Category Archives: Hospital Clowning

Hospital Clowning: Hello Monday

Posted on 2018/02/26 by circuskitchen

I was already in the middle of Parenting Class when an uneasy feeling caused me to double check my schedule and, WOOPS, I’m due at the hospital in 45 minutes!  Off I run across town, and valet my car for … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Laughter Doo-Dee

Posted on 2018/02/21 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, February 21st 2018 1)  New Lyrics In pre-op with Dr. Bucket Buster today I improvise some novel and tasty lyrics.  Check it out; The Doo-Dee Song [0:25]: [Side Note:  When I played this for my daughter, she said, “That’s IT!?”  … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Seven Discoveries

Posted on 2018/02/15 by circuskitchen

Thursday,  February 15th 2018 1)  Therapy Dogs One of the hazards of hospital clowning is crossing paths with therapy dogs.  I say ‘hazard’ because I love animals so much and when I ran into Cooper today I came unglued.  Look at … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Talk Like Dees

Posted on 2018/01/30 by circuskitchen

Tuesday,  January 30th 2018 Yesterday two of our clowns visited a very special long term “frequent flier” friend and fan of our team.   I will call her “Boss Lady” on account of her renowned personality.  She is in her early … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: ABCD with Dr. Gonzo

Posted on 2018/01/26 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 26th 2018 Blessed to work with Dr. Gonzo not once but twice this week!   A) KAZOO DUNNIT A seven year old boy named Jesus speaks only Spanish.  After exhausting our limited Spanish we devolve into strictly Kazoo Language, … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: First Annual Meeting of the Noses

Posted on 2018/01/21 by circuskitchen

January 2018 – Dallas TX My first ever hospital clowning convention! 2018-01 FIRST ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NOSES [2:30]:   ♥

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Hospital Clowning: You Never Know

Posted on 2018/01/18 by circuskitchen

Thursday, January 18th 2018 Today we gowned up all the way three times.  That’s three times more than I ever have before.  Twice were for rooms that we almost blew by until curiosity revealed a situation ripe for Hospital Clowning.  … Continue reading →

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Meeting of the Noses: ClaraJane and Dr. Dazzle

Posted on 2018/01/15 by circuskitchen

January 15th 2018 The fateful meeting of two very special ladies! 2018-01-15 ClaraJane and Dr. Dazzle [0:54]: ♥♥

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Meeting of the Noses: Jeff Smithson

Posted on 2018/01/14 by circuskitchen

Jan 15th 2018 One of my favorite colleagues, teachers and fellow Dell’Arte grads of all time! 2018-01-14 Meeting of the Noses:  feat. Jeff Smithson [1:01]:   ♥

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Meeting of the Noses 2018: Magical Clown SONG

Posted on 2018/01/14 by circuskitchen

January 14th 2018 2018-01-14 Magical Clown SONG [1:28]: ♥

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