Kits for The Rocky Horror Picture Show
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Free prop kits are provided to the first 400 audience members! Pre-show shenanigans begin in the lobby at 8 PM.
What’s in our prop kit, what’s allowed, and what isn’t?
The kits include:
Glow Stick, Rubber Glove, Noise Maker, Party Hat, Bell, Sponge, Playing Cards, and Newspaper.
This movie is all about participation but we also want to make sure that our theater isn’t damaged, wrecked, or burned down (under NO circumstances should food products, water, or open flames ever be used within the building). People are absolutely encouraged to dress up and have fun, but there are just a few things we cannot allow and they are listed below along with the items included in the kit, as well as when to use them.
Are you a Rocky Horror virgin? No worries! Here’s some helpful tips. Members of the shadow cast will also be on hand to guide the crowd participation moments throughout the show.
Balloon
In the kit? NO
Is it allowed? NO — popping balloons is loud and can be triggering for some.
Rice
In the kit? NO
Is it allowed? NO — rice can get slippery and it’s messy.
Large “J”-“A”-“N”-“E”-“T” cards
In the kit? NO
Is it allowed? YES — we just didn’t include it since it takes some decent coordination between people to pull off. You’re welcome to do it if you feel like your four friends can spell.
When to use: During the song “Dammit Janet” when Brad says Janet’s name, and when spells out Janet’s name, each card is held up as he spells it. Some people also write “Oh” “B”-“R”-“A”-“D” on the back of them and use them then.
Water Guns
In the kit? NO
Is it allowed? NO — we’re not a friend of wet floors or seats.
Newspaper
In the kit? YES (Qty 1)
Is it allowed? YES
When to use: When Brad and Janet are caught in the storm, Janet covers her head with a newspaper. At this point, you should likewise cover your head.
Glow Stick/Flashlight
In the kit? YES (Qty 1)
Is it allowed? YES (NO lighters, matches, candles, open flames, or flammables are allowed due to fire code restrictions). Feel free to use a lighter app or the flashlight on your phone.
When to use: During the song There’s a Light (Over at the Frankenstein Place), while the “There’s a Light” chorus is playing. Do this during the chorus and when they say “in the darkness” lower it.
HOW TO: Time Warp Flier
In the kit? NO
Is it allowed? YES but please keep the aisles open when you’re dancing.
When to use: During the Time Warp — feel free to get up and dance!
Rubber Glove
In the kit? YES (Qty 1)
Is it allowed? YES
When to use: During Dr. Frank-N-Furter’s speech when he puts on the gloves, stretches, and snaps them. He does this three times — you can try to snap them at the same time!
Noise Maker
In the kit? YES (Qty 1)
Is it allowed? YES
When to use: During the “Lab” scene, when the Transylvanian Guests use their noisemakers at the end of the creation speech.
Confetti
In the kit? NO
Is it allowed? NO — with the exception of “no mess self-contained confetti poppers.”
When to use: At the end of the “Lab” scene when the wedding march is being played as they head to the bedroom.
Toilet Paper
In the kit? NO — various audience members may be preselected and provided toilet paper to use during the performance.
Is it allowed? NO — with the exception listed above.
When to use: When Dr. Scott makes his entrance and Brad exclaims “Great Scott!”. (Get it? Like Scotts toilet paper?) Wait to toss it until Dr. Scott crashes through the wall, by the time Dr. Scott hits the Transducer wall and Frank has his leg on the chair — it’s time to stop tossing.
Party Hat
In the kit? YES (Qty 1)
Is it allowed? YES
When to use: During dinner, Frank-N-Furter will put on his party hat, and you should too. It’s a party after all and you should be dressed appropriately! 😉
Toast
In the kit? NO
Is it allowed? NO — you were taught better than to throw food inside! This is our home, please treat it well.
Bell
In the kit? YES (Qty 1)
Is it allowed? YES — if you don’t get a bell, and didn’t bring one with you, you can get creative and use your keys.
When to use: When Frank-N-Furter is chasing Janet after dinner and asks the musical question “did you hear a bell ring?” during the song Planet Schmanet.
Sponge
In the kit? YES (Qty 1)
Is it allowed? YES
When to use: When Columbia is doing her “bitch out” speech and says to Frank-N-Furter, “you’re like a sponge!”
Playing Cards
In the kit? YES (Qty 2)
Is it allowed? YES
When to use: After floor show, when Frank-N-Furter is doing his solo number, you’ll hear the line “cards for sorrow, cards for pain”. Throw your cards in the air.
Rope
In the kit? NO
Is it allowed? YES — we just didn’t include it in the kit.
When to use: When the rope falls from the rigging after Riff finishes shooting.
Hot Dog and Prunes
In the kit? NO
Is it allowed? NO — please, please, please DON’T.