Throughout the month of October and leading into November, the cult classic of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” can be viewed in many theaters with live actors and an interactive audience, who have the opportunity to jive in remarks throughout, in perfect edict. From the preshow to yelling at the projectionist to start the “freaking” movie and finally to the role of the credits, I was glad that I was invited by a friend to see the show. 

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” revolves around two lovebirds, Brad and Janet, who get a flat tire in a rain storm and seek aid in the mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite scientist. Throughout the evening, Brad and Janet not only lose their innocence, but they also come face to face with the creation of Rocky.

For the “full” experience, I went all out and made my own creation of the costume of one of the characters, Columbia; and it was worth it. With being a “virgin” and never before seeing the show in theaters with live actors, for a few hours I was not in my reality, but submersed in the reality of the mansion from the planet Transsexual located in the galaxy of Transylvania.

The show is very interactive with the audience dancing, using props to match those on screen and dressing up in “Rocky Horror” costumes. 

Luckily for me, the couple sitting next to me was kind enough to lend props such as rice to throw during the wedding scene, a newspaper for my head during the storm and even bread to throw during a dinner toast. Also, I was proud of myself for being able to dance and do the “Time Warp” in heels matching Columbia’s outfit. 

I have to give credit to the actors who performed the show at the Prytania Theatre in New Orleans. I do not know how they would have been able to focus and perform each scene with the crowd screaming throughout. And the wranglers; oh, they were able to get the audience to heckle correctly even when so many were feeling tired due to the show starting at midnight. 

My favorite part was when the female actor who was playing Eddie, an ex-delivery boy, came on stage and was pretending to play a saxophone, just as Meatloaf was playing the saxophone on the big screen. For me, she had the most energy and even was able to run up and down the aisles of the theater to the tune of the show. 

If you have never had the chance to enjoy a live viewing of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” I highly recommend it. Also, I would do some basic research on how to act as well as knowing the rules for the theater where you will be viewing the show. For example, some theaters will not allow you to throw rice while others do. And for the most daring, as I did, I say go into it blindly because it was worth getting kissed on my cheek as I lost my “virginity” walking through the front door.