im seeing the play THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW live on stage... anything i should know?

Question

im dressing up basically like a whore.. but i heard there are like call lines and smthng about rice and water guns.. can someone give me explanations and extra tips like these?

Answer 1

Audience participation

The 25th Anniversary DVD includes a list of suggestions for audience participation.

* Rice: At the beginning of the film is the wedding of Ralph Hapschatt and Betty Monroe. As the newlyweds exit the church, viewers throw rice along with the on-screen wedding guests. During a stage performance, when the name Hapschatt is spoken, they scream out "half-****!".

* Newspapers: When Brad and Janet are caught in the storm, Janet covers her head with a newspaper. At this point, viewers do the same thing with their newspapers. The newspaper seen is "The Plain Dealer", a Cleveland newspaper. Many theaters in and around Cleveland have call backs referring to this integrated into their repertoire.

* Water pistols: These are used by members of the audience to simulate the rainstorm that Brad and Janet are caught in.

* Flashlights: During the "There's a light" verse of "Over at the Frankenstein Place," viewers light up the room with flashlights, lighters, etc. Since many municipalities have banned the use of lighters and matches in theaters, cellular phones can be used. (Leading to a new wrinkle on the AP - "Show asshole the phone!")

* Rubber gloves: During and after the creation speech, Frank snaps his rubber gloves three times. Later, Magenta pulls the gloves off his hands. Audience members snap gloves in sync each time to create a sound effect.

* Noise makers: At the end of the creation speech, the Transylvanians respond with applause and noisemakers. Viewers do the same.

* Toilet paper: When Dr. Scott enters the lab, Brad cries out "Great Scott!" At this point, viewers throw rolls of Scott Paper Company toilet paper into the air and scream "Great Scott! Holy ****!".

* Confetti: At the end of the "Charles Atlas Song" reprise, the Transylvanians throw confetti as Rocky and Frank head toward the bedroom; viewers do the same.

* Toast: When Frank proposes a toast at dinner, audience members throw toast into the air.

* Party hat: At the dinner table, when Frank puts on a party hat, viewers do likewise.

* Paper plates: Also at the dinner table, after Frank pulls off the table cloth, viewers throw paper plates and shout: "Not Meatloaf again"

* Bell: During the song "Planet Schmanet," audience members ring bells when Frank sings "Did you hear a bell ring?"

* Cards: During the song "I'm Going Home," Frank sings "Cards for sorrow, cards for pain." At this point, audience members shower the room with cards.

Answer 2

rent the movie and watch it at home first, or you'll have no idea what's going on.
It's a classic campy movie, spoofing old horror/sci-fi genre. And it's a musical. and it's absolutely insane. People love it so much that they memorize dialogue from the show, and then act it on a stage while the film is playing above them. Like, if a character asks a question, the actors (and the audience) will yell out a dirty response. During the wedding scene everyone throws rice at each other. Stuff like that. It's silly and fun.

If they find out you've never been to the show before, they'll proclaim you a "virgin" and mark you face with a V. Then before the show they'll probably haul you up on stage and make you do something sexy and embarassing - every cast has their own hazing. Don't worry, nothing too bad.

Dressing slutty is fine - it's best if you can imitate the characters, but anything slutty/goth/crazy will also fit right in. Or just wear whatever, it's okay.
The only two things to remember are: Don't sit in the back row, and don't fall asleep. Trust me. ;)

Answer 3

LOL Ok during the performance certain things happen in the show, for example, during the scene where it rains, you use your watrer gun to squirt the crowd. During the wedding scene you throw rice, during the song "theres a light", you light your lighter. Whenever Brad or Janet( main characters)appear on stage the usual lines are asshole(Brad), slut(Janet). There are many many other audience participation lines that change from location to location, but after going a few times you will have most of them down. If not then listen because most of the lines are repeated when the same thing happens again.

Answer 4

Yeah the play is called the Rocky Horror Show.

The movie is called The Rocky Horror PICTURE Show.

The audience participation and props are done at the MOVIE not the play. Do these at the play and they may throw you out.

Everything you need to know can be found here...

http://www.rockyhorror.com/main.php

Every theater has different rules, lines and policies. Some will let you throw rice and some will not. Some will let you throw hot dogs some will not. Some will not let you use certain lines.


The site i listed has audience participation scripts to study. Lists of places showing the film. People who make costumes. Etc..


BEST SITE GAG!!! If the theater has a small stage in front of the screen during the "Going Home" sequence wait until Frank sits down then run up to him and use your silohuette to mimic rubbing his butt. Frank will do his cards for sorrow and move his hands towards your direction. Duck real fast and it will look as if he missed you with his hands. Stand up and laugh then as he deals again duck again then stand up and jump up saying missed me missed me he will then do his frusutration swipe downward at which point you act as if he hit you.

From the audience viewpoint this is hilarious.

BEST LINES...

During "Eddie" when Columbia sings you should sing LOUDLY..over her solo

One night when we did ecstasy
I didn't want a baby
so i screamed hey Eddie
listen to me
don't come inside my p*ssy
so he whipped it out and came all over meeeeee

When Riff comes out of the double doors to kill Frank and sings you should sing this over his lyrics.. the words in ( ) is what happens on screen.

Frank N furter the movie's almost over
My script it is a failure
Your hairstyle's too extreme (Frank scratches his scalp)
I just did my sister (Riff looks at Magenta)
You can smell my finger (Riff points)
We return to Podunk, Tennessee
***** go start the car (magenta starts to leave)

Answer 5

Yep and when I saw the stage show was the only time I'll ever wear Lingerie(Basque, stockings and thong) in public, although I do have a habit of putting some on every now and then if I feel like a jump to the left!

Answer 6

my man is a HUGE rocky horror show fan, he says you need to check with the theater to see if you can bring your own props. some places wont allow you to bring in hot dogs and squirt guns and stuff like that. you should definitely go to the website rockyhorror.com to get all the details

Answer 7

It's better to leave most of that stuff a surprise. You'll have a great time. I've gone well over 100 times and had a wonderful time each and every time.

Answer 8

I've never been to a production... but people I know have. They all came home filthy from thrown soda, popcorn and stuff.

Answer 9

just enjoy the show on the stage AND in the audience. its a hoot.

Answer 10

Yes you should know most the actors and actreesses moved on to bigger and greater roles. It's your time now.