Cheri "CherriOats" Venturi
She became a character about 11 years ago. Before she taught school for over 25 years. Her degree is in education from Marquette University. However, her recent teaching has been in the area of clowning. She have lectured at both COAI and WCA conventions, along with regional conferences and alley meetings. Also have been on staff at Clown Camp in Wisconsin, Clownfest, the Very Special Arts of Indiana, The Clown Around in Tennessee and Moose Camp.
Heather Banks, Silly Farm
She is now headed by President/ CEO Heather Banks, a Florida State University graduate and an experienced face painter and lecturer.
Bob & Theresa Gretton( Bunky & Blinky)
They have been clowning around for over twenty years. They are both longtime members of Clowns of America International, Inc., (COAI). Blinky has served on the executive board as secretary since 1996; and Bunky is the chairman of International Clown Week (August 1-7) and Vice President of the Southeast Clown Association (SECA). They both are longtime members and past presidents of Kapitol Klowns, Alley #6. Bunky and Blinky perform at many types of events. How about inviting them to your child's birthday party? Your company picnic? Your next business promotional? Book them for stage shows, school shows, county fairs, walk arounds, and much, much, more. Bunky and Blinky also specialize in balloon creations and can amaze everyone with their magical fun shows. Or put a smile on your face with Blinky's cute face painting styles. Both also teach clowning and lecture nationwide.
Grettons
Teresa and Bob Gretton stepped into the shoes of �Blinky� and �Bunky-the-Clowns� in the late 1970�s. Bob studied at the Circus Hall of Fame, Sarasota, FL. 1977. From 1982-1988, they both starred in and produced their own one-hour weekly cable television show, �Clowning Around with Bunky.� Teresa serves as Secretary to Clowns of America International (COAI). Bob and Teresa lecture at COAI and regional conventions as well as workshops and seminars. Bob is Past President for the SouthEast Clown Association, & has served in other clown associations. They have appeared on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart on the Comedy Central Channel and the National Geographic Channel. Together they have produced half time shows for the Washington Redskin�s football organization. Their performances at the White House, Capitol Bldg, and the Kennedy Center join countless parties, picnics, school and stage shows, and festivals.
Links to other sites on the Web
Carnival Cruise Line
COAI.ORG
Silly Farm
World Clown Assoc.
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