'Rocky Horror' Pops Up in Harvard Square Next Month (Thanks to Moonbox Productions)
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Moonbox Productions, winner of numerous IRNE and Elliot Norton Awards, presents Richard O'Brien's hilarious cult classic "The Rocky Horror Show," from October 17 to November 2.
Moonbox will perform the production in a pop-up theatre located in the heart of Harvard Square at 25 Brattle Street, the former home of Hidden Sweets. Performances are Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays/Saturdays at 7:00pm and 10:30pm and Sunday at 7:30pm. There will also be special performances on Wednesday, October 30th at 7:30pm and Thursday, October 31st at 7:00pm and 10:30pm, in celebration of Halloween. Tickets are $50 VIP seating/$35 general admission/$30 Seniors/$25 Students ($20 student rush � prior to performance) and are available at
Produced by Sharman Altshuler and directed by David Lucey, "The Rocky Horror Show" is a humorous tribute to the science fiction and horror B-movies of the late 1940s through to the early 1970s. A cult classic, the pop/rock musical tells the story of Brad Majors and his fianc�e, Janet Weiss, who get caught in a thunderstorm with a flat-tire and are forced to seek help at the castle of Dr. Frank " N'="" Furter,="" a="" transvestite="" scientist="" with="" a="" manic="" genius="" and="" insatiable="" libido.="" Brad,="" Janet,="" and="" Frank'="" N'="" Furter's="" cohorts="" are="" swept="" up="" into="" the="" scientist's="" latest="" experiment,="" a="" Frankenstein-style="" monster="" in="" the="" form="" of="" an="" artificially="" made,="" fully="" grown,="" physically="" perfect="" muscle="" man="" named="" Rocky="" Horror.="" The="" night's="" misadventures="" will="" cause="" Brad="" and="" Janet="" to="" question="" everything="" they've="" known="" about="" themselves,="" each="" other,="" love,="" and="" lust.="" With="" an="" irresistible="" rock="" 'n'="" roll="" score,="" "The="" Rocky="" Horror="" Show"="" is="" a="" hilarious,="" wild="" ride="" that="" no="" audience="" will="" soon="" forget. The cast of Moonbox Productions' presentation of "The Rocky Horror Show "features Peter Mill* (Dr. Frank-n-Furter), Carly Grayson (Janet Weiss), Alex Boyle (Brad Majors), Jared Scott Miller (Rocky Horror) Brad Reinking (Riff Raff/Usher), Lori L'Italien (Magenta/Usherette), Kristen Haynes (Columbia), Shonna Cirone* (Eddie/Dr. Scott), Alex Jacobs (Narrator), Maggie Markham (Phantom), Kaedon Gray (Phantom), Shane Hennessey (Phantom), Jaclyn Chylinski (Phantom), Shalyn Grow (Phantom), Janis Hudson (Phantom), Max Currie (Phantom), and Zachary McConnell (Phantom/US Frank). (*Member of Actors' Equity Association)
With each of their shows, Moonbox Productions partners with a local non-profit, sharing space on their website and in promotional materials. Moonbox also gives non-profit partners access to their audiences, helping non-profits to raise awareness for their cause, create connections within their community, and increase the reach and impact of their work. For the production of "The Rocky Horror Show," Moonbox will be partnering with BAGLY, Inc.
"What a great way to kick off our tenth season!" says Producer Sharman Altshuler. "To be back in Harvard Square where it all began, AND taking our first turn in a 'found space' venue with this crazy cult classic is a real thrill and an exciting new challenge for the company! Even better, our Director David Lucey was in the CAST of our very first show (playing Jeffrey in "Godspell", which ran at the Brattle Theater in April of 2011), and "Rocky Horror" will mark his Directorial debut with our company! We can't wait to celebrate the Halloween season in 'our fair city,' and we are also excited to introduce our audiences to BAGLY, a great local nonprofit providing vital resources for LGBTQ youth!"
BAGLY (The Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth), was founded in 1980 by LGBTQ youth who believed that an organization led by and for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth would be central to meeting the core physical, social, and developmental needs of Greater Boston's LGBTQ youth community. Three generations of queer youth movement leaders later, BAGLY is recognized nationally for its pioneering role in creating, sustaining, and advocating for social support, leadership development, and health promotion programs for LGBTQ youth. For more information .
The creative and design team includes Sharman Altshuler (Producer), David Lucey (Director), Mindy Cimini (Music Director), Sarah McIntyre (Stage Manager), Mikayla Williams (Assistant Stage Manager), Cameron McEachern (Set Designer), Daniel Forest Sullivan (Choreographer), David Lucey (Costume Designer), Amanda Ostrow (Assistant Costume Designer), Kathryn Ballinger (Wardrobe Supervisor), Jo Williams (Production Manager), Micaela Slotin (Assistant Production Manager), Sam Biondolillo (Lighting Designer), David Orlando (Associate Lighting Designer), Dave Wilson (Sound Designer), Robert David (Sound Engineer), Allison Choat (Dramaturg/Callback Curator), and Evyn Newton (Master Electrician).
To purchase tickets to "The Rocky Horror Show," visit the Moonbox Productions website.
