The Western New England University Stageless Players make a triumphant return with four eagerly awaited performances of its spring musical, The Rocky Horror Show, on April 12-14. The electrifying musical immersed audiences in a world of campy horror and sexual liberation, giving a peek into the unconventional. In this 1975 cult classic that features memorable raunchy rock ballads such as “Time Wrap,” “Damn It Janet,” and “Science Fiction Double Feature,” the audience is offered a wild and electrifying journey filled with audacious plot twists and infectious energy.
The Rocky Horror Show story follows Brad and Janet, who get stuck with a flat tire during a stormy night, leading them to seek refuge in Dr. Frank-N-Furter's eerie mansion. As they enter the mansion, they are met with a houseful of wild characters, including the servants Riff Raff and Magenta and the muscle-bound Rocky Horror. Throughout the night, Brad and Janet are exposed to the eccentric lifestyle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, which challenges their perceptions of sexuality and morality. As one of the longest-running musical theater productions, “The Rocky Horror Show” continues to be celebrated for its celebration of diversity, sexual liberation, and the freedom to be oneself.
Among the exceptionally gifted Cast and Crew were:
as Dr. Frank-N-Furter
as Brad Majors/Program Coordinator
as Janet Weiss
as Riff Raff
as Magenta/Usherette
as Columbia/Dance Captain
as Eddie/Dr. Scott
as Rocky Horror
as Narrator
as Phantom
as Phantom
as Phantom
as Phantom
as Phantom
as Costume Team
as Tech
as Front of House
as Makeup Coordinator
as Costume Team
as Lead Carpenter
as Tech
as Sound Lead
as Booth Coordinator
as Tech
as Technical Coordinator
as Follow Spot Lead
as Costume Coordinator
as Tech
as House Manager
as Assistant Technical Director/Props Coordinator
as Tech
as Tech
as Tech
as Stage Manager
as Tech
as Tech
The production, with book, music, and lyrics by Richard O’Brien, was directed by Eric Boucher, choreographed by Karen Anne McMahon, and musically directed by Graham Christian. The Student Senate, the Office of Student Involvement and Connections, and the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts made the performance possible.
