About BigTop
Richard Melendy AKA "BigTop the Clown", has been clowning for over 20 years. Richard began his clowning career as a mime. Then, mime led him into clowning naturally. He has studied under circus clowning greats such as "Frosty Little".
Richard Melendy is the sole proprietor and clown entertainer of Melendy Entertainment Services in Kennewick, Washington. His repertoire includes physical comedy routines, pantomime, juggling, unicycling, face painting, and balloon sculptures. He takes pies in the face! BigTop also performs living statue and mechanical man routines. He does birthday parties, nursing home shows, fundraisers, festivals, company picnics, grand openings, and school shows. He teaches children and teenagers how to clown and how to do pantomime. He does stage shows, meet and greets, and walk-around entertainment.
BigTop the Clown is a former Ringling Brothers & Barnum & Bailey Circui Clown, who traveled the United States, bringing laughter and smiles to children of all ages. He lived and traveled on the circus train.
Before joining the circus, he clowned in Southern California. HIs Southern California clients included Special Olympics, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles and Orange Counties, Ronal McDonald House of Charities, City of Hope, Pasadena Pop Concerts, La Canada's Summer in the Park Music Series, Kiwanis, and the Lion's Club.
In the Tri-Cities, BigTop's clients include: Franklin County Administration Office, the ARC of the Tri-Cities, the former Pasco Indoor Flea Market, American Red Cross, MS Society, March of Dimes, American Heart Association, Clearw're, Boys & Girls Club of Benton Franklin County (Anniversary Celebration), Mission Possible, Fluor Hanford, Fluor Federal Credit Union, LeMaster and Daniels, Co2 Furniture Gallery, Ace Hardware, Tri-City Dust Devils, Bethlehem Lutheran School (Fall Fronlic/Duck Races), Cathedral of Joy, Salvation Army, St Patrick's School, Kennewick Pool and Spa Expo, Umatilla County Fairgrounds, First Presbyterian Church of Kennewick, Richland Parks and Recreation, and Kennewick Parks and Recreation.
BigTop is a member of the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Clowns of America International and the World Clown Association.
His special blend of physical comedy and pantomime will bring smiles and laughter to the faces and into the hearts of audiences.
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