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Portuguese Rodeo Clown Company shares their origin story | Community Voices

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Johnny Molson and Mark Holden are members of the improv comedy troupe the Portuguese Rodeo Clown Company. They spoke with Community Voices about how the group got its start in Detroit before forming the Springfield troupe, which includes members Mary Kate Smith, Mary Young and Patrick Russell. They also shared event details for their upcoming performance at the Hoogland Center for the Arts.

Original air date Oct. 13, 2021.

Vanessa was the Community Voices Production Coordinator at NPR Illinois from 2021-2025. She continues her passion for broadcasting as a co-host of the Beyond the Mouse podcast for the Front Row Network.
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