Since 2018, Theatre 55 has been producing shows with entire casts made up of actors age 55 or older, showcasing the talent of elder actors in our community (like the
B Positive of #TCTheater). They also give novice actors the chance to work with and learn from more experienced theater artists, with a goal to "
enrich the lives of elders as artists, audiences, and lifelong learners through theatre performance and education." They're returning to live in-person performance with the cult classic
The Rocky Horror Show, and similar to
Hair, their first production three years ago, populating this show with people who likely were around for and witnessed the original incarnation brings a new depth and meaning to it. But mostly, it's just a whole lot of fun. Everyone in the 15-person cast seemed to be having a blast, and the audience was right there in it with them. This show is such a fun and wacky expression of life and individuality, and this particular production is a great reminder that it's never too late for "don't dream it, be it." If you're one of those
Rocky Horror fanatics (which, I admit, I am not), or if you just want to have a good time at the theater, check out this unique
Rocky Horror through February 6 only (
click here for details and to purchase tickets on a pay-what-you-can scale).
