←Recommendations of Circus Jerks

  • John Busser: Circus Jerks by Dan West
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    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.

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  • Mathew Green: Circus Jerks by Dan West
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    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.

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  • Ryan Kaminski: Circus Jerks by Dan West
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    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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  • Georgia Xanthopoulou: Circus Jerks by Dan West
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    It may be a play about clowns, or it may not be. Dan West sheds light on characters whose aim is to make us laugh while they live their own drama behind their masks. The clowns become a vehicle for symbolism and allegory, opening a whole new world of quiet tragedies behind smiles.

    It may be a play about clowns, or it may not be. Dan West sheds light on characters whose aim is to make us laugh while they live their own drama behind their masks. The clowns become a vehicle for symbolism and allegory, opening a whole new world of quiet tragedies behind smiles.

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  • Raya Tuffaha: Circus Jerks by Dan West
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    Especially for anyone who's worked in a corporate office, this ten-minute play about two clowns dreaming of a career improvement will strike a chord. Great opportunities for actors with sharp comedic timing. The sincere heart at the center of the two employees' relationship sets us up for an uncomfortable ending.

    Especially for anyone who's worked in a corporate office, this ten-minute play about two clowns dreaming of a career improvement will strike a chord. Great opportunities for actors with sharp comedic timing. The sincere heart at the center of the two employees' relationship sets us up for an uncomfortable ending.

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