AUDITION NOTICE
SIDE SHOW (1997 Version)
Directed by Ethan Fite
Musically Directed by Vicki Harvell
Choreographed by Ava Regalado
Dates and Time: May 11th and 12th @6:30 PM
Potential callbacks May 13th
Location: The Hickory Community Theatre
30 3rd St. NW
Hickory, NC 28601
Seeking actors 18+ to play:
Daisy Hilton(Mezzo with belt, Big range, up to a sustained high G): The dominant and more outspoken of the twins, her dream is to become a famous actress/performer/celebrity.
Violet Hilton: (Mezzo/Soprano with belt; Big range, up to a sustained high B): 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
Terry Conner(Baritone with strong upper range; Low G to a sustained high F#, and running high G): A talent scout/agent for the Vaudeville circuit. Handsome, smooth/suave, leading man type. Daisy’s love interest.
Buddy Foster(Tenor; big range, up to a sustained high A): Usher turned Entertainer. Bright and energetic, but a bit naive. A song and dance man. Violet’s love interest.
Jake(tenor/baritone with strong top range): African-American. Sideshow Foreman. Very strong physical presence even when silent. Secretly in love with Violet. Strong singer who can move well. Jake is also the Cannibal King.
The Boss(Tenor): Formidable presence, sleazy, mean owner/MC of the Side Show.
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: Strong belter/gospel voice.
Reptile Man: Half man/half reptile.
Snake Lady: Snake Charmer.
6th Exhibit: Religious Martyr.
Dolly Dimples: Plus-sized woman
Sheik: Middle Eastern character
Harem Girls: (2-4) The Sheiks “girls”
Bearded Lady: open to any gender, will dress in female-presenting clothing
Fakir: Far East/Indian character
The Geek: "Refined but deadly." Must be comfortable with blood/gore.
Roustabouts: (4) well-built "Carnies," they are part of the Side Show ensemble who play a multitude of roles, but they also move the set throughout the show IN CHARACTER, and they appear as dancers in production numbers.
SIDE SHOW(1997 Version)
BOOK and LYRICS by BILL RUSSELL
MUSIC by HENRY KRIEGER
VOCAL and DANCE ARRANGEMENTS by DAVID CHASE
ORCHESTRATIONS by HAROLD WHEELER
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