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Jester of the Peace
REVEREND BARBARA ANN MICHAELS










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Jul 7, 2016
Barbara's Wacky Wedding Stories on Lust Life - Video
I was interviewed on Lust Life about four highly creative legal weddings I've performed as an Ordained Interfaith Minister. I officiate...


Dec 4, 2015
"Now Boarding at Gate Me" - The Miami Project - 2015 - Video
I walk into Claudine Maidique Gallery's space at The Miami Project, a satellite fair of Art Basel in Miami. Aside from becoming my...


Feb 14, 2013
Costume Shop Quick Change - Video
This adorable and amusing video was created by Carlos Marquez Perez at the Beyond Costumes shop in Yonkers, NY. I tried on countless...


Jul 4, 2012
Jester of the Peace - Wedding Officiant and Clown - Movie Trailer
Shot during the national transition to legal same-sex marriage, this documentary follows me, Barbara Ann Michaels, a performance artist...


Jun 9, 2012
Jester of the Peace at Figment NYC - 2012 - Video Interview
I brought out my Jester Costume from when I worked at Jack The Jester at the Boston Museum of Science in Gravity Rules. I learned to...


Jun 5, 2010
Cliff - Clown Super Powers - Video
This is an improvised piece at Deborah Kaufmann's Clown Through Mask workshop, using the techniques of Richard Pochinko to uncover one's...


Jul 28, 2008
Dazzling Direction for San Francisco Theater Fest
Going to a show? Be the Show! At the San Francisco Theater Festival, Sesame the Director sees talent in everyone! This annual community...


May 17, 2008
Eden Trauma Center Gala Appeals to the Gods
Nominated for a 2008 Special Events GALA Award Best Event Produced for a Non-Profit Organization Produced by Method 42 Productions & Casa...


Mar 31, 2008
Witty in Pink Over Wave Petunias
Wave petunia mavens "Rose-Anne" and "Peggy" are merry marketers at Ball Horticultural's 2008 Pack Trials in Santa Paula, CA, an industry...


Feb 5, 2008
Ms. Bio/Diesel: Global Cool for Biodiesel Expo
"Our company engaged Barbara for our annual two-day national trade show. We created a theme ("From farm to fuel!"- for alternative...


Nov 1, 2007
"Fortunate" Teller Charms Fletcher School
With flickering eyes and a British-ish accent, Primrose pops, "Yes, you can be whatever you want, as long as you focus!" With that, the...


Sep 29, 2007
Picaso-so Draws Lakeville to the Arts
There is Picasso, world-class painter, and then there is Picaso-so... a zany doodler of thick, if dubious, European accent. At the...


Sep 23, 2007
Brighton Twins Celebrate 200th Birthday
Style Watch: 1807 Meets 2007 Happy 200th, baby Brighton! For Allston-Brighton's annual miles-long neighborhood parade, I stroll...


Jul 4, 2007
General John Glover, Still in Marblehead
Merry Christmas, Marblehead! In 1776, on December 25, General John Glover of Marblehead and his 1,000 strong Marine Regiment rowed...


Jun 16, 2007
River Spirit Revels at Chelsea Creek
"Bob. . . the Fish!" Kids and adults are brainstorming funny names for my 'pet' fish, a shiny mitten puppet accenting the teal river...


Dec 15, 2005
Yankee Doddle Rides Rudolph Reindeer
All American Reindeer photo by Ginni McNamara I'm stilt-walking up gentle hills behind an oom-pah marching band in downtown Hampton, NH....


Jul 7, 2003
Who wears the pants in Arlington, MA?
The Big Pants featuring ACA Executive Director John Budzyna photos by Linda Shoemaker I'm in a pink dress too large by eight sizes,...


Mar 18, 2002
Juggling in Jest at Boston Museum of Science
Einstein's Gravity Rules at the Hayden Planetarium photos by Dan Dowling I'm trying not to jingle my bells while quickly swapping my...
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