"Bloody Bethy" Memorial Service - August 3, 2024

It came as a shocking surprise to hear that Bethany Hidden, "Bloody Bethy," twin sister of Brianne Hidden, had passed away shortly before her 40th birthday. On Saturday, her family and friends had a memorial service at the Colonial Theater on Stockton Boulevard in Sacramento.

Bethany was well-known in the Sacramento Horror Community, and her reputation extended beyond.  I was pleased that Joe Bob Briggs sent a message of support.

Even though I saw Bethany in several musical-theater shows, I was in only one show with her, in "Tommy" in March, 2001 at DMTC in Davis. Some of the people visible here include (left to right): Jackie Clauson, Bethany Hidden, David Holmes as 'Tommy', Jason Stevens, Eva Saur, ?, and Aaron Gaines.

Tommy's "Sensation" - Some of the people visible here include (left to right): Lori Ann DeLappe, Tony Rodriguez, Marc Valdez, Molly Ringle, Jeremiah Lowder, Amy Schoedel, David Holmes, Pheonix Vaughn, Brandon Rowan-Taylor, ? Bethany Hidden, Charlotte Hartshorne, Heather Donaldson, Pati Martinez, Kyle Hadley, ?, and Eva Saur.

The first part of the Bloody Bethy Memorial Service finished with Alex Hogy’s story of how the age difference between himself and Beth sometimes led to confusion, with Beth sometimes mistaken as his girlfriend or his mom. Here is his rendition of “Girlfriend/Mom,” to the tune of Fountains of Wayne’s “Stacy’s Mom” (posted by Sarissa Thornhill).

   

Here is a second video:
 

The second part of the memorial service featured a screening of Bethany's favorite movie, "Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2." 

Here is the slideshow video featured at the service (posted by Elizabeth Dean):

Approaching the Colonial Theater.

People arriving for the get-together.

A nice turnout!

Various Bethy memorabilia.

Programs from various shows she was in.

The merch table of various horror items.

Opening remarks by Rob Robertson.