We are a fully functioning professional cast. There are very few things that we require of those who wish to hire us for a show:

• Contact their film distributor and obtain a print of the film.
• Sell all tickets and collect money from the show.
• Sell all concession stand items.
• Start the print.
• Provide a venue for the show and allow adequate time to set up our props and tech equipment.
• Allow time after the show for clean up and to put away our props.

There are 200 plus casts in the world running Rocky Horror. We will guarantee you that if you give Rocky a chance, we will create a new tradition for your organization and show your people the time of their lives.

Los Bastardos: Facts about who and what we are…

Los Bastardos is an established and well-known theatre shadow cast that performs The Rocky Horror Picture Show. We are the longest running current DFW (and Texas) cast with over 25 years of experience. We are an accomplished, professional, reliable, and respected cast complete with a full technical crew, stage and prop crew, security team, and full stage cast.

Theatre history is as follows:

• Furneaux Theatre, March 1998-December 1998 (Left due to management change)
• Bedford UA Theatre, June 1999-October 2000 (Closed down)
• Furneaux Theatre, November 2000-February 2001 (Closed down)
• Forum Theatre, April 2001-October 2001 (Closed down)
• Medallion Theatre, October 2001-December 2001 (Closed down)
• Ridgmar Movie Tavern, Fort Worth, March 2002-January 2003 (Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission shut program down temporarily due to “minors drinking at the theatre”)
• The Rock in Deep Ellum, February 2003-November 2003 (Rock club turned country)
• Ridgmar Movie Tavern, Fort Worth, November 2004 – January 2011 (Closed down)
• Alamo Drafthouse, Denton, August 2018 – June 2024
• Inwood Theater, Dallas, October 2011 – Current
• Angelika, Dallas, May 2024 – Current
• Other performances and guest appearances include:
  • Insomnia, Dallas
  • Beautiful Creatures, Houston
  • University of North Texas, Denton
  • University Theatre, Commerce
  • Spankee’s, Dallas
  • Resurrection, Arlington
  • The Church, Dallas
  • Lakewood Theatre, Dallas
  • Cinema 8, Austin
  • Alamo Drafthouse Theatre, Austin
  • University of Texas at Dallas
  • Hangman’s House of Horrors, Fort Worth
  • Grayson’s County Line, Azle
  • Austin College, Sherman
  • Frontier Hotel, Las Vegas
  • The Frisco Discovery Center, Frisco
  • A-KON, Dallas
  • All-Con, Dallas
  • Furry Fiesta, Dallas
  • Southern Methodist University, Dallas
  • Alamo Drafthouse, Cedars, Dallas
  • Ridglea Theater, Fort Worth
  • Shipwreck on 7th, Fort Worth
  • Texas Movie Bistro, Fort Worth

(There are many other Rocky Horror casts that have made appearances and made rounds in the DFW area. We would like to let address that we are not the 1980’s Ridglea cast, the Furneaux cast, the Domingo cast, the pre-2024 Angelika/Magnolia cast, or the Lakewood cast.)

Why Rocky Works:

Rocky has been around so long and been so successful due to many factors. The movie itself is intriguing. It isn’t necessarily good, but it is different. The songs, costumes, set, and cast, however, are fantastic. The characters are colorful and patrons enjoy dressing up, yelling jokes, throwing props, and singing along with the movie. Nowhere else on earth can you do these things in a movie theatre and get a laugh instead of a boot out the door. All types of people are accepted at Rocky not for what they are but WHO they are. It is commonly called the “Friends of the Friendless”, because Rocky can bring people out of the woodwork that otherwise would not go out. Rocky provides an understanding of diversity and we work together to achieve a satisfying show for all who see it.

This cast has been around so long and is one of the best because not only do all of us work hard to make our show the best, but because we are all family; we believe in what we are doing and in each other. We love what we do and we work together willingly to create the best possible show for the sheer love of Rocky and what it has done for so many people. Consistently, we see whole families at shows, doing the Time Warp. People in Rocky somehow attract each other, and they come back time after time to be together. Los Bastardos has seen babies baptized during dinner scene, proposals of marriage, and 2-month olds in Columbia outfits. We have done charity work to help those in need by donating portions of out profits to charities and children’s organizations. The day the TABC shut us down at the Ridgmar, we had recently kicked off a fundraiser, “Bring a Bastard a Book”, which was a book drive for families during the holiday season. Los Bastardos also raised money for the Red Cross during the Hurricane Katrina aftermath, and donated to the Lena Pope Home and Orphanage in Fort Worth.

Breakdown: What goes on during our show?

At a special show (one that is away from our home theatre) we will need time to set up and become familiar our new performance space. We then set up props, costumes, all technical equipment (including our cast spotlights, light and soundboard, and several thousand dollars worth of DJ and other technical equipment), and otherwise prepare for the rest of the evening.

The Show begins with Pre-Show: The Pre-Show itself lasts approximately 30 minutes. This begins after all patrons have had time to comfortably situate themselves in the theatre. There are rules and regulations that we go over with the audience so that there are no questions to what they can and cannot do while they are in the theatre:

• Rule #1: State of disclaimer: Our show is NOT for everyone; Rocky is not a children’s show and if you are easily offended by language and innuendoes you may not enjoy it and should reconsider viewing it. This is also an inclusive show, and we won’t tolerate harassment of our cast, audience, or venue staff.
• Rule #2: This is an audience participation show, so get up, dance, and have a good time.
• Rule #3: There shall be no smoking or illegal drugs allowed in the theatre. If the venue has a bar or is BYOB drinking is welcome (and tipping your bartenders is audience participation!)
• Rule #4: Stay clear of the aisles and do not come past the front row of the theatre unless asked to do so, for the safety of both you and the cast.
• Rule #5: Do not throw things at the Cast, Security, Tech, the Tank, or the Screen, all of which are worth more than your organs are on Craigslist.
• Rule #6…Rule #69: When the time comes, you will get out of your seat and into the aisles and we will do the Time Warp… again.

Anything the event staff personnel wish to add to the list is also addressed at this time.

In instances where we have a long time between doors opening and the show beginning we may bring some special pre-show entertainment before the reading the rules. This may include drag, burlesque, music, comedy, skits, or other live entertainment to keep people engaged while they wait for Rocky to begin.

The Show Itself: Four Components…

• The Film: The original film plays the entire time.
• The Live Cast and Tech: The cast is a screen-accurate representation of the characters on the screen (a.k.a. shadowcast). They mimic the characters in gesture, costume, and voice.
• Floorwalkers and Screamers: The people who shout call back lines to the movie on the screen and the screen answers in time. Such as, when Brad and Janet are at the castle door and Riff-Raff answers the door, the Floorwalker calls out, “Say, Riff, what’s your favorite Doors song?” to which the character Riff-Raff on the screen and on the cast say, “Hello… ”. Then, the Floorwalker immediately retorts “… I love you, won’t you tell me your name?” singing in the style of the Doors. And on it goes.
• Audience Participation: The audience also calls these lines out with the floorwalkers. They participate in the Pre-Show, sing and dance to the songs in the movie, and a lot of times have Prop Packs. Prop Packs are the packages the cast sells before the show containing certain things that the characters use, and the audience mimics the characters with these items alongside the cast. For example, when Janet is going through the woods and it is raining, she holds a newspaper above her head. The audience will dig into their prop packs, pull out the sheet of newspaper, and put it over their heads to shield themselves from the “rain”. They will also pull out noisemakers for the Time Warp, gloves for Creation scene, (fake) toast for the toast, etc..

Post-Show: After the show is finished and the audience exits, the cast collects and puts away all props and equipment. They then clean up the performance area and messes made by the audience. After that, it is good-bye until next time.

More About the Cast Members:

The members of Los Bastardos are respectful of theatre management, staff, and other non-Rocky theater patrons. Applicants are screened both by the director and the rest of the cast before they are considered for membership. The cast itself has an extensive list of rules and regulations that they MUST read, sign, and return to the director before they are accepted onto cast.

Like our cast rules, we consider our venue’s preservation a matter of utmost importance. We are well aware how expensive and delicate screens, walls, sound equipment, and all other pieces of the property are. We bring several thousand dollars worth of props and electrical/technical/DJ equipment to each show, and we in no way wish to damage any of our things nor any of the theatre’s things. Damaging the venue is the quickest way to get kicked out and that is the LAST thing we want.

Things to be Aware of:

This show, although extremely popular, is not a show for everyone. The show that Rocky was 30 years ago is not the same show today, and over the years new lines have been added that might offend people that are more conservative. The movie itself has a rating of “R”, and our show does reflect some language and sexual innuendos that conservative individuals may not like to hear.

We also employ a security team in order to prevent interference with the theatre management’s duties and prevent taking up their time with petty problems. For example, sometimes an audience member gets a bit fresh with someone on cast, and security asks them to leave. Our security has always taken care of problems in a professional manner, and if the individual(s) cannot be consoled or will not leave on their own accord, that is the time when we will consult the theatre.

The Rocky Horror History and Tradition – A Brief Overview

Back in 1972, Rocky Horror was dreamed up and written by actor/writer Richard O’Brien, who had grown so tired of trying to find the perfect B-movie horror flick that he just wrote his own. In June of 1973, O’Brien’s tale, now a musical titled The Rocky Horror Show, debuted in London and was a smashing success. Less than a year after its stage opening, American producer/director Lou Adler secured 20th Century Fox as backing for a movie version.

Now The Rocky Horror PICTURE Show, a number of young stars were cast for the film: Tim Curry as Dr. Frank-n-Furter, Barry Bostwick as Brad Majors, Susan Sarandon as Janet Weiss, and ever-popular Meatloaf as Eddie. Despite all hopes, opening September 26, 1975 in Los Angeles, the film did not do nearly so well as the stage show. After only six brief weeks, the theatre closed its doors on Rocky.

In the meantime, however, New York’s Waverly theatre discovered something intriguing: although attendance was low, the figures were stable. Upon further examination, they were surprised to discover these “stable” figures were the same people returning week after week, singing along with the film, dancing to the songs in the aisles, and mimicking the actors on the screen. Management decided the best way to recover losses and not scare away the “conservative” movie crowd was to turn Rocky into a weekly Saturday Midnight show. On April 1, 1976, cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show as the world now knows it was born. Costumed patrons filled the theatre for the debut, and the first “Screamer Lines” were coined soon thereafter. Eventually, the “mimickers” turned into a cast, and each year audience numbers continue to rise.

Ever since, Rocky Horror has gained in strength, number, and variety. Rocky’s popularity is due to the variety of the casts and audience: varying ages, occupations, and lifestyles are common, from professors to blue-collar workers, 50-somethings to teens. Many express that Rocky is a symbol of liberation and escape from societal norms, and is a place to be accepted no matter what your lifestyle. In today’s world, Rocky has taken on a life of its own, with distinctive rules, traditions, and culture. Fan base increases year after year, as do the profits. In 1996, 20th Century Fox remastered and released 30 new prints of Rocky Horror, and as of late 2002, profits were in excess of $150 million dollars. One 20th Century Fox representative noted, “I think that Rocky Horror is the single best investment this studio ever made.”

With a professional cast like Los Bastardos, the experience will be unforgettable and fun. Thank you for taking the time to read through this, and consider us for your next event. Please email us at Losbastaradoscast@gmail.com with any questions or concerns, we will be happy to discuss potential shows with you, your business, or organization!