Clown Daddy

This week on Curtain Call, Tom Candela sits down with Ellie J—known onstage as Clown Daddy—for a spirited dive into clowning as a true art form. From physicality and comic timing to vulnerability and catharsis, Ellie shares how laughter becomes a doorway to something deeper. We talk persona vs. performer, her solo spin on Shakespeare, and the next chapter as she prepares for a West Coast move.

Plus, in The Roving Thespian, Tom heads to Narrowsburg, NY, for Catskill Public Theatre’s Woodstock Ripples.

What is WJFF - Curtain Call with Tom Candela?

Take your seat for Curtain Call —the podcast where local theatre meets the professional stage! Each week, host Tom Candela brings you engaging, in-depth interviews with the artists, directors, and creators shaping our local community theatres, alongside special guests from New York City and beyond. From hometown stages to Broadway lights, we uncover the stories, struggles, and triumphs behind the curtain. Between the conversations, enjoy handpicked Broadway show tunes that bring the magic of musical theatre straight to your ears.