Side Show” Is Presented Through Special Arrangement with Samuel French, Inc

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Senior Acknowledgement The Somerset High School Music Department

Nicole Audette Proudly Presents Stephanie Couitt Kellie Costa Cassidy Cousineau Lauren D’Alessandro Stephen Diniz Emily Domingue Jenny Lee Fortier Mason Fortier Bentley Holt Jamie Jancarik Book and Lyrics by Bill Russell Music by Henry Krieger Chelsea Leonard Orchestrations by Harold Wheeler Christopher Listenfelt Vocal & Dance Arrangements by David Chase Nathan Mendonca Original Broadway Production Directed & Choreographed by Robert Longbottom Jana Moroff Original Broadway Production Produced by Emanuel Azenberg, Joseph Nederlander,

Herschel Waxman, Janice McKenna & Scott Nederlander Kelly Neufell

Thomas Patten Directed by Tyler Rebello Richard J. Sylvia & Lennie Machado

Rachel Smith Assistant Director & Pit Orchestra Director Derrick Souza David M. Marshall

Michael Tremblay Starring

Lauren Valcourt Lauren Valcourt Sarah Mayer Michael Tremblay Andrew DaCosta Thomas Patten and Christopher Crider-Plonka Jared Wright May 1, 2009 @ 7:00 p.m. – May 2, 2009 @ 7:00 p.m. – May 3, 2009 @ 2:00 p.m. Somerset High School Auditorium

“Side Show” is presented through special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by Samuel French, Inc.. 45 West 25th Street, New York, NY 10010-2751 Phone: (212) 206-8990 Fax: (212) 206-1429 Administration The Spirit of Music … On The Move

At Somerset High School … R.W. Pineault, Principal SPS Superintendant of Schools ...... Mr. Richard Medeiros SHS Principal ...... Mr. R.W. Pineault The spirit of music is alive at Somerset High School twelve months a SHS Vice-Principal ...... Mr. Kyle Alves SHS Vice-Principal ...... Mrs. Pauline Camara year. During the warm months of summer, our students can be found SPS Coordinator of the Fine & Performing Arts ...... Ms. Lori Anderson fine tuning their musical skills at Marching Band Camp. During the fall SPS School Committee Members ...... Mr. Victor Machado (Chair), our music students get involved in the Bumper Sticker Drive. The Ms. Elizabeth White (Vice-Chair), Mrs. Ann Correira, month of October is Musictown month……. indeed an active one Mr. Donald Rebello, Mr. Richard Fenstermaker, with the crowning of the Musictown King and Queen, Concert/Pops Night, Field Shows and the Musictown Parade. During the month of November, some of our most talented music students audition for Special Thanks Senior District and Jr. District. As the weather turns colder and the winds become chilly, warmth can be found in our auditorium in the Many people came forward to encourage and to help us get this show off the ground. We offer them our heartfelt thanks and gratitude. Some, however form of song and music…Holiday Vespers. Constantly in deserve extra mention. motion…constantly practicing…constantly entertaining, our music First and foremost we would like to thank our set designer, Mr. Glenn students provide a school spirit that can be heard, perceived, viewed, Ross. Without his time, labor, patience and experience, our wonderful set and most important…appreciated. would not be a reality. Thanks Mr. Ross!

It is that time of the school year when our music students present their Secondly, a special thank Swan Dye and Printing as well as Bedford Fabric for donating much of the fabric used in our wonderful sets. annual musical production. The talent, dedication and energy that our music students put forward while maintaining their academic Also, much gratitude must be given to Kathy O’Brien and Paulette McKay achievements is to be commended. Under the direction Mr. Richard for the purchasing, design and creation of many of our costumes. Additional thanks to Mrs. Ginny Troutman and Mr. Stephen Meehan for their help with Sylvia and Mr. Lennie Machado, “Side Show” has taken up residence on the principal bios photography and set artwork. A special thanks to Mr. Samuel the stage of Somerset High School and under the orchestral and Adams for his donations of supplies and help in printing of all of our technical direction of Mr. David Marshall, the orchestra provides the promotional materials. right tone and our behind-the-stage crews help to provide the correct The Cast, Crew and Staff of “Side Show” would also like to thank the atmosphere for the performance. supportive administration here at Somerset High School for their continued support and encouragement of this production and the entire list of musical The lights are about to be dimmed…the curtain is about to be raised. endeavors that we undertake throughout the year. Without their support and guidance, musical performances such as today’s production would not be I ask you to sit back…enjoy “Side Show”. The spirit of music and possible! song is about to engulf you…forever on the move…the music Finally, none of our musical ensembles would function as successfully as students at Somerset High School. they do without the wonderful parent support here at Somerset High School. We are very thankful as a staff that they allow us to borrow their children “free of charge” day in and day out.

Thanks to all who helped us and shared in our success! The Hilton sisters toured first in England at the age of three as "The The Somerset High School Music Department wishes to dedicate our United Twins". Mary Hilton took them to a tour through Germany, production of “Side Show” in memory of our friend Krystal. We are all better people for knowing you and hold the lessons we learned from Australia and to the USA. In the true sideshow manner, their our time with you in our hearts. We will always strive to be ourselves performance was accompanied with an imaginative "history". Their no matter what others say or do. We wish you were still with us controllers kept all the money the performing on stage in this production, but we know that you are looking over us, cheering us on! This one’s for you Kriss! sisters earned. In 1926 Bob Hope formed an act called the

“Dancemedians” with the Hilton Sisters, who had a tap dancing routine.

When Mary died in Birmingham, Alabama, her daughter and her husband

took over. They kept the twins from public view for a while and trained them in jazz music. They lived in a mansion in San Antonio, Texas until the

early 1930s.

In 1931, the sisters gathered enough courage to sue their "managers", gaining $100,000 in damages and “independence”. They left the sideshows and went into vaudeville as "The Hilton Sisters' Revue". Daisy dyed her hair blonde and they began to wear different outfits so they could be told apart. As if to compensate for their deprived past, they had numerous affairs, failed attempts to get a marriage license and a couple of short marriages. In 1932, the twins appeared as themselves in the movie “Freaks”. In 1951 they starred in “Chained for Life”, an exploitation film loosely based on their lives.

The Hiltons' last public appearance was at a drive-in movie theater in Charlotte, North Carolina. Their tour manager abandoned them there, and with no means of transportation or income, they were forced to take a job in a nearby grocery store.

On January 4, 1969, after they failed to report to work, their boss called the police. The twins were found dead in their home due to the Hong Kong Flu. According to forensics, Daisy died first, with Violet dying perhaps 2-4 days later. Krystal M. Da Cruz Synopsis of Scenes The Real-Life Story of

Act One Daisy and Violet Hilton The Midway Daisy and Violet Hilton (Feb. 5, 1908 – Jan. 4, 1969) were a pair of Scene 1: Prologue, The Midway and Inside the Tent conjoined twins who toured in the U.S. sideshow and vaudeville circuit “Come Look at the Freaks” ...... The Boss and Company in the 1930s.

Scene 2: On the Midway The girls were born in Brighton, England (East Sussex) on February 5, 1908. Their Scene 3: Behind The Tent mother was a single barmaid named Kate “Like Everyone Else” ...... Daisy and Violet Skinner. The sisters were born joined by “You Deserve a Better Life” ...... Buddy and Terry their hips and buttocks; they shared blood “The Devil You Know” ...... Jake and Attractions circulation and were fused at the pelvis but shared no major organs. Skinner's boss Scene 4: In the Tent Mary Hilton, who helped in childbirth, “More Than We Bargained For” ...... Buddy and Terry apparently saw commercial prospects in

Scene 5: In the Dressing Area them, and thus effectively bought them “Feelings You’ve Got To Hide” ...... Daisy and Violet from their mother and took them under her care. The girls first stayed above the Scene 6: In the Tent Queens Head in Brighton, but later moved “When I’m by Your Side” ...... Daisy and Violet to the Evening Star. According to the “Say Goodbye to the Freak Show” ...... The Company sisters' autobiography, Mary Hilton, her husband and daughter kept the twins in Vaudeville strict control with physical abuse; they had to call her "Auntie Lou" and her current husband "Sir". They trained Scene 7: Press Conference the girls in singing and dancing.

Scene 8: The Photo Shoot A medical account of the birth and a description of the twins was provided for the British Medical Journal by Dr. James Augustus Rooth, Scene 9: Backstage the physician in charge at the time of their birth. He reports that “Leave Me Alone” ...... Daisy and Violet subsequently the Sussex Medico-Chirurgical Society considered separation, but unanimously decided against it as it was believed that Scene 10: Onstage the operation would certainly lead to the death of at least one of the “We Share Everything” ...... Daisy, Violet and Vaudevillians twins. He notes that these twins were the first to be born in the United

Kingdom conjoined and to survive for more than a few weeks. Scene 11: Backstage “The Interview” ...... Daisy, Violet and Reporters

“Who Will Love Me As I Am?” ...... Daisy and Violet

Plot Synopsis Act Two

“SIDE SHOW” was inspired by the lives of Daisy and Violet Hilton, stars of vaudeville during the Depression, who also appeared in the films Freaks and Chained for Life. The The Follies Boss introduces the exhibits in his sideshow, including his star attraction, the Siamese Twins. Scene 1: The Follies Buddy Foster, an aspiring musician; brings Terry Connor, a talent Scout for the “Rare Songbirds on Display” ...... The Company Orpheum Circuit, to see the Siamese Twins. Buddy thinks he could help them create an act and convinces Terry to meet them. The two men interrupt a party for the two girls. After the Boss rudely refuses Terry’s offer to be cut in on the twins’ potential Scene 2: Backstage vaudeville career, Terry devises a scheme where Buddy will teach the girls a song. Jake, an African-American who plays the Cannibal King in the sideshow and is the twins’ friend Scene 3: New Year’s Eve Party and protector, begs them to consider what they’re getting into and the whole sideshow “New Year’s Day” ...... Terry, Buddy, Jake, Daisy, Violet and Company family adds its opinion. Two weeks later, Terry returns to see the twins perform and Buddy tells him how the personal dynamics with the girls are getting sticky. Before their secret late-night Scene 4: Bare Stage performance, the twins confess to each other how infatuated they are with the two men “Private Conversation” ...... Terry and Daisy who’ve come into their lives. The Hilton Sisters’ secret debut is a great success, but the Boss discovers the On The Road subterfuge and physically threatens the twins when they tell him they are leaving the sideshow. Jake comes to their rescue and the other attractions threaten to leave also, causing the Boss to back down. Daisy, Violet and Jake, whom Terry has invited to help Scene 5: On the Road backstage on the twins’ tour, bid farewell to their sideshow family. “One Plus One Equals Three” ...... Buddy, Daisy and Violet Before their vaudeville debut, the twins argue about their different ways of The Vale Sisters expressing interest in men. Onstage they sing “We Share Everything” in a production number featuring them as Queens of Egypt. After the twins’ performing triumph, Terry and Buddy shower them with kisses. Scene 6: Radio Station Office Hostile reporters ask tough questions about the girls’ love life. Terry and Buddy deny any “You Should Be Loved” ...... Jake and Violet romantic inclinations, leaving the twins to wonder if they will ever find romantic fulfillment. The Texas Centennial Act II opens with the Hilton Sisters at the height of their success – a Follies style production number. Daisy’s dream of stardom has come true, but Violet seems no closer to her dream of finding a husband. Scene 7: The Texas Centennial At a fancy New Year’s Eve party, Buddy tries to cheer up Violet and ends up proposing marriage. Afterwards, Terry imagines what it would be like to be alone with Scene 8: The Tunnel of Love Daisy. “Tunnel of Love” ...... Terry, Buddy, Daisy, Violet and Company In an onstage number, Buddy, Violet and Daisy issue an upbeat invitation to their wedding. But backstage both Daisy and Buddy separately express doubts as to how the arrangement will work. Jake overhears Buddy and, in an effort to save Violet from Scene 9: The Texas Centennial seemingly imminent heartbreak, confesses that he has loved her for years. The night before Violet and Buddy’s wedding as the grand finale of the Texas Scene 10: Stadium Dressing Area Centennial, Daisy is feeling left out. To appease her, Terry suggests going where they could “Buddy’s Confession” ...... Terry, Buddy and Violet be more-or-less alone together. The big day arrives. Hawkers sell tickets and souvenirs. But in the dressing area, “Marry Me, Terry” ...... Daisy and Terry complications arise. Jake announces he is leaving. Buddy confesses he’s not strong “I Will Never Leave You” ...... Daisy and Violet enough to marry Violet. Daisy offers a solution that will ensure a movie contract dependent on the wedding publicity. Scene 11: The Stadium Terry cannot bring himself to publicly acknowledge what he feels for Daisy. She dismisses him and insists that Violet and Buddy go through with the ceremony, which will at least benefit everyone’s career. Left alone, the twins find solace in each other and Scene 12: Epilogue acceptance of who they are and what they are doing. “Finale” ...... The Company

The Cast SIDE SHOW

DAISY HILTON ...... Sarah Mayer Background Information VIOLET HILTON ...... Lauren Valcourt “Side Show” is a musical about Daisy and Violet Hilton, conjoined Twins who TERRY CONNOR ...... Michael Tremblay make a change from being a circus act to becoming famous stage performers

BUDDY FOSTER ...... Andrew DaCosta in the 1930s. The show was written by Bill Russell (book and lyrics) and Henry Krieger (music). The show starred Alice Ripley as Violet and Emily JAKE ...... Thomas Patten Skinner as Daisy. It opened on Broadway on October 16, 1997, and ran for 91 performances at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. Despite critical acclaim, the THE BOSS ...... Christopher Crider-Plonka show closed on January 4, 1998. It was later nominated for four Tony Awards in 1998: Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, Best Original Musical Score & FORTUNE TELLER ...... Kelly Neufell Best Actress in a Musical (Alice Ripley & Emily Skinner).

THE VALE SISTERS ...... Kellie Costa Although “Side Show” won none of these awards, it was the first and only Cassidy Cousineau time that two actresses were co-nominated for Best Actress in a Musical as a Lauren Domingue team (if they had won, they would have won together) although in other shows, such as “Wicked”, two actresses from the same show were nominated BEARDED LADY ...... Bentley Holt in this category separately. At the Tony Awards ceremony, the two stars performed the show's most popular number, "I Will Never Leave You." The REPTILE MAN ...... Seth Borges other show-stopping number was "Who Will Love Me As I Am?", the closing

GEEK ...... Danny Weeks number of Act 1. Audiences loved the harmonious blend of Alice Ripley and Emily Skinner's voices so much that the two actresses successfully released SNAKE LADY ...... Jamie Jancarik two albums of duets (“Duets” and “Unsuspecting Hearts”)

6th EXHIBIT ...... Annalyn Watkinson The show has had several successful regional productions throughout the SHEIK ...... Kieran Murray country, and has attained a loyal "cult" following. One notable regional HIS HAREMS ...... Alexandrea Carreiro premiere was the 1999 Denver Stephanie Couitt production by the Physically Abbie Levesque Handicapped Actors & Musical Artists Paige Viveiros League. While many were initially uncomfortable with the idea of disabled TATTOOED LADY ...... Jana Moroff actors portraying "freaks," the production was ultimately well CONTORTIONIST ...... Mariah DeCosta received and was presented with

ROUSTABOUTS ...... Ashley Brisson several awards including the Denver Mayor's Award for Excellence in the Andrew Corriea Arts. Cameron Michaud Lauren Rodrigues Christopher Ross Andrew DaCosta – Buddy Foster Pit Orchestra Andrew is so excited to perform as the role of Buddy Foster in this year’s production of “Side Show”. This is Andrew’s second year performing in a Somerset High Conductor ...... Mr. David M. Marshall School Production. He is a sophomore and looking forward to two more years participating in drama. Reed 1 (Flute, Piccolo) ...... Emily Domingue Andrew would like to thank Mr. Sylvia for teaching him not to sing through his nose and giving him a good Reed 1 (Bb Clarinet) ...... Brian Johnson punch in the stomach to help him get the note out. He would also like to thank his family, friends, teachers, and Reed 1 (Alto & Soprano Saxophone) ...... Kevin Goddu fellow actors for the support that they have given him. Finally he would like to thank Lennie Machado because Reed 2 (Flute, Bb Clarinet, Alto Saxophone) ...... Mr. Brian Vieira without him there would not be any movement on the Reed 3 (Oboe, Flute, Bb Clarinet, Soprano Sax) ...... Mr. Glenn Silvia stage and Mr. Marshall for his dedication to making sure that the pit band is ready to perform. Reed 4 (Bb Clarinet & Bass Clarinet) ...... Rachel Mays

Thomas Patten – Jake Reed 4 (Baritone Saxophone) ...... Zachary St. Ours Tom is thrilled to be putting on his last musical at Somerset High School before it collapses. Tom’s been Trumpet 1 ...... Mr. Timothy DeMoranville heavily involved in the music department for the past four years and has been involved in all the musicals Trumpet 2 ...... Mason Fortier taking on such roles as the Pharaoh (“Aida”), Roger (“Grease”), Diesel (“West Side Story”) and cannot wait to take Trumpet 3 ...... Quentin Kroll on the role of Jake in “Side Show”. Apart from the musicals, Tom has also been a member of Somerset’s Show French Horn ...... Mr. Richard Wagner Choir “Electrify” for the past four years along with many other music groups. Tom would like to thank his parents Trombone 1 ...... Mr. Christopher Lambert for their constant support and his sisters Jen and Audrey for all their love and inspiration. He would also like to Trombone 2 & Tuba ...... Brian Dorsky thank Mr. David M. Marshall, Mr. Richie Sylvia, and Mr. Lennie Machado for constantly pushing him to be the best he can be. Violin 1 ...... Nathan Mendonca

Christopher Crider-Plonka – The Boss Violin 2 ...... Angela Bethony Chris is extremely proud of being granted this role as a freshman. In the next three years, he plans on becoming Violin 3 ...... Nicole Audette more involved in the music department, but until then he Cello ...... Carley Przystac & Elliot Silva does not have much to say about his experiences here, besides that so far, they have been extremely influential. Piano ...... Mary Friar His past roles have included “Lancelot” in the middle school’s production of the “Knights of the Rad Table” and Synthesizer ...... Krista Viveiros “Judge Wise Old Man” in “The Big Bad Musical”. The Boss has proved to be his most difficult role and he has put Guitar ...... Derrick Souza every ounce of work into making this the best character he has ever played. He looks forward to this year’s Bass Guitar ...... Liam Roy production of “Side Show” as it is the first time he will ever get to act alongside more experienced Drums ...... Stephen Murphy upperclassmen. Chris would like to thank his entire family for being so supporting of his interests. His friends have also been extremely helpful in keeping up his Full String Arrangement and Orchestrations by confidence to do these sorts of things. Finally, he would like to thank Mr. Marshall, Mr. Sylvia, and Mr. Lennie Machado for being there to help him on stage and off. David M. Marshall Here’s to a good high school career. Production Crew Principal Bios

Co-Directors ...... Mr. Richard Sylvia & Mr. Lennie Machado Sarah Mayer – Daisy Hilton Sarah is thrilled to be able to perform with a fantastic Assistant Director (Technical Crew Coordinator) ...... Mr. David M. Marshall cast this year as Daisy Hilton. She has been involved with Pit Orchestra Director ...... Mr. David M. Marshall the music department throughout her high school career

Stage Managers ...... Lauren D'Alessandro & Tyler Rebello performing in “Grease” (Rizzo) and “West Side Story”

Production Secretary ...... Kayla Arruda (Gratziella). Sarah is also involved in Concert Choir, Treble Choir, Chorale, and Somerset’s Show Choir, Lighting Design ...... Mr. Marshall’s Music Production & Engineering Classes “Electrify”! She hopes to study music education and Lighting Board Operator ...... Daniel Medeiros become as inspirational as her two teachers, Mr. Sylvia &

Spot Light Operators ...... Jessica McCurry & Jennifer O'Rourke Mr. Marshall. She would also like to thank her director, Mr. Lennie Machado whose guidance has taught the cast Set Light Operator ...... Corey Gomes so much. It would not be possible to put on such an Sound Board Operator ...... Jordan Wetzel amazing show without such amazing people. She would

Backstage Sound/Light Technicians also like to thank her family and friends who have & Sound/Light Set-up Crew ...... Corey Gomes & Meagan Darcy supported her in every way possible. She especially would like to thank her mother who first inspired her to enter the music department. Costume & Wig Crew ...... Jenny Lee Fortier, Jamie Jancarik, Victoria Melchert, Kelly Neufell, Lauren Valcourt – Violet Hilton Sacha Rebello & Lauren Valcourt Lauren is excited to have the opportunity to return to the Costume Designers ...... Mr. Lennie Machado, stage in the role of Violet in this year’s production of Ms. Paulette McKay & Mrs. Kathy O’Brien “Side Show”. Aside from the musical production, Lauren is Costume Dressers ...... Jenny Lee Fortier, Victoria Melchert & Meagan Pacheco also involved in Concert Choir, Treble Choir, Show Choir,

Make-up Crew ...... Hailey Barboza, Andrea Neves, Sarah Hood, Chorale, and is a vocalist in Jazz Band. She would like to thank her amazing directors, who “kicked our butts into Jeremy Arruda, Kaleigh Brown, Nathalie Glendye shape every week for this production – it shows!” The last Set Construction & Design ...... Mr. Glenn Ross & Mr. David M. Marshall four years in the Somerset Music Department have had a Mr. Steven St. Ours & Mr. Richard Sylvia huge influence on Lauren’s life, and she is planning on

Set Decorators & Art Crew ...... Kaleigh Brown, Corey Gomes, Victoria Hordern, attending Rhode Island College in the fall as a Music Megan Jacob, Brian Johnson, Quentin Kroll, Education major, and she wouldn’t be doing that without Sarah Mayer, Jessica McCurry, Alex Mello, Rachel Smith & Zach St. Ours the inspiration of Mr. R. “Patches” Sylvia and Mr. “D Money” Marshall. Lauren would especially like to thank Set Crew ...... Kaylin Mulrooney, Chris Listenfelt, her loving parents, who have always supported her every endeavor – no matter how Vicki Hordern, Michaela Santos, Meagan Jacob & Amanda Grimes big or small, her CK Crew, for teaching her how discipline and friendship can lead Publicity Posters ...... Chelsea Leonard to huge victories, and her boyfriend of 3 years, Bentley, for teaching me that the

Program ...... Chelsea Leonard & Mr. David M. Marshall greatest thing in life is to love and be loved in return. Here’s to a great production!

Ushers ...... Kayla Arruda, Alex Estrella, Austin Keller, David Melanson, Michael Tremblay – Terry Connor Matt Sousa, Sacha Rebello, Courtney Welch & Danielle Williams Michael is honored to be given the opportunity to Curtain Operator ...... Alex Mello perform the role of Terry Connor in this year’s

Ticket Set-up, Printing & Sales ...... Kayla Arruda, production of “Side Show”. In his senior year, this is Nicole Audette, Kellie Costa, Michael’s second time in which he has taken part in the Riley Fallon & Nathalie Glendye high school’s drama production, and is excited to show everyone what he can do on-stage. Michael would like to Closed-Circuit Video Production ...... Somerset Access Television thank Mr. Sylvia for helping him grow in his acting and Mrs. Lori Belché, Production/Technology Specialist musical abilities and for the time and effort he has put in Student Video Camera Operator ...... Stephen Diniz to making this a great show. He would also like to thank

Publicity ...... Mrs. Alice Arruda his friends and family for all of their support, and of course, Lennie and Mr. Marshall. The Somerset High School Music Department Proudly Presents

Book & Lyrics by Bill Russell Music by Henry Krieger

Orchestrations by Harold Wheeler

Vocal & Dance Arrangements by David Chase Original Broadway Production Directed & Choreographed by Robert Longbottom

Original Broadway Production Produced by Emanuel Azenberg, Joseph Nederlander,

Herschel Waxman, Janice McKenna & Scott Nederlander

Directed by Richard J. Sylvia & Lennie Machado

Assistant Director & Pit Orchestra Director David M. Marshall

Starring

Lauren Valcourt Sarah Mayer Michael Tremblay Andrew DaCosta Thomas Patten and Christopher Crider-Plonka

May 1, 2009 @ 7 p.m. – May 2, 2009 @ 7 p.m. – May 3, 2009 @ 2 p.m. Somerset High School Auditorium

A Musical about… “BEST WISHES!"

“I will never leave you”

…Daisy & Violet Hilton

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