It is incredible to think that its been 45 years since RHPS came out. This cultural phenomenon has influenced scores of young people with lots of time in their hands and given many of us an appreciation for camp and parody that I think is lost on so many today. The lack of seriousness in this production gave it is a long-lasting, communal experience. Every screening was the same, yet always a different experience.

I don’t want to sound like an old fart, but I will. Still, the truth is that today’s generation of young people is too serious and sensitive to appreciate the brilliance and empowerment that Rocky Horror’s vulgarity and offensiveness provided to so many awkward young people over the decades. It’s a brilliance that has not been repeated, and I hope it never is…Rock on Rocky Horror!