Side Show
Musical
Based on the true story of conjoined twins and famed early 20th century entertainers Violet and Daisy Hilton, Side Show is a remarkable musical about acceptance, love, and embracing one's uniqueness. Though they are conjoined, they yearn for very different lives. One twin loves the limelight, the other longs for a simpler life. Starting out as a circus side show act, they soon become stars on the Orpheum Circuit. Violet and Daisy seem to have everything they have ever wanted. But the one thing they don't have, is the fulfillment of their hearts' desires. Side Show features soulful music, stunningly beautiful lyrics and powerhouse show stopping numbers. Side Show is a true story that will touch audience's hearts.
"Goes right to the heart of every emotion without ever becoming sentimental."
- Chicago Sun-Times
Cast List
Daisy - LINDSAY POWERS
Violet - ALLIE RUPPERT +
Terry - DAN LAFFERTY +
Buddy - ALEC OLWEEAN
Jake - TROY D. WALLACE *
Sir - LOU PRICE +
Man 1 (Geek, Judge, Suitor) - RICHARD JOHNSON
Man 2 (Roustabout, Doctor, Suitor) - NICK ROGERS
Man 3 (Dog Boy, Houdini, Suitor) - ALEKSANDER PAPANASTASOPOULOS *
Man 4 (Pin Cushion, Suitor) - JOHN CULBERTSON +
Man 5 (Roustabout, Doctor, Suitor, Ray) - JOSH PEDUTO *
Man 6 (Lizard Man, Doctor, Browning) - DUSTIN MORTON, D.C. +
Man 7 (3-legged Man, Suitor) - MICK JUTILA
Man 8 (Man-Woman, Doctor) - KEITH HUTCHINS +
Woman 1 (Fortune Teller) - KRIS ALLEMANG STAHL +
Woman 2 (Venus di Milo, Auntie) - RACHEL LYNN PIPER +
Woman 3 (Snake Charmer) - SARAH LYNN RODDIS +
Woman 4 (Bearded Lady) - CAITLIN SACKETT +
Woman 5 (Tattoo Girl) - RILEY WILSON *
Crew
Assistant Stage Managers
DUSTI MORTON
WILLIAM ROSS
Light Board Operator - ELVIN E. EAST
Sound Board Operator - JAN WATSON
Follow Spot Operators
KIM BOYSEN
GEOFFREY LAHAIE
ANNE LAPE
GRAHAM LAPE-SHOUB
TERESA LINDAHL*
TERI SCHRIMPF
REED SHILTS
PHILIP VAN ORMAN
Sound Engineer
CAMERON RYDER
Dressers
LISA WATSON
RICHARD WILSON
* Denotes Civic Debut | + Denotes Academy of Theatre Arts Student
Suitability Suggestion
Side Show is a ground breaking musical that honestly addresses the emotional journey of self-discovery experienced by two women who are conjoined twins and considered 'freaks' by the 'normal' world. Set against the backdrop of the tough world of the circus side show, Daisy and Violet Hilton's story is a touching, uplifting and thoughtful look at the search for acceptance and self-understanding and will be best enjoyed by Middle and High School students who are aware of the subject matter.
Advisements
Live animals may be used in the show
Water Based Haze may be used in the show
Water Based fog may be used in the show
Flash Pots may be used in the show
Strobe lights may be used in the show
Run Time
Approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes (including one 15 minute intermission)
The Parish Theatre
405 W. Lovell St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
SEATING
All performances in the Parish Theatre are general seating. We recommend arriving early. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance.
FREE PARKING
Available after 6pm in the Civic parking lot at the northeast corner of Lovell and Park Streets. There is additional parking behind the Carver Center. Street parking is available after 5pm.
Photo Gallery
Photos courtesy of Fred Western
