Rocky Horror Returns to Muncie Civic

The Main Street Studio Theatre will present a return engagement of Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW on Fridays and Saturdays October 26 through November 17 at 10:00pm plus one special performance on Halloween, Tuesday, October 31 at 10:00pm. The performances will be at The Main Street Studio Theatre, 222 East Main Street, Muncie, Indiana. Tickets are $10 for Adults, $5 for Ball state students. Reservations and ticket sales are available by calling 765-288-PLAY or at the Box Office. THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is intended for mature audiences and contains strong adult language and situations. No one under 17 will be admitted.

A sold-out smash hit for Muncie Civic in 2004, 2005 and 2006, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is the original Broadway musical which served as inspiration for the 1970's cult movie classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show". The musical follows the story of Brad Majors and Janet Weiss, college sweethearts who set off one stormy night to get the blessing of their impending nuptials from the professor who introduced them, Dr. Scott. When their car breaks down, they seek refuge from the storm at the old Frankenstein Place where they find themselves captive to a group of violent sexual deviants led by the charming but sinister transvestite Dr. Frank N. Furter. They uncover Frank's plan to create a man-toy by using the body parts of his recent murder victims, including Dr. Scott's nephew, Eddie. Just as they are about to escape, Frank's servants, Riff Raff and Magenta, reveal one last interstellar surprise that brings the story to an explosive conclusion. A twisted send-up of 1950's social morality, pulp comics, science fiction movies, and rock-and-roll, songs include "Time Warp", "Sweet Transvestite", "Dammit Janet" and "Touch-A Touch-A Touch-A Touch Me".

The play is directed by Marty Grubbs and choreographed by Carl Coles. The cast includes Chris Meier as Frank, Stevie Hahn as Brad and Amanda Reyome as Janet. Also included in the cast are Cody Ricks as Riff Raff, Emma Smith as Magenta and Joe Skeen as The Narrator.

In keeping with a tradition made popular by audiences at midnight showings of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show", bags filled with props designed for audience participation moments in the play will be available for $1 in the lobby. Prop bags will be free to any audience member dressed as a character from the show. Also, soda and popcorn will be available for purchase during the show. No other props, food or beverages will be allowed in the theatre.

A recent Broadway revival of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW prompted the following New York reviews: "The kinky cult musical with its high-camp sing-along rituals is a delightfully lurid celebration of the lost world of 1950s B-movies. Leave behind any sense of decorum and enjoy some good wholesome filth," raved the New York Daily News. WABC-TV called it "A glitter, rock, horror, comedy. Transvestite circus...the sort of thing you enjoy against your better judgement. In a word, its freaky." And WNBC-TV said "This socko-wacko-weirdo rock concert ends up being a lot of fun."

For tickets and information call 765-288-PLAY.