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Clown Bar

Full-Length Play, Dark Comedy  /  3w, 7m

Adam Szymkowicz

A clown noir play about a former clown named Happy who has returned to the seedy underground crime world to find his brother’s killer.

Clown Bar

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    3w, 7m
  • Duration
    Duration
    60 minutes (1 hour)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Farce, Mystery/Thriller, Parody / Spoof, Romantic Comedy
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Teen (Age 14 - 18)
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Summary

Happy's junkie brother Timmy is found dead. Now Happy must return to his former life as a clown to ask a few questions. But will Happy be able to go home again without getting sucked into the seedy clown underbelly of vice and violence?

History

Clown Bar premiered in New York City with the Pipeline Theatre in April of 2013 under the direction of Andrew Neisler.  

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Performing Groups

The clowns:
GIGGLES
SHOTGUN MCGHEE
DUSTY
TIMMY
TWINKLES

The former clown:
HAPPY MAHONEY

The lady clowns:
PETUNIA
POPO
BLINKY FATALE

The clown boss:
BOBO

  • Time Period Contemporary, Present Day
  • Setting

    The Clown Bar. A bar full of clowns set up like a cabaret.

  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Additional Features No intermission, Physical Comedy, Play w/ Music, Stage Combat
  • Duration 60 minutes (1 hour)
  • Cautions
    • Alcohol
    • Drugs
    • Gun Shots
    • Intense Adult Themes
    • Strong Language
    • Mild Adult Themes

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REVIEWS

“Adam Szymkowicz’s script is unabashedly silly but also shrewd.” – New York Times , Read More

“Mr. Szymkowicz has created a new world out of old parts, breeding a brand new species of creative animal. He is, in fact, making his own rules – and the pleasure of obeying them is all ours” -  New York Theatre, Read More

“…A perfect storm of ridiculousness…it’s weird how well this works.” - Theatre is Easy, Read More

“Clown Bar is a raucously good time. ” - nytheatre.com, Read More

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    Clown Bar: It's Sexy

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    Clown Bar: It's Violent

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    Clown Bar: It's Intense

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    The Viper Room trailer for Clown Bar

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  • Minimum Fee: $110 per performance

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Adam Szymkowicz

Adam Szymkowicz

Adam Szymkowicz's plays have been produced throughout the U.S., and in Canada, England, Wales, The Isle of Man, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Australia, Germany, Greece, Mexico, Turkey, Switzerland, South Korea, Thailand, Sweden, Austria, Slovenia and Lithuania. His work has ...

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