Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW

By: Apr. 28, 2015
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3D Theatricals (3DT), recipient of the 2015 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle's Joel Hirschhorn Award for Excellence in Musical Theatre during 2014, beckons all patrons of the arts to buckle up and hold on for a rip-roaring journey back into time by way of the acclaimed Broadway musical SIDE SHOW, based on the true life story of conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton. Side Show has been set for ten performances - exclusively at historic Plummer Auditorium in Fullerton, CA, running April 25 - May 10. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night curtain call and festivities below!

Chronicling the Hilton sisters' rise from freak circus attractions to famous vaudeville entertainers during the Great Depression, this refreshingly unsentimental journey dares you to bear witness to the girls' heartwarming search for love and normality amidst the spectacle of fame and scrutiny of the spotlight. Music is by Henry Krieger. Book and Lyrics are by Bill Russell. The original 1998 production of Side Show went on to earn five Tony Award nominations including Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Original Score.

3DT's Executive Producer and Artistic Director T.J. Dawson directs the production. Ryan Ruge has been set as Assistant Director. Gretchen Dawson and Daniel Dawson serve as Producers with Jeanette Dawson as Co- Producer. Allen Everman is Musical Director and Conductor. Choreography is by Leslie Stevens. Set Design: Stephen Gifford. Lighting Design: Jean-Yves Tessler. Sound Design/Engineer: Julie Ferrin. Tehcnical Director: Jene Roach. Musical Contractor: David Lamoureux/Los Angeles Musicians Collective. Production Stage Manager: Vernon Willet*. Assistant Stage Manager: Terry Hanrahan.* Costumes: Kate Bergh. Wardrobe Supervisor: Yolanda Rowell. Make-up Designer: Denice Paxton. Wigs: Cliff Senior and Kat Senior. *Denotes Members of Actors Equity Association

Jeanette Dawson (as Violet Hilton) and Afton Quast* (as Daisy Hilton) lead a 27 member cast including Matthew Ballestero (Bearded Lady,) Kathleen Borrelli (Harem Girl,) Gary Brintz* (Buddy Foster,) Dustin Ceithamer (Geek,) Adam Dingeman (Strong Man,) Jay Donnell* (Jake,) Chelsea Emma Franko (U/S Violet and Daisy Hilton) Gregg Hammer* (Terry Connor,) April Jo Henry (Harem Girl,) Jonah Ho'okano (Fakir,) Nathan Holland* (The Boss,) Chris Holly* (Sheik/Dance Captain,) Natalie Iscovich (Harem Girl,) Bren Thor Johnson (Roustabout) Emily King Brown* (Tatooed Human Pin Cushion,) Tracy Lore* (1/2 Man- 1/2 Woman,) Tracy Rowe Mutz* (6TH Exhibit,) Dino Nicandros (Reptile Man,) Brandon Pohl (Roustabout,) Christanna Rowader (Fortune Teller,) Aaron Scheff (Three-legged Man,) Justin Matthew Segura (Roustabout,) Deonne Sones (Dolly Dimples,) Momoko Sugai (Snake Girl,) Josh Wise (Roustabout.) *Denotes Members of Actors Equity Association

Tickets are on sale for $20.00 - $70.00. Ticket Handling Fee: $3 per ticket. Online Ticketing: www.3dtshows.com.

Photo Credit: Lily Lim

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
Executive Producer/Artistic Director/Director T.J. Dawson

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
The cast at curtain call.

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
The cast at curtain call.

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
Gregg Hammer, Afton Quast, Jeanette Dawson, and Jay Donnell

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
Gregg Hammer, Afton Quast, Jeanette Dawson, and Jay Donnell

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
Afton Quast and Jeanette Dawson

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
Nathan Holland, Gregg Hammer, Afton Quast, Jeanette Dawson, Gary Brintz, and Jay Donnell

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
The cast at curtain call.

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
The cast at curtain call.

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
Brandon Burks and April Jo Henry

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
Co-Producer Gretchen Dawson, Dustin Ceithamer, Brittany Rose Hammond, Bruce Merkle, and Producer Daniel Dawson

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
Momoko Sugai and Jay Donnell

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
Jay Donnell and Gary Brintz

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
Tracy Rowe Mutz and T.J. Dawson

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
Gary Brintz and Brandon Armstrong

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
David LaMarr, Joanna Alexis Jones, and Brandon Armstrong

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
Matthew Ballestero, Afton Quast, Gretchen Dawson, Brittany Rose Hammond, and friend

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
Matthew Ballestero and Teya Patt

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
Steven Stanley, Adam Dingeman, and Melanie Mockobey

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
Musical Director Allen Everman, and Allyson Spiegelman

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
Allyson Spiegelman and Jeanette Dawson

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
Christanna Rowader and Afton Quast

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
Allyson Spiegelman and April Jo Henry

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
Jeanette Dawson, Steven Stanley, and Afton Quast

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
Nathan Holland and T.J. Dawson

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
The creative team of Side Show Musical Director Allen Everman, Director T.J. Dawson, and Choreographer Leslie Stevens

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
Musical Director Allen Everman, Director T.J. Dawson, Assistant Director Ryan Ruge, and Choreographer Leslie Stevens

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
Jeanette Dawson and Afton Quast

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
Emily King Brown, Chris Holly, and April Jo Henry

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
Gretchen Dawson and Matthew Ballestero

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
Deonne Sones, April Jo Henry, Matthew Ballestero, and Christanna Rowader

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
The cast of Side Show

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
The cast and creative team of Side Show

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
Momoko Sugai and Brandon Pohl

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
Tracy Lore, Bruce Merkle, Jay Donnell, and T.J. Dawson

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
Steven Stanley, Gregg Hammer, and Amy Hammer

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
Natalie Iscovich, Bren Thor Johnson, and April Jo Henry

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
Allen Everman and Brittany Rose Hammond

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
Brittany Rose Hammond, Emily King Brown, and Amber Snead

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
Brittany Rose Hammond, Emily King Brown, Wig Designer Kat Senior, and Amber Snead

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
Tracy Rowe Mutz and Brittany Rose Hammond



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