APO’s Second Annual Showing of the Cult Classic Rocky Horror Picture Show

Mallory Taylor Staff Writer VSU’s Alpha Psi Omega had their second annual showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show on Oct. 24. Directed by Carter Exum and choreographed by Shelby Howell, the production brought the film’s iconic shadow-cast tradition to Valdosta, giving students a chance to experience the preposterous theatrical phenomenon firsthand. Unlike a traditional movie screening, the production invited audience members to become part of the performance. From the moment guests entered, they were greeted by characters Magenta and Riff Raff, who marked the hands of first-time viewers with a “V” for “virgin.” Audience members also received scripts that they could follow throughout the performance, allowing them to participate by shouting absurd designated lines and responding to the action onstage. The interactive experience is a defining part of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, whose midnight screenings have developed a devoted following over the past five decades.

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