Four Clowns

This hilarious and surprisingly deep show tells the tale of 4 archetypal "clowns" - Sad, Mischievous, Angry, and Nervous - as they maneuver childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and death. Between heartbreaking and incredibly human (read= absurd, funny, awkward, erotic) moments, the characters improvise song, interact with the audience, and entice our inner devils. More incredible comedic timing & acrobatic movement than stereotypical white face & polka-dotted pants clowning, this piece is a must-see for lovers of spontaneity, devised-movement theatre, and laughing til you cry. Run time is a little long at over an hour & 1/2, so plan accordingly. Adult subject matter, not for children.... full review

WARNING: Do not hire these clowns for your 5-year-old's birthday party. But definitely go see 4 Clowns (sans the little ones, of course). The archetypal clowns (Nervous, Mischievous, Angry and Sad) go through the stages of life: childhood, adolescence, adulthood and death. Not necessarily a morality play, it does leave the message that even though life is horrible - I mean really f***ing horrible - at least we can laugh our way through the pain. Each clown is an honest, albeit exaggerated, version of humanity, expertly crafted and directed by Jeremy Aluma and his quartet of brilliant clowns: Alexis Jones (Sad), Kevin Klein (Angry), Amir Levi (Nervous) and Quincy Newton (Mischievous). Last but not least is Ellen Warkentine whose musical acc... full review

Absolutely incredible. Amazing show. There aren't words to describe how much I sincerely enjoyed this experience. My only disappointment is that I waited so long to see it, and that they're only doing it once at the Fringe this year. ... full review

This is my third time seeing this show and it just keeps getting better. The cast work so well together, it's beautiful and admirable to watch. The few changes and new ending are perfect. Long live Four Clowns.... full review

Four Clowns is an improv comedy show broken up into three sections: childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Each phase of life offers a variety of skits, including a boy molested by his teacher, another bullied by his brother, a teenager spurning his first love due to peer pressure, and an adult taken ill who must be operated on. Although it may not seem like cheery subject matter, I assure you it most certainly is ... Please read the rest of the review at <a href="http://cinesnatch.blogspot.com/2012/06/hollywood-fringe-festival-theatre_19.html">Cinesnatch</a>. ... full review