Thea is a Derry NH face painter, balloon twister, bubble performer, and kid’s party entertainer!
Thea began with Kaleidoscope in the spring of 2024 while working as a YMCA summer camp and after-school counselor. After years of working with ages 3-11, Thea decided to shift her career to focus more on her passions–art and wellness–and began working as a professional embroidery artist, yoga teacher, and of course with Kaleidoscope as a face painter, balloon twister, and bubble performer.
Thea calls Derry NH home, and is available for kids parties, corporate events, and school functions throughout New Hampshire, Southern Maine, and Northern Massachusettes through Boston.
Interview with Thea: Derry NH Face Painter and Balloon Twister
When and why did you start working at Kaleidoscope?
I started at Kaleidoscope in April 2024 in search of a career that would challenge me creatively and socially. I wanted an outlet to connect with new people through art and Kaleidoscope has exceeded my expectations of that description perfectly.
Do you like face painting or balloon twisting more?
If I had to choose one it would be face painting! I started expressing myself through creative character makeup when I was about 12 years old. So sharing my love for face painting with others is so special to me! It makes me happy to spread joy, confidence boosts, and smiles!
What are people’s reactions when you tell them you’re a professional Kids Party Entertainer?
My family and friends are so supportive and excited that I’ve found this niche career that suits my personality and skills 🙂 Sometimes strangers look a bit taken back… like their faces read “wait, having fun at parties is a career option??” Like yes, and it’s awesome!
What do you think your superpower as a face painter or balloon twister is?
Kindness and speed! I am a really patient and kind person and I always make sure my clients feel comfortable and confident. Also, I am skilled at face painting quickly and thoroughly without skipping any magical little details!
What’s your favorite part of being a professional artist?
Honestly, I love that my job feels so magical. I get to connect with lovely people and spread some whimsical joy through my art, such a dream come true!
What’s one thing you wish party planners knew about working with you?
I love receiving details!! Who/what are we celebrating? I want to be in on the fun!! Theme or dress code? I love dressing up!
And parking information is really helpful too–a ton of information helps me arrive at your party with ease and confidence!
What’s one thing people would be surprised to know about what you do?
I drive up to 1.5 hours for gigs and it can feel a lot like a scavenger hunt to find my events. I started as a Derry NH face painter and balloon twister, but now I go all over my corner of New England. Some clients love to give lots of party details and other times I just receive a name, date, and address and I’m like “Okie dokie, let’s hit the road!” Thank god for GPS services lol.
What’s the most memorable party you’ve ever done?
My first gig ever was a Celebration of Life for a mother and artist who passed away. The family said something that stuck with me, “if you need to grieve through art please visit the face painting tables”. I’ve thought about this all at my other gigs because you never know what people are going through and it reminded me that my art can create a small but impactful ripple effect on the world.