The Rocky Horror Picture Show is renowned for its audience participation roles at different times and scenes during the film.  There will be props available for purchase at the venue the night of the show for $5 a bag.  To encourage the safety and enjoyment of the film by all in attendance, any bags brought to the theater could be subjected to a search for inappropriate/non-allowable items.

What is allowed & what’s in the kit!

The $5 kits include:

• Rice, Newspaper, Water Gun, Glow Stick, Time Warp Flyer, Rubber Glove, Noisemaker, Confetti Popper, Toilet Paper, Party Hat, Bell, Sponge, Cards, Instructions, Bag.

So now we know what the kit will include, we’re new to this thing.  How do we use them, which ones that aren’t in the kit are also allowed OR are not allowed, and at what point in the movie do we use them?

This movie is all about participation but we also want to make sure the theater isn’t damaged, wrecked, or burned down (under NO circumstances should an open flame ever be used within the Theatre).  People are absolutely encouraged to dress up and have fun, but there are just a few things we cannot and will not allow and they are listed below along with the items included in the $5 kit, as well as when to use them.

Another thing we ask is to please not throw things at the screen.

Here’s your play-by-play of when to use your props, as well as the things that just can’t be allowed.  Here we go:

Rice
 

In the kit?  Yes

Is it allowed? Yes… But PLEASE, less than a handful. Large bags will be

taken at the door.

When to use: At the beginning of the film when the wedding guests exit the church.

Large “J”-“A”-“N”-“E”-“T” cards

In the kit? No

Is it allowed?  Yes, we just didn’t include it since it takes some decent coordination between people to pull off. You’re welcome to do it if you feel like your four friends can spell.

When to use: During the song “Dammit Janet” when Brad says Janet’s name, and when spells out Janet’s name, each card is held up as he spells it. Some people also write “Oh” “B”-“R”-“A”-“D” on the back of them and use them then.

Water Guns

In the kit? Yes

Is it allowed? Yes… Only tiny squirt guns will be allowed. Anything oversized will not be allowed in.

When this normally happens: During the song There’s a Light (Over at the Frankenstein Place), while they are walking through the rain.

Newspaper

In the kit? Yes

Is it allowed? : Yes

When to use: When Brad and Janet are caught in the storm, Janet covers her head with a newspaper. At this point, you should likewise cover your head.

Glow Stick / flashlight

In the kit? Yes (1 qty)

Is it allowed?  Yes (NO Lighters, matches, flammables due to fire code restrictions). Get creative and download a concert lighter app on your phone. Those are much less flammable!
 

When to use: During the song There’s a Light (Over at the Frankenstein Place), while the “There’s a Light” chorus is playing. Do this during the chorus and when they say “in the darkness” lower it.

How to Time Warp Flyer

In the kit? Yes (1 qty)

Is it allowed?   Of course! Yes but try to keep the aisles open if possible for people trying to get through.
When to use: During the Time Warp – get up and dance!

Rubber Glove

In the kit? Yes (1 qty)

Is it allowed?   Yes

When to use: During Frank’s speech at the tank when he puts on the gloves, stretches and snaps them. He does this three times and try to snap them at the same time!

Noisemakers
 

In the kit? Yes (1 qty)

Is it allowed?  Yes

When to use: During the “Lab” scene, when the Transylvanian Guests use their noisemakers at the end of the creation speech.

Confetti

In the kit?  Yes (1 confetti streamer popper)

Is it allowed?   Yes

When to use: At the end of the “Lab” scene when the wedding march is being played when they head to the bedroom.

Toilet Paper
 

In the kit?  Yes (1 qty)

Is it allowed?   Yes

When to use:  When Dr. Scott makes his entrance and Brad exclaims “Great Scott!” Get it? Like Scotts toilet paper? Yeah, that’s why people do it. Wait to toss it when Dr. Scott crashes through the wall. By the time Dr. Scott hits the Transducer wall and Frank has his leg on the chair it’s time to stop tossing.

Party Hat

In the kit? Yes (1 qty)

Is it allowed?   Yes

When to use: During dinner, Frank will put on his party hat, and you should too. It’s a party after all and you should be dressed appropriately. 

Toast

In the kit?  No

Is it allowed? : Yes… If you must, but we’d rather you didn’t.
When this normally happens: During dinner after Frank is done carving, he will lift his glass and proclaim “a toast”.

Bell

In the kit?  Yes

Is it allowed?  Yes, if you didn’t bring a bell you can use your keys also. However it doesn’t look as cool.

When to use: When Frank is chasing Janet after dinner and asks the musical question “did you hear a bell ring?” during the song “Planet Schmanet”.

Sponge

In the kit? Yes (1 qty)

Is it allowed?   Yes

When to use: When Columbia is doing her “bitch out” speech and says to Frank, “you’re like a sponge!”

Cards

In the kit?  Yes 

Is it allowed?   Yes… But Please, not a whole deck.
When to use: After floor show, when Frank is doing his solo number and sits down and sings the line “cards for sorrow, cards for pain”. Make it rain!

Rope

In the kit? No
 

Is it allowed?  Yes

When to use: When the rope falls from the rigging after Riff finishes shooting.

Hot Dog and Prunes

Is it allowed?   Please, please, please DON’T.
People sometimes throw these anytime they’re mentioned. It’s messy, stains things, and nobody wants to get hit with a prune or a hot dog for that matter.