It's a well known fact that The Rocky Horror Picture Show has some of the most hilarious acting of all time.....at least it is to those in my generation. Years and years ago, Atlanta recognized the need for this movie to be reunited with its audience over and over and over again. So thanks to Plaza Theatre and Natalie's birthday the crew dressed up in our Rocky Horror gear and experienced the Midnight Showing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show!
The crew minus Daniel - don't act like you're not impressed
In character
To give you some background, the Plaza Theatre is the last of its kind in Atlanta, as well as the oldest continuously operating cinema in the city. It opened its doors in 1939 as a 1,000 seat art deco cinema and live theatre. In the 1970's it turned into an adult cinema and live burlesque theater until its renovation in 1983 by George Lefont....who was the first person to bring independent cinema to Atlanta.....and the rest is history.
Back in the day
Present day
Now onto my experience....and I'm just going to go ahead and prepare everyone, this was pretty intense! Before you even walk into the theater you are greeted by several lingerie wearing hostesses with red lipstick in hand. "Have you ever been to the midnight showing of RHPS before," they ask? "Why no half naked stranger, I have not..." I responded. Seconds later I'm getting both cheeks kissed with red lipstick and a V on the forehead indicating that I was a newbie or "virgin" to the show.
Close up
We made it! Well, half of my face did anyway
After being briefed on the "Rules of the Plaza" we walked into the vintage theater and awaited the movie. In the interim, the staff gathers around and sells candy and raffle tickets and sets up some funny games up front to pass the time while the movie is being prepared. This takes a while, so if you get there a little after midnight no worries.
Ideally I was hoping to reminisce on the flick I had only seen glimpses of several years ago, but it was a whole different ball game. Do not go into this movie like you do others.....the staff is either quoting or yelling explicit language in unison the entire movie! It was intense, but some of it was pretty hilarious and it was totally worth going to. Every time there was a pause in the script, or the camera zoomed in on Janet....someone (or everyone) on staff would yell out something super offensive to some but hilarious to many. If you want to know what was said you will have to check it out yourself, I'm keeping this blog PG rated people!
The best part was that each staff member posed as an actor/actress and performed on stage while the film was playing above. They provided a hilarious imitation of each cast member and created an interactive feel that kept us laughing our lips off.
Dancing was encouraged when "Let's Do the Time Warp Again" came on
The Rocky Horror Picture Show plays midnight every Friday night at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets are $8 a pop and the entire event lasts until about 2:30 a.m. If you are easily offended, you will want to stear clear of this event. If not, I recommend going to at least say you're not a newbie anymore. Bucket list worthy? Letttttttt's do the tiiiiiiiiiime warrrrrrrp again! I mean, yes :).
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