Rocky Horror Show Returns
By Frank E. Bradley | Special to the City Journal at October 23, 2023 | 10:15 am | Print
The Phoenix Theater Company is bringing The Rocky Horror Show back to Trinity-On-Main in New Britain, Connecticut from October 16 to October 31. Come see the 40th anniversary of the movie spectacle! Sing and dance to the great music! Come dressed as your favorite character! Enjoy the wedding and the creation! Participation bags will be available.
There will be nine performances: at 8 p.m. on Fridays, October 23 and 30 and Saturdays, October, 24 and October 31. There will also be three special shows at Midnight on Saturdays, October 25 and October 31.
The Rocky Horror Show, written by Richard O’Brien, was first produced as a play in London in 1973. The play came to America in 1974, beginning in Los Angeles. A film version was produced in 1975 that is still playing in many local theaters, especially in midnight shows.
The show is directed by Christopher Ryan of Bristol. Ryan is the founder of Phoenix Theater Company, now based at Trinity-On-Main. Jason Ferrandino (New Britain) is the Music Director. Lights and sound are being handled by Joe Maturano of Thunder and Lighting Productions (Berlin). Keri Boe (Enfield) is producing, choreographing and costuming the show. Frank Bradley (New Britain) is publicizing the show. Jason Truby (Torrington) is the show’s photographer. Set construction is by the cast and crew. Brian Borry is the lead technician and Phil Kendall will run spotlight. Lynn Mazotas (South Windsor) and Kevin Brouillard (Middletown) are co-Stage Managers. The show photographer is J.Loren Truby (Torrington).
Heading the stellar cast are Michael Gonsalves (Ellington) as Frank N Furter, Jen Augieri (Meriden) as Janet, Jacob Boergesson (West Hartford) as Brad, Nick Hirth (Hartford) as Riff Raff, Kristen Bennet (New Britain) as Magenta, Dani Kay (Bantam) as Columbia, James R. Williams, Jr. (Plainville) as Eddie/ Dr. Scott, Chazz Logue (Meriden) as Rocky, and Jess Bartolotta (New Haven) and Gabbie Hasson (Hartford) as the Usherettes.
Also in the cast as Transylvanians are: Brendon Rogers (South Windsor), Joseph Foran
(New Britain), Adam Cormier (Winsted), Amber Gildersleeve (Meriden), Benideliz Canales-Salgado (New Britain), Jenn Lohmann (Wethersfield), Ari Vener (North Haven) and Janine Pray (Terryville). .
The production will be at 69 Main St. and doors will open at 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. There is plenty of free parking on the streets nd city garage. There will be a cash bar and concessions are available. Tickets will be $22 in advance and $24 at the door. VIP seating will be available (first 5 rows, center) at $26 in advance, $28 at the door Call 860-229-2072 for information and reservations or go online to www.phoenixtheater.us or www.trinityonmain.org
