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Photo Essay | Thursday, November 19, 2009

Rocky Horror

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David Mavricos ‘10 applies makeup backstage in preparation for his role as transsexual mad scientist Dr. Frank ‘N Furter in the Dartmouth theater department’s production of “The Rocky Horror Show,” playing through Sunday, Nov. 22.

Nov 19 | 12:00 am

Order this photo | Photo: Sam Purcell / The Dartmouth Staff

David Mavricos ‘10 applies makeup backstage in preparation for his role as transsexual mad scientist Dr. Frank ‘N Furter in the Dartmouth theater department’s production of “The Rocky Horror Show,” playing through Sunday, Nov. 22.

Theatergoers dressed in full “Rocky” regalia pose in the Hopkins Center, staying true to Rocky’s long history of audience participation.

Professor James Rice, who serves as the narrator for the show, receives a helping hand from Stephen Jangro ‘11, who plays Rocky Horror.

Chiara Klein ‘10 opens the show with a solo.

Jay Ben Markson ‘10 and Talene Monahon ‘13 find themselves stranded in Furter’s crazy castle one stormy night.

Riff Raff, Furter’s slithery assistant, introduces himself to the bewildered couple.

A flamboyant Furter introduces sugary sweet Brad and Janet to his surreal world.

A member of Furter’s eclectic entourage plays the saxophone to welcome Brad and Janet to the castle.

Eddie, Furter’s former lover, is a pizza delivery boy with only half a brain and covered in plastic surgery scars.

Furter and Eddie are reunited. The couple parted on bad terms.

Rocky Horror is brought back to life and endures the appreciative gaze of Furter.

A sassy Transylvanian — part of Furter’s entourage — spices up the show.

Transylvanians get up close and personal with audience members.

A cast member receives congratulations after the show.