Maryland Ensemble Theatre Presents THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) is bringing the Frederick community a timeless sexy cult classic! Richard O'Brien's hit musical "The Rocky Horror Show" has been making people jump up and dance to it's fun and provocative songs for decades, and this year the Frederick community can join in on the fun, thanks to MET and Frederick Community College. This show is an experience like no other.

When newly engaged couple Brad and Janet find themselves stranded in the middle of nowhere, with nowhere else to turn, they discover a mysterious and creepy castle with even more mysterious inhabitants. There they meet the mad scientist Dr. Frank N. Furter, a pansexual cross-dresser who hails from Transsexual, Transylvania, and are then taken on an unbelievable and outrageous adventure filled with sexual exploration, crazy science experiments, and more!

This show is a collaboration between the Maryland Ensemble Theatre and Frederick Community College, as the live show will be performed in the Jack B. Kussmaul Theater. It will be directed by MET founding artistic director Tad Janes, who calls the show, "a show like no other. A tradition of audience participation was adopted with the movie, and the stage play can not disassociate from that. This is not just a show, it's an interactive experience where the audience already knows their parts!" With its memorable songs and wacky characters, "The Rocky Horror Show" is the perfect musical to bring the Frederick community together for Halloween and beyond!

Richard O'Brien's hit classic musical has been popular with audiences all over the world for decades, ever since its original London production premiered in 1973. Thanks to its hit music and popular film adaptation, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," O'Brien's musical has seen widespread attention and become a cult classic enjoyed by theater-goers worldwide. With classic songs "Sweet Transvestite," "Time Warp," and "Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch Me," the MET's production of "The Rocky Horror Show" is a spooky and sexy musical you don't want to miss this season!

Janes will be assisted by a design team that includes Paul Shillinger (lights), Doug Grove (sound), and Giovanni Kavota (Stage Manager). All performances of "The Rocky Horror Show" are at Frederick Community College, located at 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702. The show runs for two weekends from October 28 through November 5 at 8:00pm. Tickets are $26 for adults and $22 for students and seniors, and may be purchased by phone at (301) 694-4744, online at marylandensemble.org or in person at the MET box office.

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The Rocky Horror Show

Music, Lyrics & Book by Richard O'Brien

Directed by Tad Janes

Starring:

Eric Jones as Dr. Frank N. Furter

Jeremy Blaustein as Brad Majors

Tracy Haupt as Janet Weiss

Clay Comer as Rocky Horror

Taylor Rieland as RiffRaff

Katie Rattigan as Magenta

Karli Cole as Columbia

Laura Stark as Narrator

Caroline Cash as Usherette

Thom Huenger as Eddie

Tom Majarov as Dr. Everett V. Scott

Joining the Freak Chorus are:

Eddison Stockman, Mariah A. Kennedy, (Zoe) Kimberly Donoghue-Rick, Joe Chacón, Lexie Marie Luhrs, Daniel Valentin-Morales, Tommy Masser, Madeline Reinhol, Ashley Kissandra Zielinski, Steve Custer, Lauren Johnson

Production: Giovanni Kavota (Stage Manager), Alison Elaine Shafer (Musical Director), Bailey May Sterling (Choreography), Stephanie Hyder (Costume Design), Paul Shillinger (Lighting Design), Doug Grove (Tech Design and Sound), Cecelia Lee (Co-Set Design and Scenic Charge), Emily Raines (Properties), Grant-Alexander Malvin (Sound Board Operator)

Where: Frederick Community College, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702

Dates: October 28th and 29th, November 3rd, 4th, and 5th.

Performances: Thu-Sat @8pm

Ticket Prices: $26 Adults/$22 Students and Seniors

Box Office: 301-694-4744 or marylandensemble.org or at the MET (Tuesday - Thursday 10am - 3pm, Friday 11am - 3pm and 1 hour before each show at Frederick Community College.)

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) is dedicated to the creation and production of extraordinary theatre art through the combined voices of a diverse ensemble of professional resident artists who are influential leaders in the community and visionaries in the art of theatre.

Photo by Madi Reinhold