Friday, February 14, 2020

 

2020 Clown Coach - Angel Ocasio

In 2012 Angel, Randy and Janet Tucker taught at the Next Step Workshop in Eden Prairie, MN.  We are thrilled that Angel will be sharing his expertise once again in 2020!


Angel performs and teaches comedy & clowning skills throughout the United States. He has also performed and taught in Puerto Rico, Canada, Bermuda, Malaysia, China & Mexico. Angel is the founder and director of the famed Comedifest Convention in America's Northwest.


He produces, directs, writes, performs and emcees for variety, vaudeville, & USO style shows. He is also an actor who has appeared in several T.V. commercials & television shows (Harley-Davidson, Figaro’s Pizza, GRIMM, etc.). 

As a strolling act, Angel has entertained the audiences for such top performers as Willie Nelson, James Taylor, John Mayer and Pink Martini. He has performed on stage as the opening act for Wayne Newton and Patrick Lamb. Angel had a short stint as a featured clown for Culpepper & Merriweather Great Combined Circus and made promotional appearances for Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus. He also entertained at a Cirque du Soleil “Saltimbanco” premiere party in Portland, Oregon. 

A graduate of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College, Class of ’84. Angel was selected as the Clowns of America International 2003 “Clown of the Year.” He has been the featured performer and lecturer for basically every major clown convention in America. 

Since 2011, Angel has been the official Portland Rose Festival’s award-winning “Clown Prince” and is the artistic director for the Rose Festival Clowns, now in its 13th year. 

Angel is the author of the practical, insightful and inspiring book, "Clowning: Keep It Simple. Keep It Real."  Angel also loves to play the ukulele and sing classic jazz songs.

Randy says, "In my estimation, his talent is only exceeded by his heart."

Don't miss this opportunity to come and learn and be coached by one of the finest!


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