Stephen Robert Smith

Tupper the Clown and Ben Franklin The Many Faces of
Steve Smith
Peter Cartwright
Ben Franklin
Professor B Looney
Tupper the Clown

Steve Smith a.k.a. Tupper the Clown For most people, dealing with stereotypes holds a great deal of difficulty - not for Stephen Smith. You see, from birth Steve had to deal with the stereotype of being labeled "P.K", or "preacher's kid" as the members of his father's congregations used to dub him. And, If that weren't enough, Steve chose for himself one of the most stereotyped careers open to an entertainer today: clowning. Even there, Steve did not let the boundaries of definition hold him in.

Steve seemed destined for the stage at an early age. Some would credit his genetic pool, since his father is a minister and (as Steve puts it) his mother is one of the friendliest (and loudest) women in any town they lived in. Steve developed his love for the theatre in high school. It was only natural that he attend a college known for its Fine Arts Performance department. In 1973 he began his academic career at Oklahoma City University. There, in addition to earning a BS in Technical Theatre, Steve managed to squeeze in: the job of Director of OCU's Puppet People, development of ChristianSanity Theatre which toured local churches, performances or direction of over forty shows, and adding ventriloquism and close-up magic to his repertoire. In his spare time he worked as Supply Pastor or Youth Minister to several churches in the Oklahoma Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Steve as Peter Cartwright

Steve as Ben Franklin

Steve as Professor B Looney
Steve continued his education at United Theological Seminary where he added a Masters Degree in Religion with emphasis in Communications. Since that time, Steve has become a nationally known artist and talent, leading workshops from Canada to Mexico and from New York to California. He was Artist -In- Residence for the Oklahoma Arts Council for eight years, adding the dimension of educator to his resume. Steve, as Tupper the Clown, is the most popular living clown in Oklahoma. Always learning, Steve has developed over 500 different balloon sculptures, fire-eating, close-up magic, ventriloquism, juggling, mime and characters such as Ben Franklin, Orville Wright, William Shakespear, Samuel Austin Worchester, Peter Cartright - Circuit Rider, and many biblical characters, and shares these in a variety of program offerings.

In 1995 Steve Performed in Russia and is known there as Tupperslav-(the famous Tupper) now the whole world is his stage!...

Steve married his high school sweetheart in 1975. She and their three children provide him with his toughest audience and his most devoted fans. They moved to Broken Arrow in 1995.

Presently all three Children are married so Steve and his wonderful wife Carol recently moved into Tulsa and into a smaller house.

You can Contact Steve at (918) 493-2333

Steve as Tupper the Clown

	For most people, dealing with stereotypes holds a great deal of difficulty - not for Stephen Smith. You see, from birth Steve had to deal with the stereotype of being labeled "P.K", or "preacher's kid" as the members of his father's congregations used to dub him. And, If that weren't enough, Steve chose for himself one of the most stereotyped careers open to an entertainer today: clowning. Even there, Steve did not let the boundaries of definition hold him in.
Steve seemed destined for the stage at an early age. Some would credit his genetic pool, since his father is a minister and (as Steve puts it) his mother is one of the friendliest (and loudest) women in any town they lived in. Steve developed his love for the theatre in high school. It was only natural that he attend a college known for its Fine Arts Performance department. In 1973 he began his academic career at Oklahoma City University. There, in addition to earning a BS in Technical Theatre, Steve managed to squeeze in: the job of Director of OCU's Puppet People, development of ChristianSanity Theatre which toured local churches, performances or direction of over forty shows, and adding ventriloquism and close-up magic to his repertoire. In his spare time he worked as Supply Pastor or Youth Minister to several churches in the Oklahoma Conference of the United Methodist Church.	Steve as Peter Cartwright Steve as Ben Franklin
Steve as Professor B Looney	Steve continued his education at United Theological Seminary where he added a Masters Degree in Religion with emphasis in Communications. Since that time, Steve has become a nationally known artist and talent, leading workshops from Canada to Mexico and from New York to California. He was Artist -In- Residence for the Oklahoma Arts Council for eight years, adding the dimension of educator to his resume. Steve, as Tupper the Clown, is the most popular living clown in Oklahoma. Always learning, Steve has developed over 500 different balloon sculptures, fire-eating, close-up magic, ventriloquism, juggling, mime and characters such as Ben Franklin, Orville Wright, William Shakespear, Samuel Austin Worchester, Peter Cartright - Circuit Rider, and many biblical characters, and shares these in a variety of program offerings.
In 1995 Steve Performed in Russia and is known there as Tupperslav-(the famous Tupper) now the whole world is his stage!... Steve married his high school sweetheart in 1975. She and their three children provide him with his toughest audience and his most devoted fans. They moved to Broken Arrow in 1995. Presently all three Children are married so Steve and his wonderful wife Carol recently moved into Tulsa and into a smaller house. You can Contact Steve at (918) 493-2333	Steve as Tupper the Clown