Friday, January 19, 2018
Next Step Coach - Colleen Fouts
As a
children’s minister, "Ima P. Ugly" was the comedy character that
Colleen created and performed in her children's ministry programs. Colleen states she became a "real" clown in 1999
when she graduated as "Feliz"
from “Come
Join Us Clowns.”
Around 2001 the Silly
Saints Clown Ministry was founded at Faith Trinity Pentecostal Church where she
is called, "Clown Momma". The Silly Saints Clown Ministry has ministered
in Mexico as well as the Appalachian Mountains
in Kentucky on a number of occassions. The Kentucky Mission is called "Feed the
Lambs.” Colleen and her team aim to feed others spiritually with Gospel programs
and also materialistically. They minister in their local area at churches,
nursing homes and assisted living facilities. 
Colleen’s
goal is to help produce good quality clowning that reaches the world for
Christ, that lifts up the burdened hearts, that brings a smile to all ages and
simply makes memories for God's glory that will last a life time. You'll be blessed by spending time with this wonderful, experienced, effective clown at the Next Step Workshop.
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Registration Form for Next Step 2018
Name__________________________________________________________ Age__________ Guy or Gal?
Mailing
Address:______________________________________________________________________________
Telephone:__________________________________
Email:_______________________________________________________
Previous
Training?____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Foods you won’t eat
________________________________________________________________________
Medical issues we should be aware
of:_________________________________________________________
Favorite comic
actor/comedian?______________________________________________________________
Where do you
clown?_______________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
What specific topics are you hoping to
learn?__________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Interested in sharing hotel room
expense? Yes /
No
Need transportation from the
airport? Yes
/ No
($10 travel fee accepted at pick-up)
Other stuff you want us to
know:______________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
$_______________ (Registration is $375. Alumni rate: $325. To secure your spot, please send $75)
Randy Christensen, 2117
Peregrine Lane, North Mankato, MN 56003
(Checks written to Randy Christensen, not Next Step.)
(Checks written to Randy Christensen, not Next Step.)
Thursday, January 04, 2018
Next Step 2018 Co-Instructor: Jeff McMullen
Hey Hey!
Some of you that are new to the clown world may not be aware of Jeff. He has performed most of his recent career in the Appleton, Wisconsin area. He also has quickly risen to become one of the most noted "Santa Claus" performers in the USA.
Jeff is also a college speech instructor, motivational speaker, and certified karate coach. Jeff is a distinguised graduate of the Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus Clown College and, in his earlier days, toured nationally with the RBBB circus. Jeff also has represented McDonald's restaurants as part of its personality-based marketing programs.
In 1989, he was asked to serve as an instructor/curriculum developer for the Clown College's history-making founding session in Japan (the Gold Unit). He has been a personal mentor to many noted clowns performing today including Rone' & Gigi, Karen DeSanto, the Phoenix Suns Gorilla mascot, and the comedy duo, Miller & Mike.
In 1991, he became the star performer and Director of Western Entertainment at Reoma World (Theme Park), in Southern Japan. Jeff brings great insights on the business of clowning, along with comedy insights, routining and age-appropriate physicality. He has been a regular instructor at the Clown Camp in LaCrosse, Wisconsin and also recently taught at the American Clown Academy. You can read a bunch more about Jeff at: http://www.jeffmcmullen.com
I'm thrilled that you (and I!) will be able to learn from Jeff during our days together!
Next Step 2018. It's Happening!
It's happening! It will have been 3 years since the last "Next Step Workshop." Are you ready for the next step in your clowning? ...in your ministry? Join us on November 7-11 in Mankato, Minnesota.
I'm excited to announce that the main presenters/coaches, along with myself, will be Jeff McMullen and Colleen Fouts! (More information on them coming in future posts.)
Mark the calendar now and plan to join us next Fall!
I'm excited to announce that the main presenters/coaches, along with myself, will be Jeff McMullen and Colleen Fouts! (More information on them coming in future posts.)
Mark the calendar now and plan to join us next Fall!
