K. Gitter

Have you seen the Rocky Horror Picture Show yet? If not, you're in luck! Read more to see tips on what to do and how to dress when you see the show... Are you ready?... Your first time watching The Rocky Horror Picture Show live is a little like losing your virginity—it’s awkward, requires a lubricant (booze works for both) and will only get better with practice. But unlike your first sexual encounter, a night with Rocky promises to be an unforgettable experience—filled with outrageous costumes, wild dancing and a whole lot of singing. For all of you Rocky Horror virgins catching a mirror show for the first time this Halloween (that’s when actors perform on stage while the movie plays in the background), DYR has a list of props and a guide in antici—pation. Trust us, this won’t hurt one bit. Dress the Part Don’t be the only schmuck wearing a suit to the theater—Rocky Horror is not that kind of a show. This is your opportunity to confidently wear a corset and garter belt outside of the bedroom, while taking comfort in knowing you probably won’t be the only one. For virgins, we recommend something a little tamer and easier to pull off, like dressing up as a Transylvanian. But showing up as Magenta or Riff Raff will totally up your costume cred. Prepare to Show Off Your “V” Card You’ll have to wear your virgin status proudly, newbies, as a fellow audience member will typically draw a “V” on your forehead with red lipstick and have you repeat a racy oath or perform some sort of embarrassing ritual, which varies by theater. Rocky Horror Props Rice A newspaper Water gun Flashlight Rubber glove Noisemakers Confetti Toilet paper Toast Party hats Cards Hot dogs This list comprises recommended items to bring to the theater, but be advised that some props, such as the hot dogs and a water gun, will not be allowed. Commit these scenes to memory and use them as a prop guide. Wedding bells! (rice) Brad and Janet get caught in a thunderstorm (water guns) while looking for help, so Janet takes cover underneath a newspaper (newspaper). Fortunately, Janet sees a light up ahead (flashlight). Dr. Frank-N-Furter introduces his creation (gloves). The Transylvanians welcome Rocky with confetti and noisemakers. “Great Scott!” (toilet paper, Scotts preferably) What’s an audience member to do when Frank-N-Furter proposes a toast? Throw a piece on stage! (toast) "SCIENCE FICTION, DOUBLE FEATURE" Michael Rennie was I'll The Day The Earth Stood Still But he told us where we stand Flash Gordon was there in silver underwear Claude Reins was The Invisible Man Then something went wrong For Fay Wray and King Kong They got caught in a celluloid jam Then at a deadly pace It Come From Outer Space And this is how the message ran Science fiction, double feature Doctor X will build a creature See androids fighting Brad and Janet Anne Francis stars in Forbidden Planet Oh oh oh oh oh At the late night Double feature, picture show (Ow) I knew Leo G. Carrol was over a barrel When Tarantula took to the hills And I really got hot when I saw Jeanette Scott Fight a Triffid that spits poison and kills Dana Andrews said Prunes gave him the Runes And passing them used lots of skills But When Worlds Collide Said George Pal to his bride I'm gonna give you some terrible thrills, like a Science fiction, double feature Doctor X will build a creature See androids fighting Brad and Janet Anne Francis stars in Forbidden Planet Oh oh oh oh oh, at the late night Double feature, picture show I want to go, oh oh oh oh, to the late night Double feature, picture show By R.K.O., oh oh oh oh, to the late night Double feature, picture show In the back row, oh oh oh oh, to the late night Double feature, picture show "OVER AT THE FRANKENSTEIN PLACE" In the velvet darkness of the blackest night Burning bright, there's a guiding star No matter what or who you are. There's a light over at the Frankenstein Place There's a light burning in the fireplace There's a light, light in the darkness of everybody's life. I can see the flag fly, I can see the rain Just the same, there has got to be Something better here for you and me. There's a light over at the Frankenstein Place There's a light burning in the fireplace There's a light, light in the darkness of everybody's life. The darkness must go down the river of nights dreaming Flow Morpheus flow, let the sun and light come streaming Into my life, into my life. There's a light over at the Frankenstein Place There's a light burning in the fireplace There's a light, light in the darkness of everybody's life. "Dammit, Janet!" "TIME WARP" "Touch-A, Touch-A Touch Me" I was feeling done in, couldn't win I'd only ever kissed before (you mean she?) (uh-huh) I thought there's no use getting into heavy petting It only leads to trouble and seat-wetting Now all I want to know is how to go I've tasted blood and I want more (more, more, more) I'll put up no resistance, I want to stay the distance I've got an itch to scratch, I need assistance Touch-a touch-a touch-a touch me, I wanna be dirty Thrill me, chill me, fulfil me Creature of the night Then if anything grows while you pose I'll oil you up and rub you down (down, down, down) And that's just one small fraction of the main attraction You need a friendly hand and I need action Touch-a touch-a touch-a touch me, I wanna be dirty Thrill me, chill me, fulfil me Creature of the night Oh, touch-a touch-a touch-a touch me, I wanna be dirty Thrill me, chill me, fulfil me Creature of the night (Creature of the night) (Creature of the night?) (Creature of the night) (Creature of the night) (Creature of the night) (Creature of the night) (Creature of the night) "I CAN MAKE YOU A MAN" A weakling weighing ninety-eight pounds Will get sand in his face When kicked to the ground And soon in the gym With a determined chin The sweat from his pores As he works for his cause Will make him glisten And gleam, and with massage And just a little bit of steam He'll be pink and quite clean He'll be a strong man Oh, honey! But the wrong man He'll eat nutritious, high protein And swallow raw eggs Try to build up his shoulders His chest, arms, and legs Such an effort If he only knew of my plan In just seven days I can make you a man "SWEET TRANSVESTITE" How d'you do, I See you've met my Faithful handyman He's just a little brought down because When you knocked He thought you were the candy man Don't get strung out by the way that I look Don't judge a book by its cover I'm not much of a man by the light of day But by night I'm one hell of a lover I'm just a sweet transvestite From Transexual, Transylvania, ha ha Let me show you around, maybe play you a sound You look like you're both pretty groovy Or if you want something visual that's not too abysmal We could take in an old Steve Reeves movie I'm glad we caught you at home Could we use your phone? We're both in a bit of a hurry (right!) We'll just say where we are, then go back to the car We don't want to be any worry Well, you got caught with a flat, well, how about that? Well, babies, don't you panic By the light of the night, it'll all seem alright I'll get you a satanic mechanic I'm just a sweet transvestite From Transexual, Transylvania, ha ha Why don't you stay for the night? (night) Or maybe a bite? (bite) I could show you my favorite obsession I've been making a man With blond hair and a tan And he's good for relieving my tension I'm just a sweet transvestite From Transexual, Transylvania, ha ha Hit it, hit it, I'm just a sweet transvestite (sweet transvestite) From Transexual, Transylvania, ha ha So, come up to the lab And see what's on the slab I see you shiver with antici- -Pation But maybe the rain Is really to blame So I'll remove the cause But not the symptom "HOT PATOOTIE - BLESS MY SOUL" Whatever happened to Saturday night? When you dressed up sharp and you felt alright It don't seem the same since cosmic light Came into my life, I thought I was divine I used to go for a ride with a chick who'd go And listen to the music on the radio A saxophone was blowing on a rock and roll show We climbed in the back seat, really had a good time Hot patootie, bless my soul Really love that rock and roll Hot patootie, bless my soul I really love that rock and roll Hot patootie, bless my soul I really love that rock and roll Hot patootie, bless my soul I really love that rock and roll My head used to swim from the perfume I smelled My hands kinda fumbled with her white plastic belt I'd taste her baby pink lipstick and that's when I'd melt She'd whisper in my ear tonight she really was mine Get back in front and put some hair oil on Buddy Holly was singing his very last song With your arms around your girl, you try to sing along It felt pretty good, woo Really had a good time Hot patootie, bless my soul Really love that rock and roll Hot patootie, bless my soul I really love that rock and roll Hot patootie, bless my soul I really love that rock and roll Hot patootie, bless my soul I really love that rock and roll Hot patootie, bless my soul I really love that rock and roll Hot patootie, bless my soul I really love that rock and roll Hot patootie, bless my soul I really love that rock and roll Hot patootie, bless my soul I really love that rock and roll Hot patootie, bless my soul I really love that rock and roll Hot patootie, bless my soul I really love that rock and roll Hot patootie, bless my soul I really love that rock and roll Hot patootie, bless my soul I really love that rock and roll 5 Things You Didn't Know About The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Hope you enjoyed the show!