Where in the world am I today?:
Prologue: I met my wife while working for ArtLand a Japanese company that brought over a ton of performers to perform in Japan from the late 80’s through the late 90’s. I met Peppi through this company too. Actually I have pretty specific memories of hanging out at Peppi’s place in Tokyo back in 1995 when I went to Japan for most of the Month of November to visit Emiko (my now wife) and figure out if we’d be able to live together. At the end of the month I ended up proposing to my wife, but during the month I got to enjoy just hanging out in Tokyo. Peppi and I have done several gigs together in Japan but another one I remember very clearly was the Canal City Circus Festival in 2002… The group show at the end of every night was one of the best I’ve been a part of… Just a great mix of talent, the right length, and a really cool venue… Always a pleasure being around when Peppi is working!
STATS
Name: Chris Foster – Peppi The Clown
Birthday: December 8, 1969.
Place of Birth: New York City.
Started Peforming/Working in the Industry: I started Performing at the age of 9. Performing at Birthday Parties, Department Stores, Festivals in New Jersey/New York City.
Discipline: Clown – as a side bar I am a Graduate of the High School of Performing Arts (FAME SCHOOL) class of 87. Jennifer Aniston and I were in the same class.
Website: www.peppizaclown.com
Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FydIjbWTE4Y
Venues Worked:
In Japan – Tokyo Dome, Base Ball Cafe, Korakuen Amusement Park , Laqua Spa, Toshimaen Amusement Park, Sunshine City Ikebukuro, Ebisu Garden Place, DECKS Odaiba, IKSPIARI Maihama, Harumi Toriton Square, Tokyo Motor Show, Yokohama Daidogei Festival, Shizuoka Daidogei Festival, Okinawa Club Med Miyako Hotel Okinawa, Hokkaido Fantasy Dome, Marine Park Hokkaido, Fukuoka Canal City, River Walk Kita-Kyushu,The Marina Shopping Center Fukuoka, Tobu World Square, Tivoli Park Okayama, Super Circus Tokyo Japan 2004-2005 Nagasaki Holland Village.
Performances Abroad: New York City. Juggler and street Performer. Broadway District. Also Performances at Washington Square Park. Paris France 1987. Mime and street Performer/Juggler Philippines. Numerous performance for birthday parties. Korea. 2005 World Performance Festival, Madangkuk Top Festival 2007 Mokpo New Wave Nowon 2008 Seoul International Performance, Festival Ansen Performance Festival Seoul, Korea , Yangpyeong Dumulmeori Open-air Artys Festival Seoul, Korea , Geoje International Comedy Festival Seoul Korea. China Aqua City, Thailand Street Performers Festival Bankok
Hot 10 Questions:
- What’s your favorite flavor of ice cream and why? • Hummmm chocolate. I used to love chocolate cake when I was a little boy but for some reason now I just can`t eat it! reminds me of pimples every time I see it.
- Name one movie that would make it to your Top 10 all-time great films. • American Gangster. Just a cool movie!
- What was your favorite toy from childhood? • Juggling clubs.
- Who were your biggest inspirations when you got started? • Marcel Marceau.
- From the world of animation what one character do you most identify with or see yourself in? • I see my character as a Disney character up there with Donald Duck.
- Name something that scares you. • Car accidents.
- Apart from the entertainment industry, name one other job you’ve had. • Waiting, dish washer, cook, janitor. The fun jobs!
- What’s something you haven’t done yet that you’d like to try? • Riding a unicycle.
- What’s your least favourite thing about being a performer? • Wondering when the work will come in.
- If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? • “Can you make a balloon for me?“
The Nugget:
Pick one nugget of wisdom you’ve picked up from your career in Show Business to share with the World.
“I have worked with many performers from around the world in my years, the one thing I can say is always try to be modest in your performance and working with other performers. Have fun and enjoy what you do! And always keep in mind that you are creating all the time and each performance isn’t the same. Work hard and all your dreams will come true!“
–Chris Foster
