Oooo.. Rocky Horror Picture Show was playing on one of our local stations last night. Memories!!!! When I was in High School, I had my own Rocky Horror moments. One of my girlfriend's sister took us to see it at the old Alabama theatre on Shepherd for the first time. Wow! I was completely amazed. If you have never been, it's a sight to see. It's an interactive show complete with props, actors, actresses, and crowd participation. I was hooked!My girlfriend and I then began a long stint of seeing it every Friday and Saturday night. (It was also my excuse for staying out later than midnight.) We would go to each show ready for the activities. Squirt gun, newspaper, cards, ready to do the Time Warp, and whatever else that was needed for the experience. We thought we were sooo cool because we would have breakfast with the cast after the show. My girlfriend even began dating one of the main characters.
At that time, it was a big deal as to how times you had seen the show. "I've seen it 120 times." "Well, I've seen it over 300 times." And on and on...
Watching it on TV is not quite the same. But, I must say that it was fun to realize that I still know the words of the songs. I find the plot amusing. It's the stupidest movie you'll probably ever see but keeps you entertained.
Sadly, the Alabama Theatre no longer exists. It's now a Bookstop.
Ode to the Alabama Theatre.. Here is one of my favorite scenes:
2 comments:
I always wondered what kind of people did the Rocky Horror Picture Show thing. I don't like horror shows so I never took the time to see the movie.
I've never seen it but I bet that there is a production of it in SF that we could go see if you are ever here on biz! I am sure it would not disappoint!
xo
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