CLOWN BAR
by Adam Szymkowicz
MAY 2 - 24, 2025
Happy's junkie brother Timmy is found dead. Now Happy must return to his former life as a clown to ask a few questions. But will Happy be able to go home again without getting sucked into the seedy clown underbelly of vice and violence?
PRODUCTION: Amateur
PAY: $100 stipend.
AUDITION TIMES:
TUE March 11: 6pm
SAT March 15: 12pm
PREPARE: This will be a workshop style audition.
SIGN UP: Email auditions@wssr.org to schedule an appointment.
SCRIPTS: To request a copy of the script please email auditions@wssr.org
LOCATION
The West Side Show Room
1414 N Main St
Rockford, IL 61103
AVAILABLE ROLES
GIGGLES - a tough clown.
SHOTGUN MCGHEE - wears big shoes.
DUSTY - a sad clown. sings 3 songs.
TIMMY - Happy’s brother. A clown ghost.
TWINKLES - Bobo’s second in command.
PETUNIA - a sexy clown. Initmacy.
POPO - a dangerous clown covered in blood. There’s something terrifying about her.
BLINKY FATALE - a sexy and beautiful clown. Does a burlesque act. Intimacy.
BOBO - The Clown Boss
HAPPY MAHONEY - A former clown, investigating his brother’s murder. Intimacy.
CONTENT
Profanity
INTIMACY REQUIREMENTS
Blinky kisses Happy passionately. They “make out, rub up against each other.”
Petrunia kisses Happy “hard on the mouth.”
An intimacy coordinator will be hired for this production.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Clown Show: This is a clown show with clowning, physical comedy, dancing, hijinks, running around, gun fights, stage combat, etc.
Incidental Touching: Actors should assume there may be moments of incidental physical contact between all performers, including holding hands, pats on the arm or back, arms around shoulders, hugging, linking arms, guiding someone with hand on back, adjusting another actor’s hair or costume, bumping or brushing past each other, standing or sitting in close proximity where bodies may touch, etc.
Dance and Fight Touching: Actors participating in dance and fight choreography can expect normal physical and bodily contact associated with these activities.
A fight choreographer and dance choreographer will be hired for this production.
REHEARSALS
CLOWN BAR rehearsals start March 30, 2025. Attendance is required at all scheduled rehearsals. We will schedule 3-5 rehearsals per week during the following times slots:
Mon-Fri: 6-10pm
Sat: 9-12pm, 1-5pm, 6-10pm
Sun: 1-5pm, 6-10pm
TECH REHEARSALS
Attendance is required at all tech rehearsals. You are expected to stay after Dress and Preview rehearsals for notes.
SUN Apr 27: 10am-10pm TECH
TUE Apr 29: 6pm CALL, 7pm DRESS
WED Apr 30: 6pm CALL, 7pm DRESS
THU May 1: 6pm CALL, 7pm PREVIEW
PERFORMANCES
FRI May 2: 7pm CALL, 8pm SHOW, 10pm SHOW
SAT May 3: 7pm CALL, 8pm SHOW, 10pm SHOW
SUN May 4: 6pm CALL, 7pm SHOW
THU May 8: 6pm CALL, 7pm SHOW (ADD)
FRI May 9: 7pm CALL, 8pm SHOW, 10pm SHOW
SAT May 10: 7pm CALL, 8pm SHOW, 10pm SHOW
SUN May 11: 6pm CALL, 7pm SHOW
THU May 15: 6pm CALL, 7pm SHOW (ADD)
FRI May 16: 7pm CALL, 8pm SHOW, 10pm SHOW
SAT May 17: 7pm CALL, 8pm SHOW, 10pm SHOW
SUN May 18: 6pm CALL, 7pm SHOW
THU May 22: 6pm CALL, 7pm SHOW (EXT)
FRI May 23: 7pm CALL, 8pm SHOW, 10pm SHOW (EXT)
SAT May 24: 7pm CALL, 8pm SHOW, 10pm SHOW (EXT)
(ADD) indicates possible added dates
(EXT) indicates possible extension dates
BRUSH UP REHEARSALS
THU May 8: 6-8pm
THU May 15: 6-8pm
PRODUCTION TEAM
Directed by Epic Jones
Production Manager: Colin Meyer