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Media Relations

Side Man Captions

Side Man, the Tony Award-winning musical written by Warren Leight, opened at the Wells-Metz Theatre at IUB on Feb 2. The show was the IU directorial debut of M.F.A. directing student Erik Friedman.

Rachel Sickmeier and Tijideen Rowley rehearse a scene.

The set of Side Man incorporated paintings by professional artist Shakor, whose studio was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.

Rachel Sickmeier and Tijideen Rowley prepare for an upcoming performance.

Harper Jones, Matt Thompson Gripe, and Tijideen Rowley rehearse a scene.

The cast and crew of Side Man break between rehearsal scenes.

Josh Hambrock and Rachel Sickmeier recline on a couch during a scene.

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