Lecturers

DAVID “THE ASTONISHING MR PITTS” PITTS

David Pitts has been drawing cartoons since he was very young, six or seven years old, and clowning has been a part of his life since shortly after that. He has long been interested by the similarities between the two art forms.

He thinks both clowning and cartooning are ways for us to express our own unique vision and sense of playfulness, to tell stories, to entertain. Clowns are in many ways cartoons come to life.

Several years ago he came up with the idea of teaching children the basics of drawing and cartooning at public libraries. It has become one of his most popular offerings, and he has been surprised and delighted over the years to discover that it’s something that adults enjoy very much as well, often even more that the children do. Perhaps this is because we adults tend to limit ourselves, tell ourselves we can’t do a thing because we’re not very good at it. But with cartooning, like clowning, it’s about having fun and developing your own way of doing it. There’s no wrong way to draw cartoons! Your own way is the RIGHT way! Join us and draw together!

BRENDA “FLOWERS” MARSHALL

Brenda Marshall has been sharing the gospel with children of all ages as “Flower the Clown” since 1981.  Her book, Sharing God’s Love – A Guide to Christian Clowning, was written to encourage others in this unique ministry.  She was the first woman president of Clowns of America International, has served on the board of Texas Clown Association and Cowtown Clowns. Brenda has been privileged to perform in thirteen countries outside the U.S.  She has taught workshops on clowning at festivals and conferences from Fort Worth to Singapore.  And still attends clown school as a student whenever the opportunity arises.

 

AURORA “BEBOP” KRAUSE

“Bebop” began her adventure into the world of clowning in 1995. Her clown character “Bebop” is a musical and energetic clown who brings fun and enjoyment to all events. Her presentations include music, dance, silly magic, comedy antics, crazy skits and more.  She performs at children’s parties, family gatherings, festivals and conducts humor presentations for special interest groups. She is also a ‘Caring Clown’ who performs locally at hospitals, nursing homes and shelters.

 

 

 

LARRY “MR. HIPPS” HIPPS

Larry heads the Bring Them in Ministries, which he has for 40+ years. He combines old school with the latest methods to provide training that you can not get anywhere else.

DONNA “KATEY MAE” HUEY

BIO  coming soon

RUDIE “RUDIE DA CLOWN” ROSALES

Rudy is a bi-cultural, bilingual clown with a unique mixture of Texan and Mexican.  Rudy has been developing this unique character for 19 years. His shows offer a unique blend of dramatic comedic music and the use of mime with a touch of salt and pepper. 

 

 

TERRI “THE BALLOON LADY” STOKES

Terri is a certified balloon artist who has been twisting balloons since 1999! Her inspiration to become a balloon artist came from her Grandfather, who encouraged her, and taught her the basics.  Terri has gone on to become and International award winning balloon artist.  Be sure to stop by Terri’s balloon sculpture for a photo op! 

 

 

 KORNPOP

Kornpop McCullough has travelled and performed on 6 continents bringing laughter and God’s Love to young and old alike. I present the Gospel with balloons and illusions, and I also perform for Corporate events, Fairs, Schools, and Libraries. I have been performing professionally for 36 years, and yes I did legally change my name to Kornpop 6 years ago.

 

 

BECKY “SKEETER“ DELTENRE

BIO  coming soon

CLASSES:

GAMES

BUBBLE MAKING

 

MARGARET “MAGGIE” CLAUDER 

BIO

Margaret Clauder has been a full time performing artist since 1991, although she started clowning in 1984. She was the 2008 and 2013 “Best All Around Clown” selected by TCA.   She has performed for birthday parties, schools, libraries, daycares, fairs and festivals, for HOA’s, and corporate events.  She now travels all over Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana to perform for schools and libraries.  Margaret has been on the Texas Commission on the Arts traveling artist touring roster since 2008, an honor bestowed on less than 100 Texas touring companies.  She is the only ventriloquist to ever appear on the roster, but her skills include storytelling, magic and puppetry.  She has been a lecturer and performer at the Texas Storytelling Festival as well as the International Ventriloquist Convention.  

 

TELLO’S

BIO  coming soon