Don't Dream It, Be It at Queer Theatre Company

The difference between a true Rocky Horror fan and someone just out for a rowdy time can be seen in their manners and etiquette. Here are some guidelines that should be deemed necessary by anyone looking to perpetuate our experiences of absolute pleasure. 

The throwing of toilet paper, streamers, etc. is part of the fun. It is not meant to harm people, ruin someone's make-up or costume, or cause damage to the theater. 

Never make fun of someone for "dressing up" - especially if their costume or make-up is not exact. The point is that their heart is in it and this might discourage them or others from ever returning in costume and that's what this cult's all about, isn't it? If you portray a certain character in your theater or its performing group, don't get angry or jealous if someone else comes dressed as that character. Remember that the show and its characters are not your exclusive property. When you think about it, any resentment is hypocritical to your own "dressing up". 

Respect the wishes of the theater and its management. Vandalism and the breaking of rules might not only lead to your ejection, but to the stopping of the show . This would only be spoiling it for everyone.

If visitors from other theaters or areas come to visit, don't try to "shout them down". Respect the fact that they might yell different "lines". Why you might even find some new ones more preferable to your own. Calling Brad an "asshole" and "neck lines" to the Narrator are funny in their proper place, but should not be yelled every time you see these characters' faces. It does get boring and monotonous. 

(It's just a) JUMP TO THE LEFT, with hands UP.

 2. A STEP TO THE RIGHT (Time-Warper ANNETTE FUNICELLO suggests a very WIDE step.) 

3.* (With your hands on your HIPS) YOU BRING YOUR KNEES IN TIGHT. 

4. (Then) THE PELVIC THRUST (if repeated FIVE times, it nearly drives you insa-a-ane)

 5. HIP SWIVEL (if not driven insa-a-ane by step four)

 6. LET'S DO THE TIME WARP AGAIN! 

* Those with LIMB DISABILITIES may find it necessary to ALTER or DELETE this action, but NO EXCUSES for alterations to steps four and five.

VIRGIN - In the common world, this usually refers to a person who has not engaged in sexual relations. In the ROCKY HORROR world, this word refers to the many unfortunate people who have never experienced THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (RHPS)  AND THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW - LIVE! in a “theater” or on stage with an audience. Seeing the movie on home video (Blu-ray, DVD, VHS, Netflix Instant, etc.) or on TV doesn't count! If you've already seen the movie or stage musical by itself on TV or home video and wondered what all the fuss was about, read on. If you haven't seen the movie or stage musical on TV or home video - GREAT! The more surprised you are on your first time, the more fun it is. Rocky Horror is the first and only true audience partici-(SAY IT!)-pation movie/musical People yell back lines at the screen and actors on stage during the extended pauses between dialogue, dress up in costume and throw props various times during the show. 

The audience participation phenomenon was observed as early as the film's first run in 1975 (when it bombed during limited engagements in 7 of 8 cities), and was later re-released as a midnight movie / show where the audience participation really began to flourish. And by the way, for the "gore sensitive", Rocky Horror is NOT a horror film/show. It is a rock-musical send-up of old science-fiction and horror films.

 Enough history! You are interested in going, so here's what you really need to know. First, the only thing you really need to bring your first time out in order to have fun is a sense of humor,  Of course, being surrounded by 10-15 of your friends is also a good thing. You should dress in whatever makes YOU feel comfortable, but also does not violate any local standards (this usually means nudity is out.) But hey, what about the props and audience participation lines and dressing up in costume? Well, no one expects you to know much of anything your first time out. While audience participation is mandatory to keep the show alive, it is not mandatory that everyone participates, every time. Virgins are not expected to know a damn thing (just like in sex.) If you need to know one AP line, there is one that is almost universal to every theater, that you can use multiple times. Whenever you hear the name "Brad Majors", yell "ASSHOLE", okay? An important note here: AP is NOT fixed from theater to theater and night to night. If you feel a new line coming on, YELL IT! A big part of keeping the show fresh is creating new lines with topical humor. Hmmmm... sounds interesting. I am not going to be targeted for some humiliation because I am a virgin, right? Maybe. Usually, theaters will have some sort of virgin ritual which almost always only includes 2 virgins. Since at any one time, an audience can consist of 25%-50% virgins, it is not likely that you will be chosen for this harmless ritual (well, usually harmless, it varies by theater!) If it looks like you are about to be picked, the best thing to do is point to a friend of the same sex and mouth to whoever (whomever?) is looking at you that he or she is a "virgin" (the soon to be ex-friend that you are pointing at.) Once you have completed an entire showing of Rocky in a theater, they can not ask you to participate in this ritual... you only have to worry about this once. (And once you see it, sometimes you actually WISH you were picked!)

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE - 2024

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm

August 16th - September 7th

*No performances August 30th &  31st.

$12.00  (Such a low price for a great time!)

All seating is general admission. QTC Prop Bags will be available and included in the price of admission.

RICHARD O'BRIEN'S THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW returns to the QTC mainstage in OCTOBER,  2025.