Monthly Archives: July 2016

Directed by Bill Geraghty
Produced by Mary Stone and Cathy Lutts

• Sunday, September 11, 2016
• Monday, September 12, 2016
  7pm to 10pm

Callbacks

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 7pm

Location

The Footlighters, Inc.
802 York Street
Newport, KY 41071

Details

• Sign up for an audition time on the SignUp Genius page.
• Please bring 16-32 bars of two contrasting songs that show your vocal range.
• Please have your music marked with the 16 – 32 bars that you want to sing for each song in advance. If you start at the top of the song, the accompanist will be instructed to stop playing after 32 bars.
• An accompanist will be provided.
• Please don’t audition with anything from “SIDE SHOW.”
• A dance combination will be a part of a callback audition.

Show Dates

February 16th through March 4th, 2017

Performances the first two weekends will be on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, with a matinee on Sunday.

Performances the third weekend will be on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night.

Rehearsals

Rehearsals will begin in early November.

We will have a light rehearsal schedule during the week leading to Christmas and the week leading to New Year’s Eve.

Show Description

Side Show is set against the backdrop of 1920’s and 30’s show business that seamlessly blends the worlds of carnival, vaudeville, and Hollywood glamour. The musical is inspired by the remarkable true story of the Hilton twins, Daisy and Violet, who were legends in their time and the highest paid performers on the vaudeville circuit. Side Show is their heartwarming search for first love and acceptance amidst the spectacle of fame and scrutiny under the spotlight.

Production Team

Producers – Cathy Lutts and Mary Stone
Director – Bill Geraghty
Music Director – Todd Florin
Vocal Director – Alan Masters
Choreographer – Karen Sowards
Asst. Director – Nick Horton
Lighting Designer – Missi Malone
Stage Manager – Janet Wisner
Costumer – Tia Casey

CAST BREAKDOWN

A Multi-Ethnic/Multi-Racial Cast of 22-28 adults. Actors of all ages, genders, sizes, and races are needed. The entire cast/ensemble will sing. Depending on turnout and look, we may split/add more actors focusing on different strengths (dancing/singing/physical strength/acrobatics).

Daisy Hilton: Female, 20-35 (Mezzo/Soprano with belt; Big range. belter with high extension). The dominant and more outspoken of the twins, her dream is to became a famous actress/performer/celebrity.

Violet Hilton: Female, 20-35 (Mezzo/Soprano with belt; Big range. belter with high extension). The shy and more composed of the twins, her dream is to marry and raise a family at home.

NOTE: Since the Hilton sisters were conjoined twins, attached at the lower spine/hip, actresses interested in these roles MUST be comfortable acting, moving and dancing in tandem with another actress, and will be paired at the audition with other candidates for scenes and dances. Actresses should feel comfortable being on stage less than fully clothed and in a scene suggesting adult interaction with the leading men.

Terry Conner: Male, able to play 30-40 (Baritone with strong upper range). A talent scout/agent for the Vaudeville circuit. Handsome, smooth/suave, leading man type. Daisy’s love interest. Actor will ballroom dance.

Buddy Foster: Male, able to play 20-35 (Tenor; big range). Usher turned Entertainer. Bright and energetic, but a bit naive. A song and dance man. Violet’s love interest.

Jake: Male, African-American, able to play 25+ (tenor/baritone with strong top range). Sideshow Foreman. Very strong physical presence even when silent. Secretly in love with Violet. Strong singer who can move well. Athletic build. Jake is also the Cannibal King, and will likely appear bare-chested in his King costume.

Sir/The Boss: Male. Formidable presence, sleazy, mean owner/MC of the Side Show. 35-60. Caucasian. Strong Tenor voice. (NOTE – The actor cast as Sir/The Boss may also be in some ensemble scenes.)

Featured/ENSEMBLE ROLES: The entire ensemble will double in a number of smaller parts with featured lines, as well as singing throughout the show. The roles listed below are their featured roles in the “Side Show” but they will also play reporters, vaudevillians, spectators, Follies performers, party guests, and Carny hawkers. Actors with special skills, especially jumps and acrobatics are a plus.

Fortune Teller: Female. Size, race and age open. Exotic look. Strong belter/gospel voice.

Reptile Man: Male. Half man/half reptile. Tall, lean. Race and age open. Form fitting costume.

Snake Lady: Female. Snake Charmer. Athletic/dancer’s body. Race and age open. Revealing costume.

6th Exhibit: Female. Religious Martyr. Size, race and age open.

Dolly Dimples: Female. Listed as the classic “Fat Lady” with Baby-Doll attire. Size, race and age open.

Sheik: Male (Middle Eastern character). Athletic build. Size, race and age open. Must be comfortable appearing partially clothed.

Harem Girls: (2-4) Females. Race and age open. Must be comfortable appearing in Harem outfits, meaning you will appear on stage partially clothed.

Bearded Lady: Male or Female. Size, race and age open. If a male, he must be comfortable appearing in women’s clothes. Beard a plus, but not required.

Fakir: Male (Far East/Indian character). Athletic build. Size and age open.

The Geek: Male. “Refined but deadly.” Size, race and age open. Must be comfortable with blood/gore.