Turrentine Entertainment
Address: 679 W Littleton Blvd. Suite 110, Littleton
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Founded: 2010
Contact: 720-276-3164,ٳܰԳپԱԳٱٲԳԳ.dz/
Employees: 1
Interview with Carrie Turrentine, head clown
Q: How did you get involved in this business?
A: I had a powerful experience as a child but was not encouraged to pursue a profession that others considered non-traditional. As an adult, someone encouraged me to take up street performing as a mime, which I did as a living statue on the 16th Street Mall. My performances were always well received and I learned a lot about myself and human nature. Then, I started taking classes in all sorts of performing arts.
Q: What distinguishes you from other businesses in your category?
A: Largely, through my street performing experience as well as classes from Clown U, I have a varied entertainment background. I really enjoy clowning and have great respect for the traditional clowning method, but I can always be hired to provide simple balloon twisting or simple face painting with the same dedication I would give to a full clowning performance.
Q: What do you like best about your line of work?
A: I often perform at children’s parties and I consider it an honor and a privilege to be invited into what are some of the most tender and valuable moments in a family’s life. I feel deeply touched to be entrusted to impact the lives of children on these special occasions and to be entrusted with helping create these valuable memories.
Q: What is your business’ biggest challenge?
A: The clown archetype is a powerful one with both light and dark sides. Unfortunately, some people have intentionally used this image inappropriately.Those of us who consider clowning our birthright attempt to brighten and honor the tradition through our wholesome good-hearted antics.
Q: Something people might be surprised to learn about you or your business:
A: I’m so proud and excited to have received a scholarship to clown college and I’m so excited to use those things in my business. Sometimes I tell people what I do and they don’t think that it’s a real profession. I’m here to tell you clowning is not just funny business!