The Rocky Horror Picture Show takes place once again

As Halloween returns once more, Troy University’s Spectrum Alliance held its annual Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadowcast. This event took place in Room 105 of Patterson Hall last Friday at 7 p.m.  

“Rocky Horror is a movie intended to show the oppression LGBTQ+ people often face but instead turned into a comedic way of showing that LGBTQ+ people are not something to be afraid of, that we’re people too, joking around and having fun through life,” said Elias Molina-Echevarria, vice president of the Spectrum Alliance and sophomore psychology major from Seale, Alabama. “I think people should go to an event like this because it's such a fun and unique experience you don’t get to see very often. 

“You don’t have to just sit there and watch a movie; you almost get to be in the movie yourself.” 

This cult classic film was shown in tandem with a shadowcast, which is where actors are silently acting out the movie as it plays. Prop kits were sold to the audience so they could participate in the fun too. Rice, toast and toilet paper were given to throw at the cast at appropriate times.  

There were more interactive props, such as party hats, newspapers and cards. 

“I played Brad, one of the main characters in the shadowcast this year,” said Kieran McDonald, a sophomore geographic information science major from Athens, Alabama. “It was my first time participating but after seeing last year’s showing, I thought it would be a fun thing to do. 

“I enjoyed how the moment the opening credits started, the whole cast kind of let our fears about everything – the performance, the nation, the world – go and celebrate an important monument to our culture. It’s nice to be able to do that sometimes. Even if you aren’t queer, yourself, it's still an insane blast of a film that’s good for a campy, fun time.” 

“I played Columbia, and I had a lot of fun,” said Jonas Morisette, a freshman psychology major from North Pole, Alaska. “I enjoyed getting to be in it and dressing up. 

“Other people should come because even in the audience you still get to participate. I definitely recommend going to see it next year.” 

Tickets were sold to Spectrum Alliance members for a discount, with an additional $2 for a prop kit. Spectrum Alliance holds this event every year in October.  

In the spring, Spectrum Alliance also has another event called Second Chance Prom, giving people a chance for a do-over.  

More information about Spectrum Alliance meetings and the events that they hold can be found on its Instagram @troyu.spectrumalliance.