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Outside props are not allowed. Prop kits are available with the Virgin Kit ticket purchase at the box office. PROPS AND HOW TO USE THEM • BUBBLES (NO RICE): At the beginning of the film is the wedding of Ralph Hapschatt and Betty Munroe. As the newlyweds exit the church you should blow bubbles along with the wedding guests on-screen.
NEWSPAPERS: When Brad and Janet are caught in the storm, Janet covers her head with a newspaper… you should do the same.
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• WATER PISTOL: Used by the audience to simulate the rainstorm that Brad and Janet are caught in.
GLOW STICKS: During the “There’s a Light” verse of “Over at the Frankenstein Place,” light up the theatre with your glowstick. RUBBER GLOVES: During and after the creating speech, Frank snaps his rubber gloves three times. Later Magenta pulls these gloves off his hands. Snap your gloves in synch each time to create a marvelous sound effect. NOISEMAKERS: At the end of the creation speech, the Transylvanians respond with applause and noisemakers. Join them and do the same! TOILET PAPER: When Dr. Scott enters the lab, Brad cries out, “Great Scott!” At this point, hurl your toilet paper into the air.
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allows people to be more creative, have fun, let go, and just enjoy themselves.” The classic and iconic film has a large fanbase, many of which were younger when the film was first released in 1975. For many fans of the cult classic, there tends to be a nostalgic factor when rewatching and interacting with the film. This screening is also a great opportunity for the young adult audience, who may have only seen the film on DVD. Most of the younger audience will be able to get the full experience and the excitement of an audience participation screening and seeing the cult classic on the big screen. “[The film] brings back nostalgia to a lot of people. [If you] go back and look through some of the Facebook comments, you get to see how people are reacting,” said Hampton. “[The comments] show how people are really getting excited about it.” The Perot Theatre has received a lot of support and excitement from people who are interested in attending and people who are attending. After 47 years of this film being released, it is incredible to see the number of people still supporting this cult classic. “If we do have a good turnout, which I think we will, it will definitely become something that I want to hold annually,” Hampton said.
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• ROSE PETALS: At the end of the “Charles Atlas Song” reprise, the Transylvanians throw confetti as Rocky and Frank move toward the bedroom. You will toss your rose petals instead. • PARTY HAT: At the dinner table, when Frank puts on a party hat, you should do the same.
KEYS: During the song “Planet Schmanet Janet,” jingle your keys when Frank sings, “Did you hear a bell ring?” BUSINESS CARDS: During the song “I’m Going Home,” Frank sings “Cards for sorrow, cards for pain”. This is when you will shower the theatre with your cards.
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Note: This is a rated-R film that includes partial nudity, sexual innuendos, inferred sexual acts, swearing, and murder.
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