Butte College
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What happens when conjoined twins consider leaving their circus side show to take their one chance at the big time and on love? Based on the true story of conjoined (‘Siamese’) twins Daisy and Violet Hilton, who became stars during the Depression, Side Show, is a heartwarming musical about two women who are joined at the hip and how their literal bondage brings them fame, but will they find love? Featuring such beautiful songs as “I Will Never Leave You,” the show follows their progression from England to America, around the vaudeville circuit to Hollywood on the eve of their appearance in the 1932 movie, “Freaks”. The ensemble includes characters like the 3 Legged Man, Dog Boy, Lizard Man, the Bearded Lady, as well as Harry Houdini.

Side Show opens Friday, October 26 at 7:30 p.m., with performances continuing Saturday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, October 28 at 2 p.m., Friday, November 2 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, November 3 at 7:30 p.m., and closes on Sunday, November 4 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for seniors/students, plus EventBrite fees. Tickets are available at the door or via: http://www.ButteDrama.com. For more information, call 530-895-2994 or email Jesse Merz, director, at merzje@d3africa.net. Performances take place at the Butte College Black Box Theatre, Main Campus, ARTS Building, 3536 Butte Campus Drive, Oroville, CA 95965. Side Show is a little eerie and spooky and is recommended for ages 11 and up.

“Side Show reminds us of what really matters about each of us, and that’s what’s inside. Butte College has assembled a super talented cast and this story moves me. Side Show soars and sings and takes the audience on a journey behind the scenes in show business. The show reminds us that deep down, we are all unique, and we are all freaks,” said Butte’s Theatre Arts Instructor, Jesse Merz.

Side Show features book and lyrics by Bill Russell and music by Henry Krieger with additional book material by Bill Condon. Butte College’s production features a set designed by Robert Pickering, lighting designed by Michael Johnson, costumes by Lynne Schuepbach, sound designed by Davin Schreindl, stage manager is Ray Walters, choreography by Melinda Buzan, musical direction by Christine Buckstead, and directed by Butte’s Theatre Arts Instructor, Jesse Merz.

From left Alexander Limper as Buddy, Sami Bertola as Violet Hilton, Kaila Davidson as Daisy Hilton, Matthew Stone as Terry.
Photo Credit: Davin Schreindl.

BUTTE COLLEGE’S CAST:
VIOLET HILTON  —  Sami Birtola
DAISY HILTON  —  Kaila Davidson
TERRY CONNOR  —  Matthew Stone
BUDDY FOSTER  —  Alexander Limper
JAKE  —  David Loperena
SIR  —  Jarrod Jackson
SIR’s LAWYER  —  Joshua Skaug
3-LEGGED MAN  —  Spencer Carlile
GEEK  —  Joaquin Toledo
FORTUNE TELLER  —  Hana Kipnis
VENUS DE MILO  —  Angel Hagen
DOG BOY  —  Nathan Yang
HOUDINI  —  Tate Greenwald
HALF MAN/HALF WOMAN  —  Tim Hayes
HUMAN PIN CUSHION  —   Tippy Rose
JUDGE  —  Anthony Petersen
RAY  —   Tate Greenwald
LIZARD MAN  —  Yamileth Lomeli
CAMERAMAN  —  Keasha Fuller
TOD BROWNING  —  Anthony Petersen
BEARDED LADY  —  Julia Hoistad
AUNTIE  —  Bailey Martin
TATTOO GIRL  —  Sarah Merrill
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR  —  Heather Cardwell
Ensemble, including doctors, suitors, roustabouts, reporters:
Heather Cardwell, Makenzie Cox, Tate Greenwald, Angel Hagen, Kenna Harris, Meghan Helms, Florence Ives, Yamileth Lomeli, Alyssa Price, Joshua Skaug, Nathan Yang