When I was 13, I saw Rocky Horror for the first time. Understanding that Tim Curry, the actor I liked from Clue the movie, was dressed in drag was a pivotal moment for me. I liked the idea that there is a gothic mansion in the middle of nowhere where a bunch of freaks party 24/7.
I saw a local production by Ray of Light Theater the other night, and it was quite good. There’s a live band, quality singing and acting, and the appropriate amount of raunchiness. Go sing along to Time Warp before it leaves the stage on November 17.
“Living out the days and nights in absolute fearNever knowing when and where thethreat of the undead draws nearThoughts of…
“Now, listen up She’s a razor sharp If she don’t get her way She’ll slice you apart Now she’s a…
“Oh, they should have knownNot to play with the powers of HellSome people have lost their waySome people have lost…
“I’m the walking dudeI can see all the worldTwist your minds with fearI’m the man with the powerAmong the living,…
“And I find it kind of funny I find it kind of sad The dreams in which I’m dying Are…
“The sparkle in your eyes Keeps me alive And the sparkle in your eyes Keeps me alive, keeps me alive…
“It’s early morning, the sun comes out Last night was shaking and pretty loud My cat is purring, it scratches…
“We hold each other closer, as we shift to overdrive And everything goes rushing by, with every nerve alive We…
“I could talk about my world How you brought about ruin I could talk about your greed If you want…
“Always lived, very quiet lifeI ain’t never did no wrongNow I know that life without youHas been too lonely too…