Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary
Do the time warp with the 1975 cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”!
Sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.”
50 years after its premiere, The Rocky Horror Picture Show (TRHPS) is the longest-running theatrical release in film history and the film continues to be shown with a tradition of audience participation.
Audience Participation.
While the film is excessive and wild, the theatre is a safe space and your level of participation is up to you. Just be aware that your friendly neighbours may be die-hard fans and know when it’s their turn to yell out and get involved in the show. Feel free to join in at your own pace, just make sure you’re following the script, no one wants angry notes from the Stage Manager.
Dress to Impress.
Whatever that means to you, just go for it. Shed your inhibitions and let loose, much like the characters on screen. Gowns, garters, leather and lace!
If you are dressing up for the show, don’t slag other people’s costumes off. Everyone has the right to wear whatever they wish.
Callbacks
Part of a Rocky screening is talking back to the film, yelling out, singing, etc – all the stuff that is generally frowned upon in regular film screenings. But don’t go shouting out ‘slut’ to Janet and ‘asshole’ to Brad every single time their names are said by other characters or during the songs, you’ll look like an idiot.
Props
Outside food/drink is not permitted. Some props can be tossed and we have given some tips on when to throw what. BUT… No throwing any food products. What?! Yeah, food is too expensive to toss!
Items Not Allowed: rice • toast • hot dogs & prunes • liquids other than water • fake blood • glitter/glitter confetti.
Audience members are welcome to purchase a Participation Bag at the door or in advance while supplies last!
Props Allowed & Included in Participation Bags
- Balloon (1 included)
- Confetti (1 included) instead of rice during the wedding scene
- Newspaper & water pistol (both included)
- Glow Stick (1 included). No lighters, matches, flammables due to fire code restrictions.
- Time Warp Instructions (1 included)
- Noisemakers (1 included)
- Rubber Glove (1 included)
- Confetti (2 included)
- Toilet Paper (1 included)
- Party Hat (1 included)
- Bell (1 included)
- Cards (5+ included)
Theatre Etiquette
Respect the wishes and rules of the Paramount Theatre and its management and staff. Any acts of verbal or physical violence to patrons, staff, or property will not be tolerated.
Vandalism and the breaking of rules might not only lead to your ejection, but to the closing of the film. This would only be spoiling it for everyone.
Schedule October 25
6:30 PM – Doors Open. Pick your seats and get your Participation Bags at the door while supplies last!
7:00 PM – Introduction & Costume Contest. Prizes provided by The Kamloops Film Society
7:30 PM – “The Late Night (Single) Feature Picture Show” begins!