If you're planning to see Burien Little Theatre's rockin', screamin', and outrageous "Rocky Horror Show," here are a few tips for uninitiated audience members:
You might want to re-consider the idea that theatre audiences sit still and remain quiet during the performance.
You may want to re-think the assumption that wearing sexy, black lingerie is just for women.
If you're hard of hearing, you might get away with keeping your hearing aid at home...(just kidding!)
But, what I am NOT kidding about is that BLT's screamingly sexy season opener isn't just a theatrical show, it's an experience...a very LOUD musical experience.
Who among us has not heard of the barrier-breaking 1973 London stage hit and the 1975 cult movie classic it inspired, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show?" Even today, in movie houses across the country, costume-clad audiences shout responses to the actors on the screen, throw toast, rice, toilet paper and water and dance the Time Warp.
The ultimate in audience participation, "Rocky Horror" screenings have taken on a life of their own.
With such a phenomenal following, it is no wonder BLT is staging the cult hit. With some talented actors accompanied by a killer rock 'n' roll band and a spooky-castle set design that has to be seen to be believed (it's GREAT!), folks in Burien may just have the Halloween Event of the Year.
In case you don't already know the story's plot, here is a quick summary:
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