Welcome to Misfit Circus!

At Misfit Circus, we believe the things that make us different are the very things that make us extraordinary.

We believe there is power in the parts of ourselves we are often taught to hide—the awkward moments, the big feelings, the mistakes, the strange ideas, and the beautiful messiness of being human. Through contemporary clown, we explore the full spectrum of the human experience: the laughter and the heartbreak, the failures and the triumphs, the absurdity and the wonder, and the moments of connection that remind us we are never truly alone.

Clown invites us to step outside the pressure to be perfect and embrace the freedom of being fully ourselves. It celebrates curiosity over certainty, play over perfection, and vulnerability as a source of strength. At Misfit Circus, we believe every mistake is an invitation, every failure is an opportunity for discovery, and every person has a unique clown waiting to be seen.

Through original performances, workshops, and community experiences, Misfit Circus creates spaces where artists and audiences alike can laugh, feel, wonder, and reconnect with the joy of play. We celebrate the beautifully unexpected moments that happen when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable, ridiculous, and alive.

Because life is messy. We are all a little strange. And that is where the magic begins.

Two women dressed as clowns, one with rainbow makeup and a red clown nose on her forehead, sitting on a red chair against a white background. The woman on top wears a rainbow tutu with rainbow ruffled sleeves, pink shoes, and has curly hair with a pink headband. The woman sitting below has white face makeup with pink and black accents, long dark hair, and is wearing a pink dress with ruffled sleeves and pink shoes. The woman on top is smiling broadly, while the one below has a contemplative expression.

About Clown Mother Tepani

Learn more about the founder of Misfit Circus, Clown Mother Tepani!

A group of five people dressed as clowns stacked on top of each other in a pyramid form, posing in front of a white background.

Upcoming Clown Shows

.Stay up to date with Misfit Circus shows! This includes touring shows and local shows to DFW!

Clown workshops in DFW

Become A Clown!

Take a class, schedule a workshop, or book a clown performance! We offer a variety of options to play with or even become a clown!