The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) with Live Shadow Cast!
The Wisconsin Union
Event Details
Date
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Time
10 p.m.
Location
Shannon Hall, Memorial Union
Description
USA | 98 min | R | BluRay | Dir. Jim Sharman "A newly-engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must seek shelter at the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-n-Furter." - (IMBD) "In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker (Meat Loaf) and a creepy butler (Richard O'Brien). Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named 'Rocky.'" - (Rotten Tomatoes) Doors to Shannon Hall open at 9:15pm, costume contest at 9:30pm, film starts at 10pm!
Props & Costumes Guidelines: Audience participation is more than welcome, and costumes are encouraged. 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. Items that are welcome are 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/
For information on available assistive content for WUD Film screenings, please visit the Assistive Movie Screenings in the Marquee Theater page . T his event is intended for UW-Madison students, faculty, staff, Wisconsin Union members and their guests. Anyone can become a Wisconsin Union member .
Props & Costumes Guidelines: Audience participation is more than welcome, and costumes are encouraged. 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. Items that are welcome are 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/
For information on available assistive content for WUD Film screenings, please visit the Assistive Movie Screenings in the Marquee Theater page . T his event is intended for UW-Madison students, faculty, staff, Wisconsin Union members and their guests. Anyone can become a Wisconsin Union member .
Cost
Free
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