This year, The Rocky Horror Picture Show celebrates its 50th anniversary. At Maryville College, the tradition of a shadow cast showing of the movie dates back almost a decade. This year’s production aims to bring a special element to the show with one of the largest casts to date.
This large cast features new characters, including a duet for The Lips and the addition of a Ring Master and Showgirl Chorus. Eden Carnes (‘27), director of The Rocky Horror Picture Show and president of Maryville College’s Alpha Psi Omega (APO) Theatre Honors Society, discussed the new roles, as well as some roles that are being taken in a new direction.
The Lips Duet – Grace Seal (‘28) and Soda Cline (‘29) – was previously played by a single actor and was only featured in the opening credits and “Science Fiction Double Feature.” This year, however, the audience should keep a lookout for The Lips, who may be seen wreaking havoc in other scenes as well…