JUJU BEE THE CLOWN
I am a mother of two boys ages 12 & 14. I started clowning for my children family and friends. I decided that since I knew how to sew, I could make my costumes and I was gifted in the arts, so face painting would be easy. I, as many other clowns, started out as a whiteface, "Jingles The Clown". After many years as Jingles I evolved into "JuJuBee The Clown", an auguste clown, with help of my friend, Milton "Shortee" Eldridge.
I loved to learn new things -- that's when I bought my first balloon sculpturing book. After a gross or two of balloons, I was able to make four or five animals successfully. I was ready for my kid's birthday party. Much to my surprise, the adults had just as much fun as the children. After my first appearance, friends and family asked me to come to birthday parties and local charity events. This all started in 1987.
I belong to two clown organizations: Clowns Of America International and the World Clowns Organization. I have served as Vice President for and currently am President of the COAI Pounds of Clowns Alley #240. I am currently the Newsletter Editor for the Greater Boston COAI Alley #54. Since 1997, I have actively been involved with competitions and have won several awards for my balloon sculptures and single/double skits throughout the Northeast region. I guess you could say I have come a long way. I now do magic, puppetry, facepainting, and over 35 balloon sculptures as well as an assortment of balloon hats.
A smile on a small child's face is worth all the money in the world.