Circus Jerks

TEN-MINUTE PLAY: Veteran clown Bingo convinces young idealist Winky to quit the circus with him - until their boss offers Bingo a promotion, revealing just how quickly principles crumble under the big top. Set entirely in a circus dressing room, this ten-minute play peels away the greasepaint to expose the raw truths about loyalty, ambition, and what really makes us look like fools. Through sharp dialogue and...

TEN-MINUTE PLAY: Veteran clown Bingo convinces young idealist Winky to quit the circus with him - until their boss offers Bingo a promotion, revealing just how quickly principles crumble under the big top. Set entirely in a circus dressing room, this ten-minute play peels away the greasepaint to expose the raw truths about loyalty, ambition, and what really makes us look like fools. Through sharp dialogue and three meaty roles, "Circus Jerks" delivers both laughs and a gut punch about the choices we make when climbing the corporate ladder, no matter how floppy the shoes.

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  • John Busser: Circus Jerks

    03.09.26 - I think Bingo just taught me a new clowning technique. It's called "Throwing Winky under the bus". Granted, its a new act and all the bugs aren't worked out, but still... Poor Winky, if only HE'D been the clown that didn't talk, maybe he wouldn't have put his size 42 shoe in his mouth. This was a three ring fun time from start to finish and Dan West's characters had me chuckling throughout.

    03.09.26 - I think Bingo just taught me a new clowning technique. It's called "Throwing Winky under the bus". Granted, its a new act and all the bugs aren't worked out, but still... Poor Winky, if only HE'D been the clown that didn't talk, maybe he wouldn't have put his size 42 shoe in his mouth. This was a three ring fun time from start to finish and Dan West's characters had me chuckling throughout.

  • Mathew Green: Circus Jerks

    Palace intrigue in a circus tent. West's CIRCUS JERKS is an original and extremely funny short play with a thoroughly original concept, clever wordplay, and a great conclusion. Excellent work.

    Palace intrigue in a circus tent. West's CIRCUS JERKS is an original and extremely funny short play with a thoroughly original concept, clever wordplay, and a great conclusion. Excellent work.

  • Ryan Kaminski: Circus Jerks

    01/23/2026 - Funny and endearing! I love the concept, the characters, as well as the mixture of comedy and drama. Dan West has a real knack for making certain things that won't seem relatable (in this case a pair of clowns contemplating whether they'll quit the business) on the surface, relatable to any audience. Would love to see this staged. Well done!

    01/23/2026 - Funny and endearing! I love the concept, the characters, as well as the mixture of comedy and drama. Dan West has a real knack for making certain things that won't seem relatable (in this case a pair of clowns contemplating whether they'll quit the business) on the surface, relatable to any audience. Would love to see this staged. Well done!

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Character Information

  • Bingo
    Character Age
    30s - 40s
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Winky
    Character Age
    20s
  • Mr. Googles
    Character Age
    50s - 60s