In the Big Top, the Ringmaster wows the crowd in his top hat and sparkly jacket. But underneath the glitz is a feeling that only a father can lay to rest. And what do you do when your family’s big moment on national TV turns into a total disaster? ...Happy Father's Day y'all!
Ringmaster
In the Big Top, the Ringmaster wows the crowd in his top hat and sparkly jacket. But underneath the glitz is a question that only a father can lay to rest.
Thank you Jonathan Lee Iverson for sharing your story with us! Jonathan is a Ringmaster to this day, you can find him touring up and down California.
Produced by Anna Sussman. Original score by Derek Barber. Photo credit: Wednesday Aja.
The Angry Marriage?
What do you do when your family’s big moment on national TV turns into a total disaster?
A huge thank you to Charles, Linda and Rebecca Kraus for sharing your story with Snap!
You can find all things Charles the Clown including videos, songs, magic tricks, puppet routines and even book Charles for your next event in the Bay Area.
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Produced by Bo Walsh. Original score by Dirk Schwartzhoff. Edited by Regina Bediako & Anna Sussman.
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