Yipee! Jamdealie here to say hello!

Jamdealie · #1 (**permalink**) 07-27-2007, 03:51 PM

Hello! Jamdealie D. Light here, from the Cleveland Ohio area. Graduate of the Ohio Clown College. My web site - http://www.clownsentertain.com/jamdealie

The_Princess_of_Bozonia · #2 (**permalink**) 07-27-2007, 04:16 PM

Welcome Jamdealie, I can see you'll be a D.Light to have around!

Fitzwilly · #3 (**permalink**) 07-27-2007, 04:48 PM

Well let me be the first to welcome you to the wide world of Clown-Forum Clowndum. What prompted you to pursue the fine art of making people feel good? Would you tell us a little about the clown college, I have seen the website before but never met anyone who has attended.

Jamdealie · #4 (**permalink**) 07-27-2007, 06:03 PM

My story? Well, I tend to work too much, 60 + hours a week. As I was approaching my 50th birthday, I realized I didn't have a hobby or creative outlet and so decided to take the classes for clowning, mostly just for fun and to have 'something' on my calendar other then work.

The curriculum was far more then I expected and I ended up learning a lot, not only about acting, physical comedy, and clowning - but about myself.

The process of character development was enlightening. I think, as a result of the training I received, I am a better person. I found the 'fun' side of me.

Once I performed in public a couple of times (part of our training) I got the 'bug' as they say. I love making people laugh. I especially love the work I'm doing as a clown in nursing homes, visiting with folks that have no family - no visitors - and have lost their oomph for life.

I highly recommend the Ohio Clown College. The headmaster (Robert Kreidler) is a seasoned actor, a story teller, and just an amazingly talented man. Most important, he is a patient man.

You can learn more by visiting his site http://www.ohioclowncollege.com

I never expected to have folks invite me to an event and pay me for this. But that's exactly what's been happening. In fact, I've had so many requests I have to pass them on to other clowns. I still have my day job but if I could ever figure out a way to let it go I think I could enjoy my life as a full time clown.

Any way, that's it for now. Thanks for asking.

Yin Yang · #5 (**permalink**) 07-27-2007, 07:46 PM

I'm also in the Cleveland, Ohio area. I'm nestled between Ashtabula and Youngstown. I never thought that I'd meet another Ohioan here.

Welcome.

P.S. How much is tuition at the Ohio Clown Colledge. I might want to attend some day.

saphireSue · #6 (**permalink**) 07-27-2007, 11:15 PM

Howdy and welcome to the group.

Jamdealie · #7 (**permalink**) 07-28-2007, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Princess_of_Bozonia

Welcome Jamdealie, I can see you'll be a D.Light to have around!

Thanks! Is there a particular way you prefer to have this forum listed or described on a web site? I can add this to our links page on http://www.clownsentertain.com/links.html if you like. Just let me know.

Jamdealie · #8 (**permalink**) 07-28-2007, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Yin Yang

I'm also in the Cleveland, Ohio area. I'm nestled between Ashtabula and Youngstown. I never thought that I'd meet another Ohioan here.

Welcome.

P.S. How much is tuition at the Ohio Clown Colledge. I might want to attend some day.

Hi there! Last year in our class we had a person from PA and a person as far west as Toledo attending. So, you are not too far away, that's for sure.

Class meets from 6 - 8 pm on Monday nights and there are occassional saturdays. Runs from Sept to April.

There is an open house event, "Introduction to Professional Clowning", free to attend, to meet the faculty, staff, and past graduates on August the 25th from 9 - 11 am. If interested, let me know and I'll get you the particulars.

Blessings, and enjoy your day!

Scruffy · #9 (**permalink**) 07-28-2007, 08:04 AM

Between Ashtabula and Youngstown....Hmmmmm. Sassy (Sassafrass) is from Mentor on the lake. Maybe we could have a get together the next time we get up to lake county!
Welcome to the forum!
Scruffy

Jamdealie · #10 (**permalink**) 07-28-2007, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Scruffy

Between Ashtabula and Youngstown....Hmmmmm. Sassy (Sassafrass) is from Mentor on the lake. Maybe we could have a get together the next time we get up to lake county!
Welcome to the forum!
Scruffy

Hi Scruffy,
Always up to meeting clown friends! I will be at the August 25th event if you want to come - easy way for us to meet one another. See http://www.clownsentertain.com/how.html for all the details.