UK/USA | 98 min | R | BluRay | Dir. Jim Sharman
A rain-soaked couple take refuge in the castle of a mad scientist from outer space who is about to unveil his greatest creation. (IMDb Synopsis)
"Rocky Horror Picture Show brings its quirky characters in tight, but it's the narrative thrust that really drives audiences insane and keeps 'em doing the time warp again." (Review from Rotten Tomatoes)
Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4plqh6obZW4
Doors Open @ 8:00 PM, Costume Contest begins @ 8:30 PM, Film Starts @ 9:00 PM!
Props & Costumes Guidelines:
Audience participation is more than welcome, costumes are encouraged, and this event features a live shadow cast with Madison's own and beloved Velvet Darkness.
However, for the sake of the cast and crew the following items will NOT be allowed in the theater: rice, toast, hot dogs, squirt guns, lighters or open flames, food/drink of any kind, or glitter/small metallic confetti.
The following props ARE allowed: playing cards, toilet paper, party hats, noisemakers, newspapers, and flashlights. Velvet Darkness will have prop bags with approved items available for purchase at a nominal cost on the night of the event.
Cultural Context:
Interested in the history of this event? Check out this article: https://outwritenewsmag.org/2018/03/the-camp-and-cult-of-the-rocky-horror-picture-show/
This event is intended for UW-Madison students, faculty, staff, Wisconsin Union members and their guests. Anyone can become a Wisconsin Union member.
