Circus composer and theatre polluter, Samson Y Hiss was deemed "Most likely to be run over by a train in the next year!" by a passing train conductor. His musical works have been performed by circus acts, theatre groups, chamber ensembles, shadow puppets and burlesque dancers. He got 13th place in the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Jingle Competition.
Hiss’ theatre works: Poison Circus and Circus Screams were received with thunderous applause. His award-winning silent film with shadow puppets and live musical score, One-Handed Witch sold out.
One-Handed Witch
A silent film of savagery and survival. Learn More →
Poison Circus
A musical tale of transmogrify. Learn More →
Circus Screams
A circus music travesty. Learn More →
ONE-HANDED WITCH (ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK)
“Awarded BEST COMPOSER IN SHORT for the silent film, One-Handed Witch.”
—PARIS INTERNATIONAL SHORTS FESTIVAL
Hullabaloo
Rain on this parade all you want, Chicago. You can’t stop One-Handed Witch.