Coming at our Next Meeting
Marcela "Mama Clown"
Murad
Born in Colombia, South America
and a resident of South Florida for the past 36 years, Marcela is recognized
as one of America's premiere children entertainers. A two-time recipient
of the Clown of the Year Award from the South East Clown Association,
she is known for her lively personality and her natural ability for
dealing with kids. As an Artist-In-Residence for Clowns of America International,
she travels internationally teaching all aspects of clowning.
Marcela is editor and publisher of Face
Painting International Magazine dedicated to promoting the art of face
painting worldwide, owner of Silly Farm Products and the producer of
the annual Face Painting International Convention.
A former columnist for Laughmakers Magazine
and recently the Funny Paper, she is a published author of several books
on the arts of clowning and face painting. In 1997 she was featured
on the nationally syndicated "Cristina Show". Visitors to
the Ron Lee Clown Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada can view a display of
her career as a children entertainer. She was selected to be one of
eight worldwide clowns chosen to have their character immortalized in
the form of a fine porcelain doll of their image called the "Center
Ring Collection".
The Miami Herald named her a "Hometown
Hero" for her work with the underprivileged children and the Associated
Press called her an "Angel of Cheer" for her dedication to
bringing cheers to those affected by Hurricane Andrew.
Marcela believes that one of the nicest
things we can give to children are happy memories. All Star Events,
a company she founded and is now operated by her sister Claudia Banks,
have been providing quality entertainment to the South Florida area
for the last 23 years. Silly Farm Products manufactures and distributes
clown supplies to the trade.
A volunteer helping a wide variety of children
programs, she attributes her success to love and respect for the art
of clowning and face painting. Her goals are to continue being influential
in elevating her professions to new dimensions through education and
the development of new products.
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, February 11, 2004,
7:00 PM
THE
FUNNIES 
