Rocky Horror Picture Show San Antonio

July 8, 2018
Sharon Needles plays Dr. Frank

Woodlawn Theatre is presenting the stage version,Woodlawn Theatre is presenting the stage version, "The Rocky Horror Show, " through Nov. 7.

"When I first saw it, I was awestruck that this thing even existed, where you could go in and immediately be welcomed in; any misfit you want to be is welcome, " said Thomas, who grew up to work at various theaters around town, including a couple of stints producing and starring in productions of the similarly themed "Hedwig and the Angry Inch."

"What drew me in was that it was a place to belong, where there were freaks like me who like the same things I do."

The film and the stage musical that preceded it spoofed sci-fi and horror movies, as well as musicals.

In both versions, Brad and Janet, two square souls seeking shelter on a rainy night, find themselves stranded in a castle ruled by Dr. Frank N. Furter, a mad scientist and self-described "sweet transvestite from Transsexual, Transylvania" who has just built his very own very buff companion. From there, things get really weird.

Thomas revisits the film at least once a month as cast coordinator for the "Rocky" shadowcast performances - so called because live actors pantomime and respond to the action while the film plays behind them - at the Alamo Drafthouse Westlakes.

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