Side Show (1997 Broadway Version)

VIOLET HILTON Female, Caucasian, able to play 20-35 (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.
DAISY HILTON  Female, Caucasian, able to play 20-35 (Alto/Mezzo with belt; Big range, up to a sustained high G). The dominant and more outspoken of the twins, her dream is to became a famous actress/performer/celebrity.
THE BOSS Legal guardian of Daisy and Violet, whom he adopted shortly after they were born purely as a business investment. Owner of the SIDESHOW. Working class, British. Brutal, clever, wry.
BUDDY FOSTER Male, 20-35 (Tenor; big range, up to a sustained high A). An aspiring musician and choreographer – "A song and dance man." Bright and energetic, but a bit naïve. Usher turned entertainer. Violet's love interest.
TERRY CONNOR Male, 30's- early 40's (Baritone with strong upper range; Low G to a sustained high F#, and running high G). A talent scout and press agent for the Vaudeville circuit. Dapper, handsome, clever, smooth/suave, leading man. Well connected, in love with Daisy but without enough courage to accept the unique world in which she lives. 
JAKE Male, African-American, 30's-40s (Tenor/Baritone with strong top range). Sideshow Foreman. Physically imposing, should be tall, almost hulking in appearance. . In the Side Show plays "The Cannibal King." In love with Violet and plays the role of protector to both the girls. 
AUNTIE/LORETTA The woman who saved twins from abandonment but began to display them as curiosities for money. She first professionally then personally partnered with Sir to monetize the twins. Loretta is a gossip columnist in Hollywood 
MARTIN ARNOLD Quintessential Texas lawyer. Smooth. Able to make any deal as long as he has access to the right liquor to with which to ply the powers that be. 
FORTUNE TELLER Female, open to any size, race, and age. A member of the Side Show. Must have an exotic look. Must have a strong belter/gospel voice. DOLLY DIMPLES Female. Billed "The World's Most Beautiful Fat Lady" A member of the Side Show.
REPTILE MAN Male. Considered half man/half reptile. Tall and lean. A member of the Side Show. 
BEARDED LADY Female. A member of the Side Show. 
SNAKE LADY Female, snake charmer. Race and age open. A member of the Side Show. 
FAKIR Far East/Indian character). Athletic build. A member of the Side Show.
6TH EXHIBIT Female. Religious Martyr. 
SHEIK Male (Middle-Eastern character). A member of the Side Show.
GEEK Male. "Refined but deadly." A member of the Side Show. 
THE HOTTENTOT MATRON Female. 40's -50's. A member of the Side Show. 
RAY Male. 20's -30's. A song and dance man. Works with Buddy, Daisy and Violet in their Vaudeville act.

ENSEMBLE TRACKS:
ROUSTABOUTS (4)
HAREM GIRLS (3)
REPORTERS
VAUDEVILLIANS
THE FOLLIES COMPANY
PARTY GUESTS
RADIO SHOW SINGERS
HAWKERS

It is the authors' intent and a matter of practicality that the connection between Daisy and Violet Hilton be created by two actors standing and moving side by side and the help of the audience's imagination. A literal connection created by corsets, velcro or any other costume piece is limiting in all sorts of ways. The achievement of appearing to be joined can be thrilling - especially when they dance!

It is the authors' intent and a matter of practicality that the connection between Daisy and Violet Hilton be created by two actors standing and moving side by side and the help of the audience's imagination. A literal connection created by corsets, velcro or any other costume piece is limiting in all sorts of ways. The achievement of appearing to be joined can be thrilling - especially when they dance!