Who we are
Owners and Management
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Mimi (BJ The Clown)
Mimi founded Klown Kapers Inc in 1983 after completing her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater from Florida State University (1977) along with her Florida Teachers Certification in Secondary Level Drama Education (1978). Mimi created a character (BJ the Clown) in honor of her two small children, Benjamin and Julie Rose. Mimi traveled from one show to the next, building her clientele for many years while also teaching full-time drama classes and mentoring individuals. BJ the Clown became quite popular (and well requested) in the area, being the only service provider of this kind for decades. Services that include, Clowning, Story Telling, Puppetry, Face painting, Ballooning, Quick Sketch, DJs, Magicians, Character Actors, Henna, Temporary Air Brush Art, Juggling, Fire Performances, Sing-a-grams and so much more!
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Julie (Rosie the clown)
Julie started face painting at the very young age of 5-years-old. Being the daughter of BJ The Clown in Tallahassee Florida, performing and visual art is definitely in her blood! Julie grew up assisting her mother at many events (large and small) in the big bend area and in southern Georgia. Julie was face painting at a weekly kids night at Ryan's Steak House by the time she was 12! At the age of 19, Julie attended her first international face and body art convention in 2003. She continued attending face and body art conventions anually to continue her education in technique, products and developing her own personal style. She also taught instructional face painting technique classes to other artists on an international level from 2006-2010. Julie has continued to face paint regularly at events weekly for over two decades as it is her passion! She has a love for working with kids and was also a preschool teacher in Tallahassee from 2006-2019. Julie is also an accomplished, trained dancer and taught dance (tap, jazz and ballet), to children ages 3-5 for 13 years and, she is a vocalist who regularly performs singing telegrams! Julie has moved into the position of co owner of BJs Party House with her mother, Mimi (retired teacher, and children's perfomer/face painter) and her step-dad Perry, (retired elementary PE teacher and track coach for Lincoln highschool), as well as her assistant who is her niece, Zion. Together, and with a team of 50 talented artists, performers and novelties, Julie and her family have been WOWING crowds and entertaining THOUSANDS of families for over 40 years!
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Zion (ZZ The Clown)
Zion is the granddaughter of BJ the Clown and the niece of Julie “Rosie the Clown.” Growing up in the family business, she spent her early years attending events and assisting BJ wherever she was needed, quickly developing both her performance skills and her professionalism.
Zion is a talented artist creating balloon animals, applying glitter tattoos, performing as beloved characters, and crafting wax hands. Beyond her creative abilities, she plays a key role behind the scenes, working directly with clients, coordinating performers, and helping manage the flow of each event. If she looks familiar, you may recognize her as the one of the on-site managers who ensures every event runs smoothly from start to finish.
Meet the Team
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Ceil
Ceil became a creative consultant and partner of Klown Kapers Inc. after having auditioned for and building a fan base for this Corporation by 1990. Ceil is a well-known performer as “Ceil the Mime” throughout North Florida and Georgia. Through this character, Ceil has provided hundreds upon hundreds of stage, street, school, mall, church, legislative, private, and broad public event performances in her 38 years in the business. Ceil is the consummate versatile artist with expertise in Signing, puppetry, photography, face painting, character acting, balloon sculpting, dancing, modeling, and more!
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Polka Dottie
Mary is a performer that usually performs as her Clown Persona — Polka Dottie. Mary is a passionate and talented balloon artist that loves to get into character and bring joy through her art. Mary has worked with the company for many years and has proven herself to be a reliable performer. At a very young age, she said she wanted to “be a clown” when she grew up, and that is just what she did! Mary has a lot of experience working with children, as well as with children and adults with disabilities. Mary is also a musician and occasionally is booked for gigs that involve playing an instrument. For example, during the holidays, she has repeatedly been booked for gigs where she dresses up as an elf and plays holiday songs on her guitar. Mary has a BIG fun-loving and friendly personality and adores working with the public through art and music.
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Mike
Michael is a master artist and his story begins in Chairs-Capitola. A local of Tallahassee, Mike attended Chaires Elementary, Elizabeth Cobb Middle, and graduated from Lincoln High School. Mike has been drawing since his youth. He has always been fascinated with comic book art and has always attempted to draw his comic book hero. This is what led him to develop a love for art. Through the years, drawing just for fun, everyone encouraged him to do something with his talent, and he gravitated toward caricatures. Now he constantly practice and study to become better at the art of caricatures. Mike is a current member of the International Society of Caricature Artists, where he is in touch with colleges that help him to develop his skills further. Mike has been an artist at BJ's Party House for eight years, and we are proud to have him in our troupe!
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Javae
Javae is one of the many talented artists from BJs Party House and she can do balloon art, face painting, and airbrush tattoos! Javae has been in this type of work for 8 years now training, working, and helping on the sidelines as a children's entertainer. In addition to entertaining, Javae loves to paint and do arts and crafts as hobbies. Javae has been with BJ's Party House for almost a year and plans to continue making fun memories with her co workers and clients!
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Arnold
Arnold is an amazing one of a kind, versatile actor! From classic characters to those of his own design, Arnold is a master in the arts! Arnold's characters are always well researched and designed with attention to detail like none other! Arnold's vocal impersonations, impeccable dialect, and well-scripted shows make him a well sought out talent for a wide variety of venues! Arnold has graced many private and public events with his emcee expertise, his character interpretations, and his exciting temporary airbrush tattoo artistry. We celebrate seven years with Arnold's participation with BJs Party House performances.
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Allen
Allen's love for juggling and fire arts takes him back to his High School years learning from one of the best in Tallahassee at Sail High School! Now, as a well-seasoned performer, Allen has whetted his performance appetite for the past six years providing amazing LED juggling and Fire Performances with The Party House Pyros. Allen is well known for his fire Staff performances and his skilled juggling techniques.
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Shilynn
Shilynn is a talented stilt walker and fire artist specializing in dragon rod fire and hoop spinning. Shilynn is always in demand and is excited to be a valued performer at this company.
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Seana
Seana is a gifted artist that is currently a visual arts major at FSU. She portrays many different princesses, fairy, and clown characters and has been working with BJs Party House for a year and a half. We are thrilled to have Seana as part of our team!
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Hazel
Hazel is an enthusiastic, dedicated performer whose interest in learning about her character interpretation for each topic and role she undertakes is stellar! A hard worker, and a novelty interactive booth team leader, this is our third year working with Ms. Hazel.
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Lukas
Lukas is a professional black belt instructor and a very talented young actor who loves kids and inspires them! Lukas enjoys character acting work and is a gifted vocal and dance performer for stage work. Lukas is new to the Company, and we are thrilled to be working with him!
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Tommy
Tommy has been entertaining crowds since his college days. He has been with BJ’s Party House since 2004 and brings his balloon twisting, magic shows, and DJ skills to the the team. He is well known in Tallahassee for his work with his church and our community. We are honored to have Tommy as a part of our troupe and we know you will enjoy his artistry and enthusiasm as he brings joy to everyone he meets!
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Mr. Shin
Hyun is a well-known Professor of Art and sculpture. When available, we are fortunate enough to have Hyun provide amazing quick sketch renditions that are traditional as well as offered in Korean Black ink on Rice paper! Unique, exquisite and wonderful are the words to describe the work of this sensational artist- whose multi medium sculptures and paintings are exhibited in France and in the United States at this time.
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Angela
Angela is a gifted artist and has been crafting and painting her whole life.
Angela enjoys working with different art mediums including oil painting, dry pastels, acrylics and party decorating. Angela is a very talented face painter and has been with Bjs party house for four years. Angela is also a mother to three wonderful children.
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Maribel
Maribel has been working with BJ's Party House for 8 years! Before she started working with BJ's Party House she was a preschool teacher specializing in Spanish and Art. Maribel has always loved working with children and is a talented artist that is bilingual. She also enjoys creating art in different forms and with different mediums.
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Lorenzo
Lorenzo is new to Tallahassee and to BJs Party House! Lorenzo is studying theater at FSU, and he portrays multiple superheroes and other male characters for our company. Lorenzo is also a talented musician and vocalist, as well as bilingual. We are excited to have him on our team of talented people!
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Megan
Megan is a Florida State alumni and a Tallahassee native who has been with BJ’s Party House since 2016. She is a talented henna artist who can create intricate designs of all sizes! Megan is a beautiful character actress and can portray Moana and Jasmine for a meet and greet.
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Hadleigh
Hadleigh has been working with BJ’s Party House as a face painter since her arrival in Tallahassee in January 2025 and has been excited to learn new art forms such as henna and glitter tattoos. Hadleigh has worked with children since 2022 as an art instructor, and she is currently attending Florida State University for her bachelor’s in fine arts, specializing in sculpture. She holds a great interest in costume design and is deeply interested in the world of whimsical fantasy, and it shows through her excellent work!
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Ashlee
Ashlee is well known in our area for her unique face artistry and her love of children! With over seven years of experience in her chosen art form, we are honored and pleased to work with Ashlee and all of her fans who request her artistry! Look for Ashlee wherever wholesome, fun events are happening for families!
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Amanda
Amanda is a natural performer jumping head first into live acting and special effects makeup at the age of 15. She is a voracious learner who tackles new art mediums with a go-getting attitude. Since joining our troupe, Amanda has become skilled in balloon and bubble art, wax hands, character acting, clowning, and tarot and she continues to enthusiastically expand her repertoire of entertainment services to offer clients. In addition to her life in the arts, Amanda has spent the majority of her life enjoying being a vocal volunteer and advocate for animals, human rights, and people with disabilities! Amanda has been with BJ’s Party House since 2020.
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JonPaul
JonPaul is a current Florida State University student. He’s worked as an actor in theater and performed for two Southern Shakespeare shows. He specializes in balloon animals and airbrush tattoos and he also does Tarot card readings. JonPaul enjoys playing a variety of characters for parties and events and his upbeat personality captivates audiences of all ages. JonPaul has been with BJs Party House since 2024.
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Robert
Robert is a talented and daring young fire performer who has graced BJ's Party House with his artistry for the past 7 years! Robert is a remarkable, experienced Katana (swords) and fire staff performer- in addition to being an awe-inspiring Fire Breather and instructor. Robert is also a master Wax Hands Machine technician whose expertise takes him to a large festival and fairs convention every fall.
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Ashley
Ashley discovered her love for performance through school theatre, where she learned to bring characters to life both onstage and behind the scenes. She fell in love with creating magical moments for others, whether through costume, character work, or playful storytelling. She's excited to bring her energy and heart to every party and is thrilled to be party of the BJ Party House team!
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Aliyah
Aliyah has always had an interest in art and she loves diversifying her practices. She enjoys drawing, jewelry making and photography. In May 2025, she graduated from FSU with her Bachelor's in Studio Art and she plans to use her skills in the animation industry! She's relatively new to the face painting team, but her enthusiasm and desire to bring smiles to those she paints! Aliyah enjoys acquiring new looks and putting her own spin on things. She's excited to be apart of the BJ's team and to continue learning from those around her!
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Mariana
Mariana is a Theatre and Hospitality major at Florida State University who has been performing, acting, singing, and sewing her entire life. She is a bilingual performer specializing in interactive, character-driven performances. Mariana specializes in character actress work and is also a whiz with costuming and making custom creations. Her skills have landed her the position of current manager of costuming with BJs Party House. With a passion for storytelling, a captivating singing voice and a love for every type of celebration, she brings warmth and fun to every event she attends!
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Jillian
Jillian has been working at BJ’s Party House since 2025 and has had party princess experience since 2023. With six years of theatre and acting training, she brings strong performance skills, creativity, and confidence to every event she attends. Her 6 year background in theatre allows her to fully step into character, making each princess feel authentic and magical for every child she meets. She is passionate about creating unforgettable memories through singing, storytelling, games, and interactive experiences. Her goal at every party is to make each child feel special, celebrated, and part of their own fairytale.
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Aspen
Aspen Grady (She/Her) has always been a fan of the stage, even if she wasn’t on it until more recently. She started her theatre journey in February 2025, and it has been the happiest and most fulfilling experience of her life. She has been in shows such as "Merrily We Roll Along" at Quincy Music Theatre (Evelyn/Ensemble), "Newsies" at CSYT (Seitz), "Twelfth Night" at FSU's GSP (Second Officer), and more! Since the start, Aspen has nonstop booked shows and gigs, and has happily performed just about anywhere that’ll let her, including the lovely company of Bj’s Party House. Aspen is just about the biggest fan of musicals, so singing, acting, and dancing? She has got it all covered, especially when bringing to life her childhood heroes and princesses. The idea of bringing the same joy she had to younger generations just about makes her squeal!! (She is dramatic per the theatre kid in her). Currently, she is a sophomore BA Theatre Major at FSU and is thrilled to continue performing even after she graduates. No role is too big, and no party is too small!
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Melissa
Melissa Gonzalez-Lopez is a Cuban artist living and working in Tallahassee. She joined BJ's Party House as a face painter in 2025. Melissa earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Florida State University in 2021 and has since been honing her skills across multiple mediums like painting, ceramics, printmaking, photography, and installation. She is bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish.
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Deana
Deana joined BJ's party house in 2025 to learn the art of face painting! At the age of 15, she began her journey as an artist in scary special effects, and still enjoys the craft to this day. After many years dabbling in a multitude of different makeup mediums, a chance meeting with our capable staff inspired her to delve into the world of face painting. Dedicated to making every event magical, she plans to continue learning new skillsets to expand as an entertainer and make amazing memories for you and your family!
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Maia
With a gentle touch and an artist’s eye, Maia brings creativity and calm confidence to every event. A face painter since 2024 with BJ’s Party House, she creates beautiful, detailed designs that make every child feel special. Currently pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Studio Arts at Florida State University, she pairs her artistic training with a genuine love for working with kids. With experience as a teacher’s assistant for students from 1st through 8th grade, she connects naturally with all ages by bringing patience, warmth, and just the right amount of cool. Beyond art, Maia is passionate about languages and is on her way to becoming a polyglot while majoring in Japanese, bringing curiosity and creativity into everything she does.
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Neil
Neil is a lifetime resident of Monticello, FL. His background is in drawing portrait artistry murals and quick sketch art for over 50 years. Neil has been with BJ’s Party House since 1955 and he continues to wow crowds with his profile colored chalk quick sketch artistry on a regular basis. Neil is a father and a grandfather and he loves what he does which is creating special memories and moments for families!
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Howard
I've always enjoyed cosplay before I knew the term and in October as that seemed to be the only time people did it. I've done some acting such as being a Roman soldier in an Easter production, ballet acting in "The Nutcracker" and being various characters in a local musical. Overall I like taking on a character and acting it out. Just three years ago I went to a con and met my people. My eyes were opened and since then I cosplay year round helping at events and cons when opportunity presents itself. It's also fun to meet other like minded people who enjoy cosplay and let their creativity flow. I look forward to bringing smiles to young and old alike.
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Troy
Troy has always loved character performing. When he was a kid he would pretend to be different characters. He would take on their persona and the way they would dress, long before people knew the word 'cosplay'. Years later he was invited to his first Con and his eyes were opened to the world of cosplay. He has been doing Cosplay and character performing for 8 years, bringing to life multiple characters and is able to revisit his love from childhood. He also is a graphic novelist with Kindle publishing. He looks forward to working with all of the talented people with BJ's Party House!
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Jessica
Jessica was in drama club in high school. That's where she cultivated her love for portraying different characters. More though than playing characters, she enjoyed working backstage with her fellow thespian's, creating the perfect looks. It wasn't until years later when she got her first sewing machine, and started creating the looks herself that she finally felt at home. Creating the perfect looks herself and then portraying the character perfectly are her passion. She is excited to be added the BJ's Party House team!