The Show

"The Rocky Horror Show" debuted in 1973 on a small experimental stage in London. A live parody of the classic sci-fi and monster movies of the 40s and 50s, it was the brainchild of actor Richard O'Brien and director Jim Sharman. With catchy rock music, larger-than-life characters and a bewildering plot, it was immensely popular with audiences and received widespread critical acclaim.

In 1975, the show was made into a motion picture called "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" which received mixed reviews, but soon attracted a following at midnight screenings where the audience dressed in gender-bending costumes and shouted banter at the screen. Over time its popularity grew, and it is now the quintessential cult film, with a huge international following, yearly conventions and midnight showings in many major cities.

This is a fully staged rock show with a live band, scenery, lighting and special effects...and it all takes place in the perfect venue: The Victoria Theatre at Mission and 16th.

The Venue

The ornate Victoria Theatre, the oldest operating theatre in San Francisco, celebrates its centennial anniversary this year. It was built in 1908 as a vaudeville house, where icons like Mae West performed on its stage. Over the years it became a movie theatre, then a burlesque house, and finally was restored in 1979 to its original glory. This 480-seat theatre is the perfect venue for "The Rocky Horror Show": it evokes the gothic beauty of the film and is grand enough for this larger-than life show. In recent years, the Victoria Theatre has hosted the successful rock shows "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" and "Bat Boy: The Musical" (which was also produced by Ray of Light Theatre).

Auditions

Auditions will be held in the late spring on a date that will be announced soon. We are now accepting headshots and resumes from actors interested in auditioning. If you are interested, send us your information via email to info@roltheatre.com.

Performances

"The Rocky Horror Show" opens October 16th and will run to November 16th, 2008 at the Victoria Theatre in San Francisco's Mission District.

Production Positions

"The Rocky Horror Show" is a very large production, and we will need a great deal of help making the show a success. Asterisks denote paid positions. If you are interested in being a part of the team, please send your resume to info@roltheatre.com.

- Technical Director*
- Stage Manager*
- Scenic Designer*
- Associate Producer
- Set Construction
- Publicity and Marketing Assistant
- Ushering and Box Office
- Bartending/Concessions

About Ray of Light Theatre

Ray of Light Theatre is a non-profit musical theatre company whose mission is to enrich, educate and entertain our community. We provide diverse audiences with an opportunity to see live theatre by presenting affordable high-quality productions that reflect the rich culture of the San Francisco Bay Area. Find out more about us at our main website: http://www.roltheatre.com.

More Information

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