Faculty
The Ohio College of Clowning Arts

Robert Kreidler - Headmaster

Founder and Headmaster of the College, he has been a professional clown for over a quarter century. He performs nationally as Rufus D. Dufus and specializes in broad physical (slapstick) comedy. A trained stage actor he combines his theatrical and physical skills to put a smile on the face of his audience. A skilled teacher he delights in training clowns to be professional entertainers.

The Ohio College of Clowning Arts, founded in 1989, trains professional clowns with professional understood as one who aspires to the highest standards of this ancient and honorable art. The College is dedicated to raising the skill set of local clowns and training them for venues other than the circus.

Michael Salvino
     Instructor Physical Clowning
     Instructor Magic for the Clown

A 1996 graduate of the college Mike performs as a clown – Flapjack and as a magician. He is the founder of the Salvino Family Show. In this latter capacity he works with his three children producing clowning and comedy magic shows. He also has created his own line of magic and comedy materials

Mike starts his fourth year an instructor with the college where he helps students learn attitudes, skills, and subject matter that will contribute to their development as physical comedic actors.

Dena Schnupp
      Costumer

She has been assisting students to design and develop their clown costume and help students to use that costume in various performing scenarios to include stage and strolling clowning.

A 1992 graduate of the college Dena has been a valued member of the staff for a decade.

Barbara Mascio
     Instructor
     Web Master

A 2007 graduate of the college Barbara performs as Jamdealie D. Light. Barbara assists the Headmaster teaching Clown Characterization and contributes to The Business of Clowning and The Marketing Your Clown Seminars with cost-effective marketing ideas.

As web master she runs www.clownsentertain.com promoting graduates as entertainers for hire. The web site is exclusive to graduates of The Ohio College of Clowning Arts and provides ample opportunity for each clown to successfully market his or her respective business.