What is the Rocky Horror Show About?
Richard O Brian’s cult classic ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ was released in 1975 starring Tim Curry (Dr Frank N Furter) and Susan Sarandon (Janet). The story follows newly engaged couple Brad Majors and Janet Weiss on their visit to see their ex professor Dr Everett Scott, as it was in his class they had met. On the journey, their car breaks down, leaving them only Dr Frank N Furter’s castle to seek refuge from the rain. What follows is a bizarre discovery of self and sexuality for the straight-laced pair, as they meet transvestite Frank and his servants, not to mention his ‘creation’, Rocky. Audience Participation: The Heckles of The Rocky Horror Show “I would like, if I may, to take you on a strange journey” is the first line spoken by the narrator and is instantly met with a chorus of “how strange” from the audience. ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ is the first audience participation film and stage show as members of the audience are actively encouraged to yell comments during pauses in
Richard O Brian’s cult classic ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ was released in 1975 starring Tim Curry (Dr Frank N Furter) and Susan Sarandon (Janet). The story follows newly engaged couple Brad Majors and Janet Weiss on their visit to see their ex professor Dr Everett Scott, as it was in his class they had met. On the journey, their car breaks down, leaving them only Dr Frank N Furter’s castle to seek refuge from the rain. What follows is a bizarre discovery of self and sexuality for the straight-laced pair, as they meet transvestite Frank and his servants, not to mention his ‘creation’, Rocky. Audience Participation: The Heckles of The Rocky Horror Show “I would like, if I may, to take you on a strange journey” is the first line spoken by the narrator and is instantly met with a chorus of “how strange” from the audience. ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ is the first audience participation film and stage show as members of the audience are actively encouraged to yell comments during pauses in
