SEND IN THE CLOWN - full length, young boy cast to play opposite to Americas beloved clown.

by Tom Erb

FULL LENGTH (7M/1F)
"Send in the Clown" takes audiences back to the nostalgia of 1960, when "The Bobo The Clown Show" was the beloved children's program. However, with declining viewership, the show's producers face the challenge of securing a bigger sponsor, leading to compromises that threaten the show's creative integrity. As the pressure to attract a younger audience mounts, the new sponsor, "Cue Toothpaste...

FULL LENGTH (7M/1F)
"Send in the Clown" takes audiences back to the nostalgia of 1960, when "The Bobo The Clown Show" was the beloved children's program. However, with declining viewership, the show's producers face the challenge of securing a bigger sponsor, leading to compromises that threaten the show's creative integrity. As the pressure to attract a younger audience mounts, the new sponsor, "Cue Toothpaste," insists on introducing a young sidekick to "Bobo The Clown" to promote their toothpaste brand. Following an extensive audition process, Tommy E. is chosen as Bobo's new sidekick, much to the dismay of Stu K., the actor portraying Bobo. The play unfolds through the recollections of an older adult reminiscing about childhood events. The narrative captures the essence of the time, transporting the audience to a bygone era of innocence and imagination. Through the lens of nostalgia, the story explores the complexities of the entertainment industry, the compromises made for commercial success, and the toll it takes on the artists involved. "Send in the Clown" provides a compelling and bittersweet look at the behind-the-scenes world of a beloved children's show, reflecting on the choices made, the compromises faced, and the lasting impact on those involved. It is a tale of passion, adversity, and the resilience of the human spirit as the characters navigate the challenges of an ever-changing industry and strive to preserve their artistic vision.

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  • Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn: SEND IN THE CLOWN - full length, young boy cast to play opposite to Americas beloved clown. by Tom Erb
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    This is the start of a great mentorship from reluctant teacher, Stu. Stu is very set in his ways and when he sees a threatening talent in young Tommy, he rebels. Love how he quite literally passes his star down to his new protege. I hope they can grow together as artists.

    This is the start of a great mentorship from reluctant teacher, Stu. Stu is very set in his ways and when he sees a threatening talent in young Tommy, he rebels. Love how he quite literally passes his star down to his new protege. I hope they can grow together as artists.

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CONNIE B.: - Associate Producer for WNV-TV regional television network in NORFOLK, VA. She is currently working on "THE BOBO THE CLOWN SHOW," mid-twenties and very bubbly. She is trying to get ahead in a man’s world.
TOMMY E.: - Six-year-old boy (played by a full-grown older man.) who was cast as the "BOBO THE CLOWN" and cue toothpaste talent after a statewide audition.
HAL T.: - Director of "THE BOBO THE CLOWN SHOW" for WNV-TV. Mid-thirties.
DON L.: - Writer of "THE BOBO THE CLOWN SHOW" and several other local network shows.
ALLAN S.: - Producer of "THE BOBO THE CLOWN SHOW" and corporate television business executive.
LARRY C.: - Executive Producer and Creator of "THE BOBO THE CLOWN SHOW." Late-thirties and was the original "BOBO THE CLOWN" in the show's first two seasons.
STU K.: - Stu is BOBO THE CLOWN. He is in his early forties and a frustrated Shakespearean actor forced to play the role of a clown that he feels is demeaning and beneath him. He looks tired and is stumbling and slurring his speech because of his drinking problem.