Theatre II turns into a ‘Sideshow’ this week

By Kelly Fisher, a&e editor
Posted on October 8, 2007

Welcome to the freak show.

Theatre II presents their latest production, “Sideshow,” this week. Junior Sarah Miles directs the play, based on the books and lyrics of Bill Russell and music by Henry Krieger.

The play takes a dark look into the lives of two Siamese twins, Daisy and Violet Hilton, played by sophomore Elizabeth Chidester and seniorCorrine Groser.

The twins are discovered by talent agents Terry Connor and Buddy Foster, played by seniors Nathan Shropshire and Daniel Bernier, who take them to become Vaudeville sideshow stars.

It is there in the sideshow that the Hilton twins find fame and fortune. However, a love affair ensues between the twins and talent agents. The play then takes dark turn as it follows the trials and tribulations of being a Siamese twin in love.

The play runs Oct. 9-13 at 8 p.m., with a matinee show Oct. 14 at 2 p.m.. Tickets are $5 and go on sale today from 4-8 p.m. at Theatre II.