Jessica Arjet is the person behind Penelope Foolish, and has been performing as a clown since 1998. Originally, she was Mz. Squiggles, an Auguste circus-type clown, but in 2003 she decided to change her look and her name to Penelope Foolish. Penelope is a more “human” clown, who concentrates on playing with the children as a super-sized party guest. She’s not just there to put on a show–she makes sure everyone gets into the action and has a great time. As a “new vaudeville” style clown, Penelope puts a special emphasis on improvisation and physical comedy.When not Clowning around Penelope is an owner and the Youth Programs Director of The Hideout Theatre in downtown Austin. And she runs The Flying Theater Machine- a special improv show for children every Sunday afternoon. Penelope is also 100% professional. She is a member of:
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Penelope is fully insured, and uses only the highest-quality supplies (like pure latex balloons and hypoallergenic face paints). She is dedicated to your satisfaction, and adheres to high professional standards so you don’t have to worry about your event being a success.
Penelope is also a certified Girl Scout Leader, a trained improv actor, a drama instructor for Zach Scott Theater and several home school co-ops, she also teaches of her own improv comedy classes and summer camps through the Hideout Theatre.
Pelnelope has worked with some of the biggest names around, and volunteered for top charities: