CIRQUE du DISMAY: A Fairly Short Play

A mime, a clown, and a person who hasn't figured out their "thing" yet are faced with a big decision when the city bans street performance.

A mime, a clown, and a person who hasn't figured out their "thing" yet are faced with a big decision when the city bans street performance.

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CIRQUE du DISMAY: A Fairly Short Play

Character Information

YVETTE should be female, but all other cast can be any gender (adjust pronouns as needed). It is
particularly nice for the cast to be largely female, trans and/or gender non-conforming. Characters can
be any race, and should not all be white.

The MASTER OF CEREMONIES is entirely optional.
  • Yvette
    A mime.
    Character Age
    Adult
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Gimbo
    A Clown.
    Character Age
    Adult
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Any
  • Ronald
    A person who hasn't figured out what their skill is yet.

    **Character was initially written as male, but can be played as any gender. Adjust pronouns as needed**
    Character Age
    Teenager or young adult
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Any
  • Master of Ceremonies
    Ringleader who delivers important stage directions. This character is optional.
    Character Age
    Adult
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Any

Development History

  • Type Commission, Organization WAM Theatre , Year 2016

Production History

  • Type University, Organization California State University Channel Islands, Year 2025
  • Type Professional, Organization Berkshire Playwrights Lab, Year 2017
  • Type Professional, Organization WAM Theatre 24 Hour Theatre Project, Year 2016

Awards

  • Radius New Play Festival
    Berkshire Playwrights Lab
    Finalist
    2017