Words and photos by Zoetica Ebb

The most notorious of all midnight movies, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a rock-opera-comedy that was released in 1975 and is still played in countless theaters internationally. The plot is, shall we say, complicated – check out the Wikipedia page to get some idea of what the hell happens. Involved stage productions are acted out as the film is played, with cast member-created costumes and props to match ones used on-screen. These scandalous performances require constant audience participation – skimpy attire, water guns, and shouting insults at the screen are encouraged [but not required].

LA’s Nuart Theatre has been home to The Rocky Horror Picture Show for over 20 years. Sins of the Flesh put on an excellent performance that took over the entire theatre, starting with the pre-show, wherein the rabid audience took off its collective shirt and danced suggestively in the isles. The costumes and props were fantastic, my favorite being a set of gift-wrapped dumbbells – identical to the ones presented to Rocky by Frank in the film. And speaking of that sweet transvestite Frank, Lizabeth Stockton did him justice and more. Possibly my favorite Frank N. Furter portrayal yet, but I’ll reserve judgement until I see the others.

Witness the hilariously filthy Rocky Horror Picture Show and the delightfully rabid Sins of the Flesh performance for yourselves every Saturday around midnight. Entrance is $10.50 and prop kits are conveniently available for $3 at the door. If its your first time, avoid being caught with your pants down by reading up on audience participation and etiquette here.