Time IS indeed fleeting, it’s that time of year again, time to DO THE TIME WARP!

Westmoreland Performing Arts in Greensburg will be staging its first-ever live production of Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show. Featured in the cast are Local Live-Rocky legends; Kevin O’Leary as Dr. Frankfurter, Renata Marino* as Columbia, Alex Noble* as Riff Raff, Tony Marino* as Eddie/Dr. Scott, Katherine Harkins as Janet, Anthony Marino Jr. as Brad, Alex Podolinski as Rocky, and, new to the show, Ryan Jordan (Recent Seton Hill Musical Theatre Graduate) as Magenta. The show will also feature (in taped segments) John Noble’s Narrator and a very live ensemble of 25 Transylvanians who will bring the show’s theme to life.

As Rocky is a world of mythical creatures, aliens, and more – the theme for this year’s show is fairy-tale characters and mythical creatures. The audience is encouraged to come dressed as anything they think falls within this category, as almost anything goes! Audience members are also encouraged to come armed with the traditional Rocky Horror callbacks. A cheat sheet will be provided on your program. ‘Prop Bags’ are available to purchase, complete with newspaper, playing cards, rice, and other Rocky essentials needed to help you participate in the production. Director Tony Marino: “Many of us have such a great history with this show. It makes us so happy to be able to stage this first-ever version for WPA. It’s also great to share it with a new generation of cast and audience members who aren’t familiar with the show’s magic when done live. Doing it in front of the movie, or these hybrid versions where a cast acts along with the movie, are interesting. Still, in my opinion, nothing beats the visceral energy of a LIVE cast onstage, bringing the story to life, reacting to the callbacks, and dodging toast and hotdogs! And when the show closes with a reprise of Time Warp, and the audience is on its feet, they take part in the show at that point as full cast members. It’s really an incredible experience for all involved.”

Shows take place at the Westmoreland County Community College’s Science Hall Theatre on Oct 28th and 29th at 8pm and Midnight. Tickets will at the door, or you can call the Palace Box Office at 724.836.8000 to reserve your tickets.

• Denotes member of Actor’s Equity Association

Categories: Show Previews

Tags: Alex Podolinski, Anthony Marino Jr., J. Alex Noble, Kevin O'Leary, Renata Merino, The Rocky Horror Show, Tony Marino, Westmoreland Performing Arts