APRIL 25 – MAY 10 AT
FULLERTON’S HISTORIC PLUMMER AUDITORIUM
3D Theatricals (3DT), recipient of the 2015 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle’s Joel Hirschhorn Award for Excellence in Musical Theatre during 2014, beckons all patrons of the arts to buckle up and hold on for a rip-roaring journey back into time by way of the acclaimed Broadway musical Side Show based on the true life story of conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton.
Chronicling their rise from freak circus attractions to famous vaudeville entertainers during the Great Depression, this refreshingly unsentimental journey dares you to bear witness to the Hilton sisters’ heartwarming search for love and normality amidst the spectacle of fame and scrutiny of the spotlight.
As the second offering in the 3DT 2015 season, Side Show has been set for ten performances – exclusively at historic Plummer Auditorium in Fullerton, CA April 25 – May 10.
Music is by Henry Krieger. Book and Lyrics are by Bill Russell. The original 1998 production of Side Show went on to earn five Tony Award nominations including Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Original Score.
Side Show is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Vocal and Dance Arrangements are by David Chase with Orchestrations by Harold Wheeler. Note: The production contains adult content.
THE CREATIVE TEAM
3DT’s Executive Producer and Artistic Director T.J. Dawson will direct the production. Ryan Ruge has been set as Assistant Director. Gretchen Dawson and Daniel Dawson serve as Producers with Jeanette Dawson as Co-Producer. Allen Everman is Musical Director and Conductor. Choreography is by Leslie Stevens. Set Design: Stephen Gifford. Lighting Design: Jean-Yves Tessler. Sound Design/Engineer: Julie Ferrin. Tehcnical Director: Jene Roach. Musical Contractor: David Lamoureux/Los Angeles Musicians Collective. Production Stage Manager: Vernon Willet*. Assistant Stage Manager: Terry Hanrahan.* Costumes: Kate Bergh. Wardrobe Supervisor: Yolanda Rowell. Make-up Designer: Denice Paxton. Wigs: Cliff Senior and Kat Senior. *Denotes Members of Actors Equity Association
ABOUT THE HILTON TWINS
Violet and Daisy Hilton were, undoubtedly, two of the most scandalous and dramatic conjoined twins in modern history. They were born joined at the hip in Brighton, England on February 5, 1908. According to the official biography written as part of their stage act, their mother was unmarried, so the babies were quickly and quietly sold to a local midwife. Their guardian, Mrs. Mary Hilton, was a tyrant who held the twins against their will for nearly twenty years. She forced them into a life in show business where they sang, danced, and played the saxophone and violin. They spent their youth touring Europe and Australia. They were then taken to San Antonio, Texas, and by 1931 were a hugely popular act on the American vaudeville circuit. Following a dramatic escape and court case, Violet and Daisy finally gained their independence, and their career blossomed. They performed in the 1932 film “Freaks” and several years later starred in “Chained for Life,” a lurid tale in which one sister stands accused of murder, but questions are raised as to the fairness of sending her to jail if her innocent sister must go as well. Both sisters eventually married, but neither of their marriages were successful. Daisy’s marriage to performer Buddy Sawyer lasted ten days; Violet’s wedding in The Cotton Bowl as part of the 1936 Texas Centennial was perhaps the peak of the Hiltons’ fame. By the 1960s, their careers had ended. Violet and Daisy lived for several years in North Carolina, where they worked in a local grocery store as check-out clerks. In January, 1969, Violet and Daisy died of complications from influenza.
THE CAST
Jeanette Dawson (as Violet Hilton) and Afton Quast* (as Daisy Hilton) lead a 27 member cast including Matthew Ballestero (Bearded Lady,) Kathleen Borrelli (Harem Girl,) Gary Brintz* (Buddy Foster,) Dustin Ceithamer (Geek,) Adam Dingeman (Strong Man,) Jay Donnell* (Jake,) Chelsea Emma Franko (U/S Violet and Daisy Hilton) Gregg Hammer* (Terry Connor,) April Jo Henry (Harem Girl,) Jonah Ho’okano (Fakir,) Nathan Holland* (The Boss,) Chris Holly* (Sheik/Dance Captain,) Natalie Iscovich (Harem Girl,) Bren Thor Johnson (Roustabout) Emily King Brown* (Tatooed Human Pin Cushion,) Tracy Lore* (1/2 Man- 1/2 Woman,) Tracy Rowe Mutz* (6TH Exhibit,) Dino Nicandros (Reptile Man,) Brandon Pohl (Roustabout) Robert Ramirez (Three-legged Man,) Christanna Rowader (Fortune Teller,) Justin Matthew Segura (Roustabout,) Deonne Sones (Dolly Dimples,) Momoko Sugai (Snake Girl,) Josh Wise (Roustabout.) *Denotes Members of Actors Equity Association
3DT ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM MEMBERS
Company Manager: David Jordan Nestor. Box Office Manager: Jennifer Nelson. Martin Willis-Raymondo: Director of Development and Communications. Michael Sterling: Publicity and Public Relations.
ABOUT 3D THEATRICALS
3D Theatricals (3DT) is the newest professional, Los Angeles Ovation Award-winning theatre company in Orange County and the South Bay. 3DT is an enthusiastic young company and are proud members of the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce, LA Stage Alliance, and the National Alliance for Musical Theatre. 3DT is a non-profit public benefit corporation. 3DT has already been recognized by critics and patrons alike for providing a caliber of shows in comparison to National Tours and Broadway! 3DT hopes to provide inspiration for youth to explore the arts further, and see what heights it can take them to. 3DT has been establishing quite a reputation for bringing new and edgy titles direct from Broadway, and giving a fresh approach to the classics, offering something for the seasoned theatre enthusiast and the next generation of audiences.
THEATRE LOCATION and TICKET INFORMATION
SHOW SUMMARY: Based on the true life story of conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton, Side Show chronicles the sisters’ rise from freak circus attractions to famous vaudeville entertainers, and their search for love and normality amidst the spectacle of fame and scrutiny of the spotlight.
PLUMMER AUDITORIUM:
201 E. Chapman Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832.
Remote Box Office: 714 589-2770, Ext. 1. Hours: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday; 12:00 – 4:00 pm Saturday.
Theater Box Office Hours: Two hours prior to performances at the theater.
Ticket Prices: Presale tickets are on sale now for $20.00 – $70.00. Ticket Handling Fee: $3 per ticket. Online Ticketing: www.3dtshows.com. Group and Student discounts are available.
Performance Dates and Times: April 25 – May 10, 2015:
Saturday, April 25 – 8:00 pm (Opening)
Sunday, April 26 – 2:00 pm
Friday, May 1 – 8:00 pm
Saturday, May 2 – 8:00 pm
Sunday, May 3 – 2:00 pm
Thursday, May 7 – 8:00 pm
Friday, May 8 – 8:00 pm
Saturday, May 9 – 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm
Sunday, May 10 – 2:00 pm
