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Clowns

Short Play, Comedy  /  1w, 4m

M. Thomas Cooper

Published in the collection Tongue, Tied and Other Short Plays .

Clowns

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 4m
  • Duration
    Duration
    10 minutes
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

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Summary

A children's clown, possibly on the run from the law, bemoans his fate and falls in love with a mother of one of his clients. She convinces him that he might be happier if he becomes a normal person and just does clowning on the sly.

Published in the collection Tongue, Tied and Other Short Plays.

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Performing Groups
DWAYNE - Dude The Kid Clown.
JARVIS - Dwayne’s flute-playing side-kick.
CARRIE EVERLY - single mother.
SERGEANT BURK - police officer.
PRIVATE HANS - Burk’s side-kick.
  • Time Period Contemporary, Present Day
  • Setting Late afternoon in a small, unassuming city park.
  • Additional Features No intermission, Physical Comedy
  • Duration 10 minutes
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Music

  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)
  • Vocal DemandsEasy

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $55 per performance
    $90 with other plays in collection

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Authors

M. Thomas Cooper

M. Thomas Cooper
M. (Michael) Thomas Cooper studied literature and theatre at Oregon State University, the University of Oregon, San Francisco State University and Portland State University, where he received his degree. In 2008 his first novel, 42, was published by Ooligan Press. Also in 200 ...
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