Clown Acts

Bubbles shares the cry of her heart

The following Clown Acts are available for NZ$ 30 per pack.

Calling Jesus

Adapted from a puppet play, this child-like monologue explores the mystery of speaking to Jesus—without having to yell or use the telephone or get killed—along with the need for a clean heart. Styled with light humour and pathos, this is a lively piece featuring a range of interesting props, character voices, and mime, closing with the song “Jesus Took My Burden All Away” (sheet music included).

I’m Gonna Grow!

A light-hearted message on the importance of spiritual growth, this Clown Act features the clown planting itself in a pot and applying resources suitable for plant enhancement. When this doesn’t alter the clown’s appearance, it realizes that spiritual growth isn’t quite the same as tree growth. With a series of puns, the clown then explores fruit production and challenges the audience to produce fruit in their own lives.

Adapted from a performance by “Yo-Yo” in 1990, this Clown Act was the first of the genre at a New Zealand Student Convention. “Bubbles” with her extraordinary voice, her ridiculous efforts to grow, and her outrageous association of fruit and vegetable names with spiritual characteristics left an indelible impression upon those at South Island Student Convention in 1992.

Ye Must Be Born Again

A mime-intensive message with inexpensive props, this Clown Act utilizes audience participation to the maximum. The Clown sets up a Hen/egg/Chick analogy based on a pithy John Bunyan quote, then demonstrates the spiritual application with the assistance of volunteers. Getting the audience to read messages aloud means the Clown is not required to speak. The concept is simple, but memorable.

Street Clowning in Manners Mall, Wellington, New Zealand