Aims Community Theatre (ACT) presents its spring 2026 production of “Side Show”
Performances run from April 17-26 at Aims Community College. ACT will present both evening and matinee performances in the Ed Beaty Hall Theater on the Aims Community College Greeley Campus, located at 5203 W. 20th St.
Showtimes
- 7 p.m. Friday, April 17
- 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 18
- 1 p.m. Sunday, April 19
- 7 p.m. Friday, April 24
- 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 25
- 1 p.m. Sunday, April 26
About the show
“Side Show” is a production of the Tony-nominated musical based on the remarkable true story of Daisy and Violet Hilton, conjoined twins who rose from a carnival sideshow to vaudeville stardom. With a soaring score and a story centered on acceptance and connection, “Side Show” explores what it means to belong.
Benjamin Kessler, Aims theatre director and instructor, says the production feels especially timely.
“This felt like the right time to produce ‘Side Show’ because our students and community are navigating a world where difference can feel isolating,” Kessler says. “The musical reminds us that ‘different’ isn’t bad—it’s simply different.”
Kessler says the show highlights the shared experiences that connect people.
“What ultimately connects us is our hopes, our fears and our need for belonging,” he says. “The show asks us to look beyond labels and recognize the common ground that makes us part of a collective human story.”
Now in its ninth production, Aims Community Theatre continues to bring student-driven performances to campus and the surrounding community. Kessler says the cast has embodied the show’s themes throughout the rehearsal process.
“This production has become its own example of found family,” he says. “The cast has created a rehearsal space rooted in trust, care and mutual encouragement.”
He says audiences can expect a moving and reflective experience.
“I hope audiences leave with a deeper sense of empathy and compassion,” Kessler says. “We never truly know what someone else is facing, but by showing up for one another, we strengthen our communities.”
See the show
Tickets are $15 per seat, plus taxes. Visit aims.co/side-show-tix to buy tickets. For accommodation requests or more information, contact actgroup@aims.edu. Learn more about this and other Aims events at events.aims.edu.
