EVANSVILLE, IN (August, 2012): Fasten your garter belt, come up to the lab and see what’s on the slab! The Rocky Horror Show is time-warping into Mesker Amphitheatre on September 30th!
Mesker Amphitheatre ends the 2011 season with this hilarious, sinfully twisted salute to sci-fi, horror, gender-bending and rock music, all rolled into one madcap musical.
Brad and Janet take refuge in the castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite mad scientist who is about to unveil his greatest creation Рand have a bit of fun with his reluctant guests. This now-beloved film, features risqu̩ costumes and horrifying effects will be shown under the stars on our giant screen.
Show up in costume and act out the scenes from the movie, a costume contest will be held at the beginning of the night. Categories of competition are: Fishnet King and Queen, We Ain’t in Kansas Anymore, Hottest Thing Since Fire, Most Likely To Be Mistaken For a Transvestite!
Plan to participate in this ‘for-fun’ classic when you buy a ‘survival kit’ containing birdseed, newspaper, water pistols, rubber gloves, confetti, toilet paper, toast and playing cards for $4.00 in advance, $5.00 night of show while supplies last!
You can bring your own ‘survival kit’ but only the following items will be allowed:
Birdseed-NO rice, newspaper, Water Pistol-small one, NO Super Soakers, Rubber Gloves, Confetti, Toilet Paper, Toast, Cards, Flashlights, Party Hats, Noisemakers and Bells. NO Food or Drinks are allowed in.
Security will be at the gate to check all bags.
Hot dogs (Frankenfurters) will be available for $1.00!
The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Friday, September 30, 2011 at 11:00 pm. Brought to you by our sponsors Fox 44, 103 WGBF, 106.1 KISSFM & Bunny Bread Tickets $6 in advance and $8 night of show, are on sale now at The Centre Box Office, and all Tickemaster outlets. Purchase by phone at 800-745-3000. Due to adult content, this show is not recommended for children. Mesker Amphitheatre is Wheelchair accessible.
The Movie Cast
Frank ‘N Furter: Tim Curry
Columbia: Nell Campbell
Magenta: Patricia Quinn
Janet Weiss: Susan Sarandon
Brad Majors: Barry Bostwick
Eddie: Meatloaf
History of The Rocky Horror Show
The Rocky Horror Show debuted in 1973 on a small experimental stage in London. A live parody of the classic sci-fi and monster movies of the 40s and 50s, it was the brainchild of actor Richard O’Brien and director Jim Sharman. With catchy rock music, larger-than-life characters and a bewildering plot, it was immensely popular with audiences and garnered widespread critical acclaim.
In 1975, the show was made into a motion picture called The Rocky Horror Picture Show which received mixed reviews, but soon attracted a following at midnight screenings where the audience dressed in gender-bending costumes and shouted banter at the screen. Over time its popularity grew, and it is now the quintessential cult film – with a huge international following, yearly conventions and midnight showings in many major cities across the globe.
CALENDAR EDITORS:
WHAT: The Rocky Horror Show
WHEN: September 30, 2011
TIMES: Gates Open at 9:00pm
Film starts at 11:00 pm
Costume contests begin at 10:00 pm.
WHERE: Mesker Amphitheatre
1551 Mesker Park Drive
TICKETS: Tickets are $6 in advance, $8 day-of-show, can be purchased at the The Centre Box Office in advance and Mesker Amphitheatre Box Office Day of show only. Tickets may also be purchased at Ticketmaster outlets, www.Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-745-3000. Due to adult content, this show is not recommended for children. For more information, visit www.smgevansville.com or call 435-5770 x 211v
