Rocky Horror Rules
1. This is an offensive show! How offensive? We’re going to swear. We’re going to say mean words for a laugh. We’re going to say things that would make your grandmother clutch her pearls. You’re going to see boys in lingerie and girls kissing!
This is also an inclusive show! We have all sorts of folks on out cast. We don’t “punch down”. We don’t want to hear any nazi bullshit come out of anyone’s mouth. If you’ve got a problem with this, fuck off.
2. This is an audience participation show! We’re going to encourage you to take part in what has made Rocky Horror a worldwide phenomenon for over fifty years. Feel free to make jokes at the screen, get up and dance when you get the cue, throw things in your prop packs in the theater. Don’t know what to do? Feel free to ask one of our friendly floorwalkers. Participate responsibly and do not touch yourself, our performers, or venue staff without clear consent, or you’ll be greeted by one of our UNfriendly floorwalkers.
3. No smoking or drugs in the theater! This one is simple enough: Smoking and vaping isn’t allowed in the theater. Drugs are illegal and you shouldn’t have those anyway (except what’s already in your system when you get here, that’s not our problem). Never fear, though: almost all of our venues sell alcohol, so drink up, and tip your bartenders.
4. Don’t come past the first row, and stay out of the aisles! We’ve got expensive and fragile equipment set up in the front of the theater, and cast members will often will be moving up and down the aisles at a high speed – we don’t want you (or our equipment) to get hurt.
5. Be careful where you throw your prop pack materials! Your prop packs contain things for you to throw in the theater, as well as water guns to shoot at most venues. There are a few things we need you to avoid with those, however:
The cast (they’re pussies and you’ll make them cry)
The security (they’d rather be touching each others butts than kicking yours)
The techs (they’re handling expensive pieces of equipment that don’t react well to impact or water)
The tank (it’s the most expensive and hard-to-repair prop we have)
The screen (it’s more expensive than all of us put together and without it, we don’t have a movie)
6. Eh, forget rule #6. Let’s skip straight to rule #69…
When the time comes, and it will come, you will get out of your seats, move into the aisle, and you will do the Time Warp again, and again, and again…
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. What is a shadowcast?
A. A shadowcast is a group of people who perform a movie in front of a screen while the movie is playing. Some casts have very minimalist shows, while others have very high production values.
Q. Where can I see a Los Bastardos Show?
A. Los Bastardos lists all upcoming shows on our website (www.losbastardos.com) and Facebook page
Q. How old do I have to be to see the show?
A. Anyone aged 18+ is welcome, unless otherwise specified on the ticket buying platform.
Q. What do I need to get in?
A. We require all audience to show us their ticket stub and government-issued photo ID before entering the theater.
Q. Can I wear a costume to the show?
A. Absolutely! We love it when our audience comes in costume. Most theaters want you to stay covered in the lobby but once you’re in the theater, all bets are off.
Q. Can I bring my own food or drinks?
A. Only food and drinks that were purchased in the theater are allowed.
Q. Can I bring my own toilet paper and rice to throw?
A. Los Bastardos does not allow outside props. This includes: toilet paper, rice, toast, water guns and confetti. However, you can buy one of our prop packs, which contain materials approved by the theater.
Q. What is a prop pack and what do I do with it?
A. A prop pack is a set of props you can use to interact with during the show. Those packs include:
Newspaper – Janet covers her head with a newspaper when it starts to rain, you should too
Water guns – fill them up before the show, and squirt them in the air during There’s a Light
Glowsticks – crack them and give them a wave during There’s a Light
Rubber Gloves – During and after the creation speech, Frank snaps his rubber gloves, snap yours with him
Noisemakers – At the end of Franks speech, the Transylvanians clap and make noise, join them in their applause
Toilet Paper – When Rocky is getting unwrapped, throw your toilet paper into the air
Party hat – When Frank puts on his party hat, put on yours
Toast – When Frank proposes a toast, throw your toast
Cards – When Frank sings “cards for sorrow, cards for pain” during I’m Going Home, you should throw your cards
Q. What is a Virgin?
A. A Virgin is someone who has never seen the Rocky Horror Picture Show in a theater. They are generally identified by the “V” written in lipstick on their faces.
Q. Why is Brad being played by a woman?
A. Los Bastardos doesn’t discriminate. You might see a female Frank, a male Janet, an assortment of nonbinary finery, who knows!
Q. How do I join cast?
A. If you’re ready to fill up all your free time, hit up our “join us” tab for access to the rules and an application. We look forward to hearing from you!
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