THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
Music and Lyrics by RICHARD O’BRIEN
Produced & Directed by BRENDAN RAGOTZY
OPENING AUGUST 2 And playing through AUGUST 14
(Augusta, MI) Back with gender-bending abandon, the Barn Theatre School presents THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, playing August 2 – 14. Joining the company for the Barn Theatre’s 11th incarnation of its most popular production, JAY POFF starring role of Dr. Frank ‘N’ Furter.
The story of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is a parody of old horror and science fiction movies, in a style that combines a rock show and a transvestite chorus revue. A presumably decent, conservative couple named and Brad and Janet, played by 2nd year apprentices Cody Stiglich and Sarah Lazar, respectively, engaged to be married, have a flat tire while driving in the rain on a dark night. They seek help in a nearby castle. It turns out to be the lair of a latter-day Dr. Frankenstein named Dr. Frank ‘N’ Furter, played by Jay Poff. Rather than the traditional mad scientist, though, this version is a visiting transvestite from Transylvania, with a wardrobe that rivals Frederick’s of Hollywood. The plot further unfolds to reveal that Dr. Frank “N” Furter is on the eve of bringing his gorgeous creation, Rocky, Jamey Grisham to life. The science fiction spoof will also star Eric Parker as hunchbacked handyman Riff Raff and will feature Penelope Alex as Magenta, John Jay Espino as the Narrator, 2nd Year Apprentice Kasady Kwiatkowska as Columbia, Patrick Hunter as Eddie, and Charlie King as Doctor Scott. Dedicated Rocky Horror fans are encouraged to come to the Barn in costume and dance “The Time Warp”– BUT MUST PLEASE LEAVE ALL PROPS AT HOME!! Producer Brendan Ragotzy says, “ROCKY is always so much creative fun for our company and the audience, it was time to bring it back. And our 70th Anniversary season is the perfect time. We’re so excited to share with the audience the new surprises in store with this ROCKY! (Adult Themes, Situations, and Language)
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is directed by Brendan Ragotzy. Musical Direction is by Matt Shabala with Choreography by Jamey Grisham. Costumes are designed by Carly Heathcote. Scenic Designer/Artist is Michael Wilson Morgan and Technical Director is John Dobson. Lighting is designed by Molly Lamperis, Properties are designed by Samantha Rickard and Hannah Eakin and Sound is designed by Michael McShane.
Performances for THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW are Tuesday – Saturday at 8:00 pm and Sunday at 5:00 pm August 2 – 14.
The Barn Theatre School is very pleased to offer two ASL Interpreters performances of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW on August 3 & 10 sponsored by Eaton.
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is sponsored by Forensic Fluids and CM Contracting.
The Barn Theatre is located on M-96, west of Augusta. Tickets are $37 for adults. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted. Group rates available. The Box Office is open daily 10:00 am-10:00 pm. Click on the Box Office link – Tickets may now be purchased on the internet or on your smart phone via PayPal. ~ To reserve tickets at the Box Office – Call today: (269) 731-4121 or visit www.barntheatreschool.org
CAST LIST
Frank ’N’ Furter (A Scientist)…………………………………………………………………………………JAY POFF*
Janet (A Heroine)……………………………………………………………………………………………SARAH LAZAR
Brad (A Hero)……………………………………………………………………………………………… CODY STIGLICH Narrator…………………………………………………………………………………………………JOHN JAY ESPINO*
Riff-Raff (A Menial)……………………………………………………………………………………….. ERIC PARKER*
Magenta (A Domestic)………………………………………………………………………………. PENELOPE ALEX*
Columbia (A Groupie) ………………………………………………………………………KASADY KWIATKOWSKA
Rocky (A Creation) ………………………………………………………………………………….. JAMEY GRISHAM*
Eddie (Ex-Delivery Boy)…………………………………………………………………………….PATRICK HUNTER*
Dr. Scott (A Rival Scientist) …………………………………………………………………………… CHARLIE KING*
WEDDING PARTY
Betty Monroe (Bride)…………………………………………………………………………. JORDANA MCMAHON
Ralph Hapshatt (Groom)………………………………………………………………………………….. SAM BALZAC
Minister ………………………………………………………………………………………………… MATT RUEHLMAN Photographer…………………………………………………………………………………………….. QUINN MORAN
Best Man 1…………………………………………………………………………………………. JONNIE CARPATHIOS
Best Man 2……………………………………………………………………………………………………. SAM MASSEY
Woman 1 …………………………………………………………………………………………….. LAUREN LANDMAN
Woman 2 ……………………………………………………………………………………………… GRETCHEN PRIDDY
Transylvanians/Royalty: ANDREA ARVANIGIAN, SAM BALZAC, JACKIE BLASTING, BRANDON BRUSH, MARIA BUFALINI, JONNIE CARPATHIOS, ANDY DONNELLY, HANNAH EAKIN*, BROOKE EVANS*, HANS FRIEDRICHS*, BRITTANIE GRACE, MELISSA COTTON HUNTER*, LAUREN LANDMAN, SAM MASSEY, JORDANA MCMAHON, QUINN MORAN, MATT RUEHLMAN, STACEY SCHILLER, BRONTE UPSHAW, DALE WHITE, NICHOLAS R. WHITTAKER
