Local companies to perform ‘Rocky Horror’ this weekend
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Actors and Artists of Fayette County (AAFC) will produce the show at the Geyer Performing Arts Center in Scottdale, and Westmoreland Performing Arts (WPA) in Greensburg will stage the show at the Westmoreland County Community College.
The cult classic finds sweethearts Brad Majors and Janet Weiss stuck with a flat tire during a storm. Looking for help, the couple discovers the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, where they meet a host of wild characters.
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Cunnard directed the show in 2019 and said it was a success with about 760 attendees. The AAFC board wanted to make the show an annual event, but the pandemic stopped that from happening in 2020 and a limited cast precluded it in 2021.
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That interaction is one of the things that makes 无毛视频淭he Rocky Horror Show无毛视频� so much fun.
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This will be the first time the WPA has put on 无毛视频淭he Rocky Horror Show.无毛视频�
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To aid in the interactive experience, both shows have prop bags for sale for the audience filled with items that are to be tossed during the show.
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Marino said, while 无毛视频淭he Rocky Horror Show无毛视频� is a world of mythical creatures, aliens and more, the theme for this year无毛视频檚 show is 无毛视频渇airy-tale characters and mythical creatures.无毛视频�
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Cunnard said audience members at the AAFC show are encouraged to dress as their favorite 无毛视频淩ocky Horror无毛视频� character from the show or movie.
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For the AAFC performance at the Geyer Performing Arts Center, regular prop bags are available at the door for $5, and deluxe prop bags are $20. Cunnard said audience members can get $15 off the deluxe bag by visiting five local sponsors including Bad Rabbit Cafe & Roastery, Fox无毛视频檚 Pizza Den (Scottdale only), Wish无毛视频檚 Bar and Grill, Michael无毛视频檚 50s Diner and Carson无毛视频檚 Tavern. Each location will provide a different colored coupon through Oct. 29. Presenting all of the coupons will result in the discount.
Show times are 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27-29. An additional showing starts at 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 28. Tickets are $17 per person.
Cunnard said a special pre-show begins 30 minutes before each performance. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.geyerpac.com.
The WPA performance at Westmoreland County Community College in Youngwood, takes place at the college无毛视频檚 Science Hall Theatre. Shows are at 8 p.m. and midnight on Friday, Oct. 28 and Saturday, Oct. 29.
Tickets are $20 at the door or can be purchased by calling The Palace Theatre Box Office at 724-836-8000.