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Where do you usually perform?
Most of my shows are at birthday parties in private homes. I have also performed for children at Sunday School parties and
picnics, Cedar Sinai Children's Hospital, Hope in Youth at Phillips Temple, Landmark West, New Horizon and other private preschools,
libraries, Hyde Park, LA Emergency Preparedness, Community Health Fairs, festivals and the Endearment Gallery. I have also
performed for adults at Linn House Aids Foundation, board and care homes for mentally disturbed and retirement centers. I
have marched in the Salutes to Park & Rec, Lunar New Year, Toluca Lake and Burbank Parades.
I have traveled to perform in LA County at Valencia, Van Nuys, Santa Clarita, Rancho Palos Verdes, Glendale, Canyon Country,
West Hills, Studio City, Los Angeles, La Canada, Beverly Hills, Phillips Ranch, Woodland Hills, Long Beach, Encino, Pacific
Palisades and Duarte. I will travel to Orange County, San Bernardino County and Riverside County.
What's the quickest way to contact you?
The most efficient method of contacting me is by telephone at (818) 472-3490 or send me an email at sherri7clown@yahoo.com.
How long does your act last?
My shows last approximately 1 or 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Do you have references?
Absolutely! In fact, you should avoid any performer who does not want to give references from satisfied customers. You may
read some of the testimonials on my site.
What is the cost of your show?
Since the length and type of shows I do vary, the cost varies as well. Call (818) 472-3490 and we can discuss your
individual needs and I can give you the most accurate price quote for your particular event.
How long have you been performing as a clown?
I have performed as a clown for the last 9 years. In 1996 the Encino Community Church hosted a series of clown classes, moderated
by a Shriner Clown for members interested in clowning. Afterwards, I became a member of the World Clown Association and in
June 1998 received a free scholarship to Clown Camp at the University of La Crosse, Wisconsin. It is there that I received
my certificate for study in Clownology. I trained in the skills of clown skits, face-painting, animal balloons, clown magic
and it was there that I developed the original look, character & costume for POPO the Clown. Since then, Popo's look
and costume have changed substantially to a more friendly, happier clown in order to be more inviting to children.
As a member of the Clowns of America International, I have received training at several conventions (including the Mooseburger
Clown Camp), and received Certificates of Participation in makeup, skits and paradeability at the 1999 Texas Clown Association
Convention. I have been performing as a clown ever since.
I'm a member in good standing of local Ring 21 of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, which has helped me greatly
in developing my skill in presentation, misdirection and the Art of magic in general.
I am a self-taught ventriloquist with two puppets, Jo Jo (a Charlie McCarthy dummy) and Sally (a hand-made wooden dummy).
I am currently acting President of the Ventriloquist Club of Southern California (in honor of its originator, Dan Payes)
based in Eagle Rock, California. Trained ventriloquists and ventmakers come to share their love of the Art with each other
on the second Tuesday of each month.
How would you best describe your act?
The best way I can describe my act is to say that I perform "clown fun" for children. I am a friendly clown who
always waits for the child to come up to me and want to watch my act or be involved. Children love balloons and silly magic
with doves and I teach them how to hold the doves and become friends with them.
My puppets talk to the children and they are amazed that the puppets are talking and not me. Parents laugh also and like
my magic and even want their faces painted sometimes. If the parents see that the children are happy, they are happy with
the show.
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