A full-time fantasy author by trade (with over 30 years of entertaining readers under his belt) James M brings his flair for other periods and places to his magic.
Jeanette A has been with Kaleidoscope since 2016 and while she started as a princess, she quickly rose to Kaleido-fame as an amazing face painter and balloon twister! (Not to mention most types of temporary tattoos and other cartoon characters, but who’s counting?)
Olivia G began working at Kaleidoscope in May of 2015 as a high schooler who heard about a face painter princess job through her local high school theatre program.
Since then, she’s become one of our most seasoned face painters, balloon twisters, and performers! Olivia has since graduated first high school and then from Stonehill College with a double major in biology and secondary education. While not entertaining at events, Olivia is public school science teacher in Massachusetts who balances her love of education with her passion for the arts.
Olivia is a Ellington, Connecticut native who now lives in the Greater Boston area and entertains throughout southern New England, so no matter where your party is you may see her soon!
Hire her for:
- Face painting
- Balloon twisting
- Glitter tattoos
- Airbrush tattoos
- Princess parties
- Mascot visit
- Silly science show
Read some of Olivia’s verified Google Reviews from the past decade of her work here!
Face Painter Interview with Olivia
When and why did you start working at Kaleidoscope?
May of 2015. A recruiter came to Ellington High School theatre program and I thought…who doesn’t want to be a princess for a living? Sign me up! 😀
What is your favorite part of Face Painting?
Nothing beats turning around the mirror to somebody and seeing their face light up with joy 🙂 It’s one of the best feelings in the world!
What are people’s reactions when you tell them You’re a professional Kids Party Entertainer?
It’s hard for them to wipe the shock off their face. Especially when they know I teach high school biology on top of it. They always wonder which came first: the science or the art?!? I always tell them I was born to do both 🙂
What’s one thing people would be surprised to know about what you do?
That I teach high school science on top of my KScope artistry! People always think you’re either a sciencey-STEM person or an artsy-creative peep. You can always be both! Break the mold and do what makes your heart happy!
What do you think your superpower as a face painter or balloon twister is?
Being able to engage everybody at the party. I will get all the kids AND adults to participate! Face painting has no age limits 🙂
What’s your favorite part of being a Professional artist?
Having a creative outlet. I never like being put into a box — and being able to freely create with paints, balloons, and characters wakes up my brain and keeps it fresh. Always keeping me on my toes!
What’s one piece of advice you give to every parent planning a birthday party?
Sit back, relax, and have fun. You’ve planned such an amazing event and put in so much hard work – you deserve to enjoy it too!
What’s one thing you want every corporate event planner to know?
Please bring us water!!! And put us in the shade if you can! Usually these events are longer than normal and we want to be in optimal shape for the entire party 🙂
Susanna P has been a professional face painter and balloon twister since 2012 and was one of Kaleidoscope’s first party entertainers. She first started with us all the way back in 2013 and has been a staple of our crew ever since!
Christine is one of Kaleidoscope’s longest-tenured crew members and most-requested face painter or balloon twister!
Natalie is a face painter and balloon twister based out of Milford CT. She also plays a wide variety of characters, including pirates, fairies, and princesses!
A Connecticut native, Natalie spent years traveling across the country to study and produce theatre. She studied drama and anthropology at Bennington College in Vermont before working with La MaMa in NYC; The Athena Project in Denver Colorado; and the Kattaikkuttu Sangam in Punjarasantankal, India. Excerpts from two of Natalie’s plays, The Seven Ravens and Diaries of the Lost, were read at the Classic Theatre of Harlem NYC.
Natalie is an amazing face painter and balloon twister and would love to come provide some magicial children’s party entertainment at your upcoming event in Southern Connecticut or beyond!
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Meghan B has been a member of the Kaleidoscope-Crew since March 2016 and is one of our most-talented balloon twister who doubles as a face painter, based in Meriden CT but currently traveling all over New England for parties that want the best balloon twister around.
Melissa G is not only an amazing face painter and henna artist but a full-time mom, art-school graduate, and all-around-awesome entertainer!
Ginny is a long-time face painter here, as well as one of Kaleidoscope’s multi-talented artist! She has been here since August 2016, is based in Hamden CT, and serves Central and Eastern CT, as well as occasionally Southern MA.
Camille joined Kaleidoscope in August 2016, as a balloon twister, face painter, and and character actor who represents everyone from pirates to princesses.