Miss TeaCup the Clown

03/18/2024

A children’s birthday party can become a lifetime memory with the presence of a clown. Happy faced clowns with big red noses are staple entertainment at many children’s parties, making everyone laugh and performing a wide array of tricks.

03/14/2024

When did the history of the clown begin? No one really knows. Records of clowns who entertained royal families, though, have been dated to thousands of years ago – even as far back as the ancient Egyptians.

03/11/2024

When you are not quite sure of what you want for your child’s birthday party, we can help you choose a variety of entertainment and performance options. From clowns to face painting, there is a lot to do.

03/07/2024

Chester had plenty of Cheetos at the ARA trade show. I love Cheetos!

03/07/2024

03/07/2024

Dancing at the ARA trade show!

03/07/2024

Did you know that clowns were utilized for entertainment in a variety of cultures around the world? Just a few of these include the ancient Egyptians, ancient Romans, ancient Greeks, Chinese societies, Indian societies, and many European countries.

03/04/2024

What is the Auguste Face? This is the traditional makeup face for clowns, named after an original French happy whiteface clown character. There are many different types of Auguste Faces, but the most well-known include the big red nose with red, black, and white face paint.

02/29/2024

Have a family party coming up? If there is anything that involves kids, a clown might be a fun option. He or she can bring a smile to the most cynical face, and make your party one that will always be remembered.

02/26/2024

In 1968, the Clown College was founded by the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, offering free tuition to select students in order to make sure that the profession didn't die out. The school closed down in 1997.

02/22/2024

One of history’s most famous clowns is the jester Yu Sze, who was the jester to China’s 300 BCE emperor Shih Huang-Ti, who built the Great Wall of China. Yu Sze is famous for convincing the emperor not to paint the Great Wall.

02/19/2024

Many of us would like the opportunity to simply act silly and play around with others. We often call that “clowning around,” and that comes from the fact that clowns typically do act silly and most often are working with other clowns in performing their antics.

02/15/2024

According to a survey, about 42% of Americans are afraid of clowns. Luckily, many modern party clowns do not wear the creepy clown costumes anymore, so it’s completely possible to host a birthday party without scaring the parents away.

02/12/2024

Depending on the region where you live, you may be familiar with different types of clowns. Many American clowns tend toward broader humor that may include a healthy dose of slapstick, while European clowns tend to prefer a more subtle approach.

02/08/2024

When it comes to free-hand painting and airbrushed painting, there are several holiday themes to choose from which include gingerbread men, Santa Claus, Halloween, and others.

02/05/2024

The harlequin clown in the medieval Commedia della Arte tradition- a character who traditionally carries a walking stick among his or her props that is often turned against him or her by the rest of the troupe- may be part of the meaning of the term “slapstick” comedy.

02/01/2024

National Clown week is an annual event that attracts thousands of clowns from around the world. More than 10,000 clowns participate in the Clowns of America International and there are believed to be more than 20,000 professional clowns worldwide.