RISE Housing and Support Services proudly presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show Fundraising Event!
RISE chose The Rocky Horror Picture Show as the centerpiece of our signature fundraising event because of the positive impact it has had—and continues to have—on individuals who have been made to feel alien, different, or even like outcasts from society.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: The RISE Rocky Horror Picture Show Fundraising Event.
“Etiquette?” you cry – at a show with the principle of “Don’t Dream It, Be It?”
Yep! There are still a few things to keep in mind when partaking in the Rocky Horror Picture Show experience. The spirit of Rocky Horror participation is to have fun, be playful, and enjoy the show—without disrupting the experience for the rest of the audience.
The following guidelines will help ensure that you and your fellow audience members have the most fun possible!
Props
As stated in the PROPS section below, rice, water, food, confetti, or any props other than those provided in the Official RISE Prop Bags are NOT ALLOWED inside Universal Preservation Hall.
Photographs
While taking pictures of yourself and others in costume is encouraged in the lobby—we even have two photo booths set up for you!—please do not take photos or videos of the movie itself.
Audience Participation
Fans have been dressing up, shouting out lines, and singing along to The Rocky Horror Picture Show for 47 years—and audience participation is a big part of the experience!
Participation should always complement the show, not simply involve shouting out lines for the sake of shouting. Use callback lines to add to the Rocky experience, and don’t try to shout down other audience members—they might know an even better line!
And remember, the best callbacks are often the unexpected ones, especially when they get the whole audience giggling!
Time Warp Dance
Although not compulsory, you may find that during the Time Warp you are the only person in the audience not on your feet, so take a moment to Learn the Time Warp!
PROPS
At our screenings of the RHPS, the throwing of props is meant to be fun and should not cause damage to other people’s costumes or to Universal Preservation Hall. RISE will provide prop bags complete with many items you’ll need are included in the ticket price. OUTSIDE PROPS (ESPECIALLY FOOD ITEMS) WILL NOT BE PERMITTED. Oh, and remember babies, Rocky etiquette says to throw your props up and back – NEVER at the screen (we’d like to be invited back next year, right??)!
The prop bag contains:
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- Bubbles – Make bubbles during the wedding scene at the beginning.
- Newspaper – Worn over the head during the rain scene.
- Heart Shaped Lights – Light up the place during the “There’s a light” verse of Over at the Frankenstein Place.
- Rubber gloves – To be snapped in time with Frank ‘n’ Furter during the creation scene.
- Kazoos – At the end of the creation speech, the Transylvanians respond with applause and noisemakers.
- Toilet Paper – When Dr. Scott enters the lab, Brad cries out “Great Scott!”
- Fake Toast – Thrown during the dinner scene.
- Cone Shaped Party Hats – Used during the Dinner/Happy Birthday scene in the play.
- Bells – Ring During the song Planet Schmanet — Wise Up Janet Weiss. Ring the bell when Frank sings “Did you hear a bell ring?”
- Playing Cards – During the song “I’m Going Home,” Frank sings “Cards for sorrow, cards for pain.”
Above all, enjoy the show and Don’t Dream It, Be It!
For more details and to purchase tickets visit: The RISE RHPS Fundraising Event.