"Side Show" Musical Casting Actors
Auditions for "Side Show" musical. Looking for cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the breakdown below. About the project: Based on the true story of conjoined twins Violet and Daisy Hilton, who became stars during the Depression, Side Show is a moving portrait of two women joined at the hip whose extraordinary bondage brings them fame but denies them love. Told almost entirely in song, the show follows Violet and Daisy’s progression from England to America, around the vaudeville circuit, and to Hollywood on the eve of their appearance in the 1932 movie Freaks. With a completely reworked plot and new songs like “Very Well Connected,” “All in the Mind” and “The Great Wedding Show,” the 2014 revival delves deeper into the backstory of the Hilton twins. With the implementation of the twins’ relationship with Harry Houdini and of a proposed separation surgery, the new book fleshes out characters and situations that endow the songs with more sophistication and truth. Rate: This is a community theatre and not-for-pay. Additional info: Callbacks and Dance Call: April 13th (Invitation Only) Rehearsals begin May 27th Performances: June 26-29, 2025 If you are interested, please apply.
23 roles
(Alto/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.
(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, and will be paired at the audition with other candidates for scenes and dances.
(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. Actor will ballroom dance.
(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.
(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.
Formidable presence, sleazy, mean owner/MC of the Side Show. Strong Tenor voice.
Size open. Exotic look. Strong belter/gospel voice.
Half man/half reptile. Form fitting costume.
Snake Charmer. Athletic/dancer’s body.
Religious Martyr. Size open.
Listed as the classic “Fat Lady” with Baby-Doll attire. Size open.
Size open.
(2-4) females. Fit/trim figures.
Size open.
(Far East/Indian character). Size open.
“Refined but deadly.” Size open.
“Carnies,” they are part of the Side Show ensemble who play a multitude of roles.
Ensemble.
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