The Rocky Horror Picture Show

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.”
49 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.
TRHPS Ettiquette
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 Bags at the door while supplies last!
Props Allowed & Included in Participation Bags
Balloon (included) – Any time you see the lips, blow your balloon. Then during the song “Science Fiction Double Feature”, pop it at the line “When Worlds Collide”.
Confetti 1 (included) instead of rice during the wedding scene. – Use 1 of two bags, save second for later. When the church doors open, and the guests come out, toss confetti.
Newspaper & water pistol (included). – During the rain scene after the wedding, when Janet puts the newspaper over her head in the pouring rain, so do you. While your paper is on your head it’s your cue to squirt rain.
Glow Stick (1 included). No lighters, matches, flammables due to fire code restrictions. – During the song “There’s a light, over at the Frankenstein Place”, raise it at each “theres a light” chorus. Hide it when the “in the darkness” line is sung.
Time Warp Instructions (1 included). – During the “Time Warp” get up and dance!
Noisemakers (1 included). – During the ‘lab’ scene make noise and applaud when the Transylvanian guests use their noise makers.
Rubber Glove (1 included). – During the ‘lab’ scene, after Frank makes his speech, he snaps his rubber gloves twice. Follow Frank on the screen and do it when he does. Use them again when Magenta takes them off Frank’s hands.
Confetti 2 (included). – Use second of 2 included – or both if you forgot the first – after the end of lab scene when the guests start throwing confetti.
Toilet Paper (1 included). – Toss up when Dr. Scott comes through the wall and Brad shouts “Great Scott!”
Party Hat (1 included). – During dinner Frank will put on his party hat, and you should too.
Bell (1 included). – During the song “Planet Schmanet Janet”, Frank will ask, “Did I hear a bell ring?” it’s time to ring yours!
Cards (more than 5 included). – Bring them out after The Floor Show, when Frank sits down and sings. Toss the cards during the line, “cards for sorrow, cards for pain”.
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 time their names are said by other characters or during the songs, you’ll look an idiot.
Theatre Ettiquette
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 26
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 Drunk in a Graveyard and The Kamloops Film Society
7:30 PM- Don’t Dream It, Be It! “The Late Night (Single) Feature Picture Show” begins!