FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Discounts available for multiple hours or multiple services
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
A deposit is required to hold your spot
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
Miriam Gardner-Ryan (a.k.a. Funnie) graduated from Indiana University in 1983 with a bachelor’s degree in Theatre. Originally from Chicago, she performed in a variety of off-loop performances and won starring roles in Lorca, Christie and Ibsen productions. One day, while nursing her baby backstage, she decided her true passion was kids. She founded Absolutely Fantastic Parties for Kids in 1990, merging her passion for performing with her love for youngsters. At that time, there were less than a handful of children’s entertainers in the Indianapolis area. In her new role as a professional clown, she traveled the state, discovering Indiana’s rich diversity from the backyard’s and living rooms of its many unique communities. She loves being called Winnie “Le” Pooh and will never stop trying Indian food even though her eyes love it more than her stomach. Miriam lives in downtown Indianapolis with her husband James. She has four crazy kids, four smart and silly grandkids, and two troublemaking dogs. She believes wearing a mascot costume in August is worth every hug and smile.