The Rocky Horror Picture Show

    It wasn’t for the easily offended…. The Constans production was loud, brash, profane, sexy, colorful, and outrageously over-the-top.

The Plot 

The plot, consists of two innocents, Brad and Janet, suffering a flat tire on an unfamiliar road. They approach a castle to ask for help and are ushered into a veritable bedlam of oddballs by an even more oddball butler named Riff Raff. They are welcomed into the primary chamber of horrors by Magenta, a maid, and Columbia, a groupie, and soon the party begins with the appearance of Dr. Frank ‘N’ Furter, who introduces himself as “a Sweet Transvestite from Transsexual Transylvania.”  That would be Christopher Fahmie, a friend of mine who is far from the flamboyant character he flawlessly plays in this production.

The Costumes 

The costumes astounded us, particularly all the pleather, neon, and bling.  Any flaming sweet transvestite would have been proud to put those on. 

The Set

The production also featured T.V. sets, lighting effects, and a six-piece rock band wearing fright wigs.  I left my mother at home for this show, as a scrim and light combination made for some steamy sex scenes. 

The Talent

Other bravo performances were Thaddeus Pearson and Melody Goodell in their portrayals of Brad and Janette.  Their prudeness really heightened the hysterics and the singing was phenomenal.  I’ll end with a round of applause to Ric Rose, Judy Skinner, and Tony Mata.  I can honestly say from experience that Ric Rose is an amazing teacher and incredibly creative.  Ric and Judy brilliantly choreographed all those favorite rock songs.  Finally, the show was under the direction of Tony Mata who truly deserves a standing ovation.  Professor Mata and the cast vividly conceptualized this show and dove deep into its themes of good vs. evil, while still making me move in my seat.

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