For over 50 years of decadent delight, The Rocky Horror Picture Show has become the longest-running, fully interactive audience participation film in the world.
Many people have never been to a live, interactive cinematic experience before, or always wanted to and did not know what to expect. Here is the quick rundown of what makes Rocky Horror so freakin' amazing.
The Film
The Rocky Horror Picture Show, also known as RHPS, Rocky Horror, or just Rocky, is a film based on a musical made in the early 1970s in England.
A campy parody of B-sci-fi and horror flicks from the 40s through the 60s, it follows a sweet Middle-American couple, Brad and Janet, who stumble into an alien convention led by a flamboyant, cross-dressing doctor with Frankenstein-esque ambitions.
The film flopped at release, but at midnight screenings, audiences gave it new life. The rest is history.
The Cast
The Rocky Horror experience is amplified by what is called a shadow cast: live performers who pantomime the film in perfect sync while it plays on screen.
Some focus on screen accuracy with spot-on costumes, makeup, and gestures. Others mix in quirks, improvisations, or over-the-top interpretations.
Together, they create a one-of-a-kind, hilarious, and immersive live show.
The Audience
Yes, you are part of the show. Many fans come dressed as their favorite characters, while others flaunt their own outrageous style.
The audience joins in with jokes, callbacks, sight gags, and a bit of raunchy, burlesque-style humor.
Nothing is sacred, and nothing is off-limits. If you are ready to let your freak flag fly, laugh at yourself, and toss a few props, then you have come to the right place.
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If you're not offended, we didn't do our job.
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RHPS Virgins
First time? You're in the right castle.
First time experiencing Rocky Horror live? Don't worry, we've got you. You'll get the full rundown, and maybe even a little extra attention from the cast.
Prop Bags are available for just $5, so you can fully join the chaos without the prep work.
What You Can Throw
Newspaper
Toilet Paper
Bell
Party Hat
Latex Gloves
Playing Cards
Confetti
Noise Maker
What's Not Allowed
No rice
No water guns or anything that squirts
No wet foods, including prunes, hot dogs, buttered toast, or anything messy
No lighters; flashlights, phones, and glow sticks are fine
In short: if it can cause lasting damage to the theater, it's out. We want to keep our home weird but safe.
Dress up, shout back, throw the right props, and be gloriously weird with us.
