Faculty
The Ohio College of Clowning Arts

Robert Kreidler - Founder

Founder of the College, passed away in the Spring of 2010. He was a professional clown for over a quarter century. He performed nationally as Rufus D. Dufus and specialized in broad physical (slapstick) comedy. A trained stage actor he combined his theatrical and physical skills to put a smile on the face of his audiences. A skilled teacher he delighted in training clowns to be professional entertainers.

The Ohio College of Clowning Arts, founded in 1989, continues to train 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.

 Bob's humor, drive, and skills will be sorely missed. 

Michael Salvino - Headmaster
     Instructor Physical Clowning
     Instructor Magic for the Clown

Our headmaster was a 1996 graduate of the college. He is accomplished at helping students learn attitudes, skills, and subject matter that will contribute to their development as physical comedic actors.

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.

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.

Yulia Gray
    Instructor

A Graduate of the Class of 2008 and an actor she performs as Yulia Gray and as Alizaran Blue. A native of the former Soviet Union, Yulia brings an uncomprimising passion to her her work. Her primary areas of expertise are in Characterization, Physical Clowning and the creation of unique routines.