio College of Clowning Arts 08 Graduates Preform LIVE! Fun for the entire family! Get the details!

Full Face Painting Seminar The Ohio College of Clowning Arts is proud to announce this seminar focused on Full Face Painting and Design led by Suzan Houston, 2008 Graduate of The Ohio College of Clowning Arts and a highly accomplished face painter.

Introduction to Balloon Sculpture and Close Up Magic A one day seminar, open to everyone age 16 and up. Hands on instruction designed for entry level balloonists and magicians. Continue Reading

There’s a clown in every family -- the Salvinos have four
Sunday, September 9, 2007
BY Saimi Rote Bergmann,REPOSITORY FOOD WRITER
The closeness of this family of five is easily apparent. But how did Mike and wife, Samar, do it? How did they convince their teens to spend time with Dad and each other, instead of hanging out with pals at the pool or the mall? Continue Reading

Kickin it With Kenny!
If you missed The Ohio College of Clowning Arts on Fox 8 News, 'Kickin' it With Kenny', you missed a fun segment. Watch it now!

Seriousity - Opening the Clown Chakra
Submitted by Clay Cotton
The Clown Scientists have found that all our problems can be placed under one main causal heading: Seriousity. It is the leading cause of everything from Cancer to Reincarnation. Continue Reading

Bath County Journal Features Gumball
Congratulations to Gumball for making the front cover! Read all about this interesting clown character - interview begins on page 7 of Bath Country Journal

Introduction to Professional Clowning
Complimentary Session - open to all 16 years of age and older. RSVP required. See Details

Harborside Health Care Clown Visit Update
As Activity Director of Harborside Healthcare, I highly recommend clowning for a therapeutic, good humor experience for residents who have been otherwise difficult to reach. A clown usually brings forth positive and happy memories of childhood. Continue Reading

Breaking Down the Fourth Wall Between You and Your Elder Client
The fourth wall, within the acting or speaking arena, might be described as the ‘curtain’ or the ‘stage’ that separates you from ‘them’. Of course, the actual stage and or curtain are not necessary at all to accomplish this definitive separation. It is simply, the state of mind of the one facilitating the activity. It is the difference between playing to and playing with your audience.Continue Reading

What Makes a Clown a Clown?
'The three most important elements of a clown character that will leave a lasting memory on your audience is; (a) The wig, (b) The nose, (c) The shoes.' I’m sorry, but this statement (the topic of an article posted on a ‘well-known’ clown web ring) is such a sad commentary of what makes a clown a clown. Continue Reading

From Fantasy to Reality Clowning Around to Find Your Real Self
Clowning around doesn’t just belong to the professionals. Allowing the 'Clown' inside ourselves to have a say can change how we look at ourselves, our life and the world around us. Choosing to become a clown brought out a part of me that I didn’t even know existed ... Continue Reading

Clown Therapy Pilot Study Announcement
Question: Will Clown Therapy impact the quality of life of an elderly person residing in a long-term care health facility? Harborside Health Care of Westlake Ohio is the first skilled nursing home in Ohio to engage in a pilot study that will test the following: Continue Reading

Fund Raising Event - OCC Scholarship Fund
The Oreck Retail stores in Mayfield Heights and in N. Olmsted are supporting OCC through a unique fundraising event scheduled for June 8th – 10th. The money raised will be used to establish a scholarship fund for potential students in need of financial assistance. Stop in and receive a FREE Oreck Car Vac! Continue Reading

How To Book Entertainment - - How to Avoid the Booking from Hell
You have been chosen. Designated! You volunteered? You failed to attend the last meeting and got the job. Your spouse said: 'It’s your turn.' Whatever. The fact remains you must find an artist, plan a party, show, assembly, holiday entertainment, etc. How did I get this job? Don’t ask - You got it. What do you do now? Fear not! Help is at hand. Continue Reading

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