Crocus 80 Theatre will stage “Rocky Horror Show” at the King George Hotel — bringing this cult classic live on stage with a large cast of local talent.
“Rocky Horror Show” will be staged on Thursday, October 29; Friday, October 30 and Sunday, November 1. The Thursday and Friday will be dinner theatre evening shows, while the Sunday will be a matinee performance.
“We are very excited about the partnership with the King George so that we can stage the ‘Rocky Horror Show’ for the first time in Weyburn’s history,” said Sabrina Kraft, director.
The dinner theatre shows cost $50 a ticket, and will feature a chicken and rib meal, and a starter salad, an appetizer and other treats. The supper starts at 6 p.m., with the play to follow at 7:30 p.m.
The dessert matinee is a $20 ticket and will include dessert and coffee, served during intermission. The show starts at 2 p.m.
All tickets are available at the King George off sale. Cash purchases only.
The Rocky Horror Show is a musical with music, lyrics and a book by Richard O’Brien.
A humorous tribute to the science fiction and horror B movies of the late 1940s through to the early 1970s, the musical tells the story of a newly-engaged couple getting caught in a storm and coming to the home of a mad transvestite scientist unveiling his new creation, a muscle man named Rocky Horror.
“The King George is truly the best place to perform Rocky Horror Show because of the mature themes throughout the musical,” said Kraft.
It is also a great opportunity to be working with so many talented local cast members, said Kraft. “There are so many creative minds on the cast, that they truly have added to the dynamic of transforming each practice into such a fun experience. I can’t wait for the finished piece to be revealed to the public.”
Cast members for the Rocky Horror Show are: Marcel Roy as Frank N. Furter, Tracy Cameron as Magenta, Nicole Griffin as Usherette and Columbia, Kyla Sonnenberg as Janet Weis, Steve Wilson as Brad Majors, Chantal Cooke as The Narrator, Bailey Brookes as Eddie, Austin Cameron as Dr. Everett V. Scott, Patrick Black as Rocky Horror, Dave Frayn as Riff Raff and assorted cast as the Phantoms.
“It has been a great time learning the songs and the choreography as a cast,” said Kraft. “Together, the cast has aimed to truly make Rocky Horror Show as an interactive experience for our audience.”
There will be a pit band providing the music, which should add even more excitement to the production.
Kraft also feels fortunate for her backstage crew, who are also a valuable asset to her production.
“The process of selecting costumes and props have all been coordinated by my stage manager Connie Nightingale, that the ‘Rocky Horror Show’ is a great experience.”
“I also feel fortunate to have found a good light and sound crew, because all those final pieces are important when it comes to staging ‘Rocky Horror’.”
There is an opportunity for audience participation for “Rocky Horror Show”, and Kraft invites anyone who is interested to come dressed in costume.
“I think that is part of the fun of staging ‘Rocky Horror’ right by Halloween, the costumes become part of the fun.”
One thing that Kraft wanted to note for those interested, is that some of the audience participation for the live show of “Rocky Horror Show” is different than attending the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” movie on the big screen.
Additional information on more of the audience participation will be detailed right before the show. Residents can also stay tuned to the Crocus 80 Facebook page for updates.
It is also important to note that while the final touches are being put on “Rocky Horror Show”, that another cast from Crocus 80 Show is working on the annual dinner theatre productions for November.
This year, the comedy chosen for the November production is “Spirit!”
The November production will be at the Weyburn Royal Canadian Legion. It includes three dinner theatres on Thursday, November 26; Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28. Plus, there will be a dessert matinee on Sunday, November 29.
Dinner theatre tickets are $40 a ticket, which includes turkey and all the trimmings. The dessert matinee is $20 a ticket, and offers dessert and coffee.
Those businesses and organizations who are interested in booking Christmas parties are encouraged to send an email to: [email protected].
More information will be detailed on “Spirit!” closer to that production.
