Audition Dates:
Saturday, July 21
11 pm - 4pm
Monday, July 23
7 pm - 9:30 pm
Saturday, July 28
12 pm Callbacks
Auditions Location:
CCBC Dundalk
College Community Center
John E. Ravekes Theatre
7200 Sollers Point Road
Baltimore, MD 21222
To schedule your audition appointment, email tcolonna@ccbcmd.edu
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1049896425179459/
Audition Requirements
Those auditioning should please prepare:
1. 18 to 32 measures of a contemporary musical theatre song.
2. DO NOT SING A SONG FROM THE SHOW.
3. Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided.
4. Please also wear or bring comfortable dance attire, as all auditioning
will be required to learn a short dance combination.
Performance Dates:
November 9, 10 at 8pm
November 11 at 3pm
November 16, 17 at 8pm
November 18 at 3pm
No conflicts will be accepted for performance dates or the week prior to opening.
Side Show Plot
Based on the true story of Siamese 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 bond brings them fame but denies them love. The show follows the twins' progression from England to America, around the vaudeville circuit, and to Hollywood on the eve of their appearance in the 1932 movie FREAKS. With musical styles ranging from the vaudevillian "Are You Ready" to the sweepingly emotional "Who Will Love Me as I Am," this gorgeous musical from the composer of DREAMGIRLS will touch your heart and tickle your funny bone.
Character Breakdown
VIOLET HILTON: Female. (Mezzo/Soprano with belt; big range). The shy and more composed of the twins, her dream is to marry and raise a family at home. She falls in love with Buddy.
DAISY HILTON: Female. (Alto/Mezzo with belt; big range). The dominant and more outspoken of the twins, her dream is to become a famous performer/celebrity. She falls in love with Terry but is more concerned with her career than with marriage.
* NOTE: Since the Hilton sisters were conjoined twins attached at the lower spine/hip, actors interested in these roles MUST be comfortable acting, moving, and dancing in tandem with another, and may be paired at the audition or callback with other candidates for scenes and dances. Theatrical convention will be what makes these two sisters identical; the most important factors are acting, range, ability, and compatibility.
TERRY CONNER: Male. (Baritone with strong upper range). A talent scout/agent for the Vaudeville circuit. Handsome, smooth, and suave; a leading-man type. Daisy's love interest.
BUDDY FOSTER: Male. (Tenor; big range). Usher turned Entertainer. Bright and energetic, but a bit naive. A song and dance man. Violet's love interest.
JAKE: Male.(Tenor/baritone with strong top range). "Side Show" Foreman and Sir's assistant. Very strong physical presence even when silent. Secretly in love with Violet. Strong singer who can move well with athletic build.
SIR (The Boss): Male. (Strong Tenor voice). Formidable presence; the sleazy, mean owner/emcee of the "Side Show." Claims to be the legal "owner" of the Twins.
HOUDINI: Male, Tenor with a strong falsetto. The famous Harry Houdini tries to help the Twins when they are young.
AUNTIE: Female, Mezzo-Soprano. The "Aunt" of the twins who adopts them when they are born. She is verbally and physically abusive to the girls and refers to them as a burden on her life. Sir assumes custody of the twins upon Auntie's death.
FORTUNE TELLER: Female. A Side Show Act with an exotic look. Strong belter/gospel voice.
3 LEGGED MAN/WOMAN: Could be played by a male or female. A Side Show Act.
GEEK: Could be played by a male or female Any age.
VENUS DE MILO: Female, an armless woman representing the famous statue. A Side Show Act.
DOG BOY: Could be played by a male or female who is half boy/half dog. A Side Show Act.
FEMALE COSSACK: Female. Military Soldier, A Side Show Act.
MALE COSSACK: Male. Military Soldier, A Side Show Act.
HALF-MAN HALF-WOMAN: Could be played by a male or female. A Side Show Act.
HUMAN PIN CUSHION: Could be played by a male or female A Side Show Act.
LIZARD MAN: Male. Half man/half reptile. A Side Show Act. Baritone.
BEARDED LADY: Could be played by a male or female. Must be comfortable appearing in women's clothes. Must be comfortable wearing facial hair. Baritone or Mezzo Soprano.
TATTOO GIRL: Female. Body is covered in tattoos. A Side Show Act.
ENSEMBLE: Males and Females. You will play numerous roles that include roustabouts, doctors, suitors, patrons, workers, reporters, party guests, etc.
