Behind the clown facade of a truly disturbed middle-aged man who sees himself as a complete failure because children and parents see him that way, Tickles the Clown just wants to be listened to in his final moments. There is great dialogue here between a priest and a clown, two types of people who are often misunderstood and stereotyped. West’s story is compelling in that it doesn’t offer redemption or sympathy; what it does offer is an explanation, and that is enough. Very original and provocative.
Behind the clown facade of a truly disturbed middle-aged man who sees himself as a complete failure because children and parents see him that way, Tickles the Clown just wants to be listened to in his final moments. There is great dialogue here between a priest and a clown, two types of people who are often misunderstood and stereotyped. West’s story is compelling in that it doesn’t offer redemption or sympathy; what it does offer is an explanation, and that is enough. Very original and provocative.