The Rocky Horror Show

Oh. My. Goodness. What an experience.

Jeremy, Matt, and I went to see the stage production, The Rocky Horror Show, last night. It was an experience that is hard to describe without using profanity of some sort, but I will give it my best shot. I am very glad that I was able to experience the Rocky Horror phenomenon in this medium for my "virgin" (yes, they really do call first-timers that) experience. Rocky Horror is an overly-sexualized send-up of old sci-fi and horror classics. Much as the original authors of works such as Frankenstein and Flash Gordon used the medium to present their progressive viewpoints about current events, Rocky Horror parodies those works to present its viewpoint of modern society in a very Alfred Kinsey manner.

It is one of the few shows outside of childrens' theater where audience participation is encouraged. Audience members are encouraged to act along during certain parts with their own props, costumes, and off-the-cuff lines to yell at the characters onstage. That part was quite raunchy, because all of the good examples I want to write down here are extremely vulgar, usually involving multiple f-bombs or extremely lurid details of human actions. Rest assured though, it fit in with the show and was extremely hilarious to be a part of.

I am also very glad that I did not view any form of this at a younger age than I am right now. There were very scandalous songs, costumes, and choreography, and there were multiple sex scenes. Yet, at no time did I ever think it was too wrong or out-of-control. It was actually very well done and extremely humorous and entertaining. It wasn't a gonzo affair, but more of a satirical one.

There was even an exposed male butt at one point. It had a large tatoo on it as well. I wasn't expecting that.

Besides the humor, the soundtrack was probably the best part. The songs were pretty campy, but they were also very catchy and lots of fun. I even still remember some of the lyrics.

In short, it is worth going to see, but you have to be prepared for what you are getting yourself into.