Mr. Ow
Mr. Ow is a silly yet glamorous worm who does magic, gambles with your biggest hopes and dreams, and you'll love when he wins it all. From the heart of Reno's favorite clown-magician Tozy, comes her newest show blending traditional magic and modern clown… with a dash of music and puppetry. You'll leave delighted, deepened, and maybe even a little bit dumber.
Tozy (performer, co-deviser) is a magician, clown, improviser, writer, puppeteer, comedian, actor, and Drag King based in Reno, NV. There she performs with three improv teams, including clown trio Cosmic Candy, Spanish-language team La Dulce Vida, and puppet group Misfit Moon. She also hosts a weekly Drag Trivia night, as well as an Open Mic for Women and Queers. She is a regular presence on local stages, and she has also been in a number of films and commercials in town. She has led workshops on improv, acting, clowning, and puppetry.
Natasha Mercado (director, co-deviser) is a performer, writer, and director whose work lives where vulnerability and absurdity meet. A first-generation mixed-Latina artist, she creates worlds that are intimate, strange, and unapologetically alive. Her work centers the intelligence of the body and the audience relationship, building comedy through presence and invitation. David Shiner, co-creator of Cirque du Soleil, once called her “fearless and completely out of her mind.” Natasha’s practice spans solo performance, immersive theater, and film. Her award-winning solo works Tree and #1 Son have toured internationally from Hollywood to the Edinburgh Fringe, earning sold-out runs, critical acclaim, and extensive recognition. Across her work as a performer and director, she has received over 50 award nominations, winning more than half. On screen, Natasha has appeared on HBO, Adult Swim, Broadway Video and TBS, and was named an Emerging Content Creator by the National Association of Latino Independent Producers. Natasha is the creator of Soft Clown, a performance philosophy that treats sensitivity as a strength and pleasure as a compositional tool. As a director and teacher, she leads workshops in the U.S. and internationally, working both in-person and virtually with artists across borders.
- Instagram: @tozy.magic
Learned Lemur
2220 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO, 80206
Entrance: The main entrance is on Colfax
Parking: There is a paid parking lot to the south of the building between Colfax and 14th on York St and some free street parking in the area on the side streets. Please allow extra time to park due to construction on Colfax.
Accessibility: Accessible entrance is through side alley
Admission: You must show your ticket confirmation or purchase a ticket at the venue; all seating is general admission, audiences will wait in a queue before entry to the show.