“Let’s do the time warp again!” RISE Housing and Support Services is thrilled to bring the 1975 cult-classic “Rocky Horror Picture Show” to the historic Universal Preservation Hall (UPH) in downtown Saratoga Springs this Halloween! Join RISE, Brad, Janet, Riff Raff, Eddie, and the outrageous Dr. Frank N. Furter on Friday, October 28, 2022, for a special one-night-only showing of this throwback film.
Tickets to this inaugural, premiere fundraising event are available at universalpreservationhall.org for $100, and include light fare by the Adelphi, a cash-bar cocktail hour with live music from the Garland Nelson Trio, and a dance party hosted by Garland Nelson following the film screening. Attendees will also enjoy live raffle drawings and a FABULOUS costume contest with prizes to die for! No costume is too wild, so “Don’t dream it! BE IT!”
RISE has been a catalyst, leader, and partner within the greater Saratoga community of housing, mental health, and addictions service providers for over 40 years. Funds raised at the event will support RISE’s mission to help people living with mental health, substance use, and other life challenges to remain safe and healthy in the community through housing and supportive services.
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show is about self-discovery, challenging traditional ideals, and liberation. It dares its audience to question themselves and to truly be happy with who they are” said Sybil Newell, Executive Director of RISE Housing and Support Services. “We are so grateful to our community partners- the historic Universal Preservation Hall for hosting this event, The Adelphi for catering, Garland Nelson for providing entertainment, and of course, we couldn’t do this without the support of our amazing sponsors. RISE would like to thank our premier ‘Time Warp’ sponsors: CSD Housing and Barclay Damon. This will truly be a night of fun and excitement as we take you on a ‘strange journey’ to support RISE’s mission.”
For any “Rocky Virgins” (those who have never seen the movie in person), be prepared for an audience of loud and zany people who shout out and continue the tradition of partici…pation cues formed over its 47-year history. Participation Kits complete with the many items attendees will need are included in the ticket price. OUTSIDE PROPS (ESPECIALLY FOOD ITEMS) WILL NOT BE PERMITTED. (Oh, and remember babies, Rocky etiquette says to throw your props up and back – NEVER at the screen!)
“So come on up to the lab and see what’s on the slab!” RISE is still accepting Honorary Committee members, which will include VIP Seating and one free drink ticket per registered member.
If you are interested in becoming a founding member of the Honorary Committee, please visit the RHPS Honorary Committee Page
This show will sell out, so babies… buy your tickets today at the Universal Preservation Hall Website
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is Rated R – Under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material.
For more information on the event please visit the RHPS Event.