Musical Theater
Apprenticeship Program
Ages 16-21

THE CAST:

Daisy Hilton..........Rianna Hidalgo (Claremont Colleges/CA)
Violet Hilton..........Becca Orts (University of Miami/FL)
Terry Connors..........Daniel Schwait (Manhattan School of Music/NY)
Buddy Foster..........Ryan Floresca
The Boss..........Jon Llarenas (Auburn/Riverside High School/WA)
Jake, The Cannibal King..........Andrew Leonard (The Frost School of Music at University of Miami/FL)
Fortune Teller..........Sarah Uptagrafft (Wright State University/OH)
Bearded Lady..........Chelsea Gilpin (Bishop Blanchet High School/WA)
Geek..........Weston Gaylord (Lakeside School/WA)
Dolly Dimples..........Myrna Conn (Mercer Island High School/WA)
Reptile Man..........Keyon Meleney (Federal Way High School/WA)
Sheik..........Yusef Mahmoud (Edmonds Homeschool Resource Center/WA)
Harem Girls..........Hattie Andres (St. Olaf College/MN), Cecelia Rehm (Holy Names
      Academy/WA), Katharine McClain
Tattooed Woman..........Victoria Felix (Edmonds Homeschool Resource Center/WA)
Snake Charmer..........Madeleine Robison (Chief Sealth High School)
Mermaid..........Elizabeth Schoen (Vashon High School/WA)
Roustabouts..........Dannielle Simmons (Shoreline Community College/WA), Kelly Yarnell (Issaquah
     High School/WA)

SIDE SHOW
by Bill Russell (book and lyrics) and Henry Krieger (music).
Directed and choreographed by Christopher Zinovitch

ABOUT THE PLAY:
Side Show is a beloved cult musical inspired by the true story of conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton. The musical follows the beautiful and talented sisters (who just happen to be joined at the hip) from England to post-Depression America, around the vaudeville circuit and finally to Hollywood in their search for independence, happiness and love. Nominated for 4 Tony Awards, Side Show’s unforgettable score features music by the composer for Dreamgirls, including the hits "I Will Never Leave You” and "Who Will Love Me As I Am?"

“A marvel...daring, enthralling, and astonishingly effective!” – The New York Times

WORK STUDY
In addition to rehearsing and taking advanced classes, students in the Apprenticeship program have the opportunity to work on one of the other two ArtsWest Summer Theater education programs. Students will deepen their understanding of the theater process and solidify their knowledge by passing it on to younger students. A variety of teaching and technical positions are available. All positions are paid.

Musical Director – Troy Wageman
Pianist – Kathryn Koch