JOLLY MOLLY the CLOWN

Jolly Molly the Clown has been one of the area's premiere children's performers for over 15 years. Jolly Molly's performance includes music - songs and circle games with guitar; balloon sculptures: animals and hats; "hands-on magic" featuring the birthday child or a guest or his/her choice; truly wonderful face painting, and clown gags. She is best known for her characteristic laugh, long eyelashes, keen sense of humor, and amazing patience.

Kathy Gordon (Jolly Molly) earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater (with a Music Minor) from Immaculate Heart College in Los Angeles. She is a former preschool teacher, and she has also taught clowning, makeup and singing and piano in the community schools and for Portland Parks and Recreation. Kathy has performed with Portland Civic Theater and was a member of Portland Opera Chorus for three seasons. Her musical and theatrical backgrounds combine with her great love of children to produce a most delightful character, Jolly Molly the Clown.