Sam Tee has been performing as “Uncle Button” for over 18 years. Speaking three languages, Sam resides in Malaysia which is the perfect launching point for ministry in Southeast Asia, Middle Asia and Central Asia. Uncle Button spreads joy and happiness to audiences locally and abroad. He has been a performer and instructor at numerous events. Some include: hosting “The Borneo Adventure” WCA 30th Conference Kuching in 2013, Flora Expo in Taiwan in 2011, Clown Camp USA, UK, Singapore, Japan and India, World Expo Aichi, Japan 2005, Clown A Round The World' Festival Singapore & Malaysia. Sam has been involved in several non-profit humanitarian organizations which “use red noses to spread God’s word to the needy and meet their basic need to smile in the midst of adversity.” From birthday parties to corporate events Uncle Button has brought memorable experiences to audiences of all ages. He is the author of Twist with Sam Balloon Video series. For more info see: http://www.balloontwistingwithsam.com/ And Check out his FaceBook page –Uncle Button Clown Supplies Uncle Button’s motto is “A happy heart does good like medicine.” Aurora Krause has been performing as “Bebop” since 1995. She is a Past President of the World Clown Assn.-2010-2011 and is currently serving as Education Director of the Texas Clown Association. She has been an instructor and performer throughout the United States including Puerto Rico and Alaska, as well as the UK, Mexico, Canada and Malaysia. Aurora performs in schools, hospitals, nursing homes, shelters, churches, prisons, festivals and family gatherings. She has also developed her own Clown Alley workshop “Spotlight on Clowning” which focuses on education and entertainment. An award winning clown with notable awards of ‘2006 Texas Ambassador of Clowning’ from the Texas Clown Association and ‘2002-All Around Clown’ and ‘2009-Clown of the Year’ from the World Clown Association. Her goal as an instructor is to teach clowning with passion and enthusiasm in order to inspire all clowns to represent the “Art of Clowning” with dedication and respect. To learn more about Bebop go to: http://www.bebopsworld.com/ Lee Andrews aka “Lew-E” is in his 20th year of performing. At nearly 300 events each year Lee entertains and educates, at schools, libraries, festivals, fairs, birthday parties, churches and corporate events. When Lee was two years old he created a clown character and at the time had no idea it would become his career. Lew-E has traveled for the Cole Brothers’ Circus, been in the Zac Brown Band’s music video “Goodbye In Her Eyes,” and has clowned on mission in Guatemala five times. Lee resides in Forsyth, Georgia with his wife, three dogs, two rabbits and pet goldfish. Check out his FaceBook page – Lee Andrews Productions Or his website: http://www.leeandrewsproductions.com/ Ron Anglin aka “dr. tiny” has been a professional juggler for the last 15 years with over 5500 shows to his credit. He served as an Army helicopter pilot and then as a high school teacher/coach before becoming a full-time entertainer. Ron now teaches for Cirque du Soleil’s outreach program for “at risk” teens, which is called Cirque du Monde. He also is part of the Big Apple Circus Clown Care Program at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. He primarily performs in schools, libraries and churches. He’s had several national tours with Dakota Assemblies and National School Assemblies. To find out more about Ron go to: http://www.quiteacatch.net/home.html Kristin Simpson specializes in face painting and storytelling. She blames the whole thing on her church. When her church needed a volunteer to face paint at a children's carnival, Kristin's journey began. Then, they started a clown ministry. She went to clown school and started clowning as “Dilly Bean.” Kristin and her company, Starshine Faces, have been painting faces and clowning around for over 13 years. They love to entertain children and adults at birthday parties, company picnics, kids zones for festivals, fairs, races and college football games. After taking a Bible storytelling course from a missionary at her church Story Expressions Shows were created. By combing the imagination of storytelling with the artistry of face painting, she created a unique and entertaining experience for all ages. Kristin has taught face painting classes for church groups, schools, libraries, clown conventions and was a guest instructor for Magic City Clown School. Learn more at: http://www.starshinefaces.com/ And Check out their FaceBook page – Starshine Faces Kitty Kuhr aka “Sunshine” has been performing for over 20 years at birthday parties, daycare centers, libraries, picnics and other venues. She has taught storytelling, costuming, and performance pizzazz at conventions and alley meetings up and down the east coast. She is the co-founder of “The Pirates of Pazzaz,” clown group that entertains at conventions in the eastern part of the United States. Ask her about the group and she will surely say, “It’s a pirates life for me!” Kitty and her husband, Tom, live in Milton, North Carolina. The business they own and operate is called Sunshine & Company. It produces custom clown costumes and foam give-away items that they call “Foam Fetti”. Check out their website: http://www.sunshineandcompany.com/ Andy Anderson aka “Smiley” has been clowning since 1984 when he performed at a Father’s Day picnic for his church. He is a member of: Clowns of America International (COAI), World Clown Association (WCA), Cowtown Clown Alley #135, and Texas Clown Association (TCA) where he has served as an area director, sergeant at arms and past president. Smiley has received the coveted Al Armstrong Award presented by Mid-Cities Clowns, awarded the prestigious Ceslee Conklings Award from the Cowtown Clowns and in 2003 he was TCA Ambassador of Clowning. Andy enjoys sharing his love of clowning and magic with others. He has been teaching for many years in creative arts schools, clown ministry training events, conventions, local alleys and his own clown business. He believes his strongest skill is clown magic. Learn more at: http://www.kudosclownandmagic.com/ Buddy aka “Mr. Bud” Lamb is a professional clowning expert, author and teacher who calls Columbus, Georgia home. Buddy is the senior pastor of the Schomburg Road Baptist Church. Buddy has taught clowning at numerous conventions and seminars since 1983. He has directed several clown troupes as well as published articles and scripts. Buddy now performs, entertains and delights audiences as Mr. Bud. Dean Cotton aka “DeanO” or “Skip” has been clowning since 2001 when he felt God calling him to share God’s love through clowning. He has clowned in hospitals, churches, camps, nursing homes and overseas mission trips. He has been on mission in England, Wales, Japan, Ukraine, Philippines, Thailand, India and Lebanon. He is the founding member and “Big Kahuna Boss Clown” of Clowns with New Hope, a local clown troupe with 8 active members in Fayetteville, Georgia. Under Dean’s direction, the Clowns with New Hope troupe hosts and produces “All Things Clown, A Clown Ministry Convention.” Dean teaches classes in the art of clowning at home, and he has taught at: Kentucky Clown Derby, Joey to the World, Show Me, TNT and others. He has attended conventions, camps, and workshops and knows that he still has a lot to learn. Check out his website: http://deanotclown.com/
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