Clowning Around
What is it about clowns that inexplicably draw numerous trusting children to a full-grown stranger and simultaneously give adults the shivers? Maybe its the fact that theyre always happy (because theyre smiles are literally painted on) and children long to believe their own state of contentedness can last forever, (while adults are resentful of such a loud reminder that life will inevitably turn sour). Sounds depressing, huh? Well how about this to turn that frown upside down: A clownbear with mewho reinterprets the Bible! Thats just what Lucas Caleb Rooney does in his new show aptly titled, Creation: A Clown Show. Now this is something innocent kids and jaded grownups can both enjoy. Co-created by Rooney and OBIE Winner director Orlando Pabotoy, the performance will make you feel all funny inside. But, not to worry, thats just happiness (I hope). So come see Genesis in a whole new light: its funny, its physical, its clownishly simple and, best of all, its make believe! Now there are some descriptors I bet you never thought youd hear referring to Gods word. Who knows, maybe original sin wont have the same sting, and well all be granted everlasting bliss.
Through September 10. Theater Five, 311 W. 43rd St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-868-4444; 7 p.m. Mon. & Wed.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sat. & Sun., $31.50-$39.50.