Must See

Levi Weinhagen, Chris Rodriguez, Mark Benzel and Jen Scott — all established performers in the Twin Cities comedy scene — portray four inept clowns trying to honor their dearly departed in “Clown Funeral.” Scripted humor and quippy improv add layers to Bongo’s funeral, during which audience members are invited to don clown noses and sing along with inappropriate memorial songs like “Sweet Caroline.”

There are some touching moments, dirty limericks and a good balance of characters presented by veterans of the scene. “Clown Funeral” is borderline kid-friendly, but this oddball memorial service will resonate better with adult fans of smart writing and goofball antics.

Presented by Octoberdandy Productions at Theatre in the Round; 2:30 p.m. Aug. 3, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 4, 7 p.m. Aug. 6, 1 p.m. Aug. 9

Still trying to decide what to see? Check out all the Pioneer Press 2025 Fringe reviews, with each show rated on a scale of Must See, Worth Considering, Could Be Worse or You Can Skip It.

The Minnesota Fringe Festival is presenting nearly 100 hourlong stage acts from July 31 through Aug. 10 around Minneapolis. Visit MinnesotaFringe.org for ticket and show information.

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