Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Plaza Theatre
Saturday, December 19th, 2009
By Rachael Rene.
Established in 1939, The Plaza Theatre is the most sustained, continuously-operating independent theater in Atlanta. Though, in the 70s it was an x-rated adult cinema, that phase has ended. It is located on Ponce De Leon Avenue, and home to many film festivals throughout the year. The remodeled marquee alone has a lot of personality describing the theater originality and class. The Plaza shows a lot of independent films and classics, surely to make a memorable night. For a decade now, they have been presenting The Rocky Horror Picture show.
… he most sustained, continuously-operating independent theater in Atlanta …
The tale is about a newly engaged couple who are lost with a flat tire on a cold, rainy, November night. While seeking help from people in nearby castles, they are interrupted by a very strange group of people. Dr. Frank N. Furter decides to take them under his wing. He claims to be from the planet Transsexual, Transylvania, and invites the couple into his world for a little bit. After a few crazy events occur, things eventually restore to order. The couple remains alive, and the entire castle takes off to its destination to the galaxy of Transylvania.
The Rocky Horror Picture show was first performed in the 70’s in London, England. It ran in the United States the year after it is presented, and had 9 months of successful viewings. It’s first midnight showing was on April Fool’s day in New York, New York starting the audience participation practice. The audience participation started to heighten by throwing props at the screen or the audience at certain times of the show. A national fan club was established and eventually became a cultural statement rather than a passing fad.
… audience participation started to heighten by throwing props at the screen or the audience at certain times of the show …
The tradition still continues, having the show play at midnight with folks geared up and costumed out. The Plaza Theatre ritually has this playing every Friday at the strike of the clock. Beware if you are a RHPS virgin! This is not your average musical. The confusion might really set in when everyone arises from their seats and start getting down to the Time Warp song. Nonetheless, Rocky is an incomparable experience, and definitely worth paying seven dollars.
If you go, you will see actors right in front of the screen portraying the whole movie. This is a Plaza tradition, which definitely intensifies the Rocky experience. The cast is called Lips Go Down on Dixie. They have been in their current form since 2000, and surely to squeeze a few laughs out of the audience.
… There are many of people that routinely watch and perform this every week in Atlanta. It is the most cult classic film of all time, after all. …
Many of you must be fairly interested in seeing what this whole ordeal is for yourself! There are many of people that routinely watch and perform this every week in Atlanta. It is the most cult classic film of all time, after all. Give it a go, and experience the Rocky Horror Picture Show!
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