October 26, 2026: The Writer's Center, Bethesda, MD

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Karen has been a professional magician for most of her adult life, performing around the world. She has performed for a range of celebrities and politicians, including her own favorite RBG. Karen has clowned in hospitals for the past 15 years with Healthy Humor. Most recently she pivoted and got her Masters in Social Work, but is confident she will never stop performing because it is the "funnest thing ever." 

Matthew Pauli trained at the Ringling Bros Clown College, toured with Big Apple Circus, and has performed clown rounds at Children's National Medical Center and at Johns Hopkins Children's Center for over 25 years, so he looks pretty good on paper. He also appears at the Maryland Renaissance Festival and at theaters around the DC area, upholding his image of competence. He's one of the founders of Clown Cabaret and is delighted to have another chance to play with the clowns.

Rich co-created (w/Matthew and Karen) “Delusions of Grandeur” and “The Heist. He also created “God! The One-Man Show.”  Other credits include “Late Show with David Letterman,” Kennedy Center, Wolftrap, and the Vice Presidential Mansion. He worked as a Big Apple. Circus pediatric hospital clown. Since 2019, Rich has resided in NYC, appearing on Fallon’s “Tonight Show”, in Macy’s Parade, and he teaches for National Circus Project where he brings circus skills to a new generation.  www.richpotter.com

Comedy circus superstar Michael Rosman has been eliciting laughter from audiences for more than 30 years on stages all over the world... sometimes intentionally. He has appeared at Clown Cabaret numerous times over the years.

Topsy Turvy Show combines high energy, bendy-flexy acrobatics, and a variety of other skills into an unforgettable experience.  Featuring a blend of nerdy humor, the show has become a testament to girl power, sibling rivalry, ADHD fueled whimsy, and pure chaotic shenanigans.

Nora Dell is a Gaulier-trained surrealist comedian. Dell’s work has been featured all over the world, including New York, Baltimore, Bombay Beach (2026 Grant Winner), Edinburgh, and D.C., where she earned a “Best of D.C. Fringe 2025”. When not traveling, she hosts a monthly cabaret in D.C., which serves as an incubator for the city’s nascent alt-comedy scene. You can find her on instagram @aronlled_comedy or on the streets of L.A. or Edinburgh dressed as a giant Olive.

A glutton for punishment. At least thats what my relationships are. Let’s talk about the horrors of love! P.S. if you want to throw food at me it is welcomed. Just make sure it’s delicious! 

Pig Iron School graduate, Brian Bowyer, treks from Philly to share some much needed Commedia dell'arte.

Originally from Wisconsin, Sara has been in the DC area since 2011. With a MFA in Acting from FSU/Asolo Conservatory, she worked on the stage in NYC directing, producing and performing sketch comedy and improv. Look for her podcast in August called Hysterical Hysteria about women, those assigned female at birth and anyone who identifies as female.

Edgar Allen Poe and spooky delights. Stay tuned!