If you’ve never seen the Rocky Horror Picture Show, you’re in for a treat Midnight tonight and Saturday night. It’s playing at the Polk Theatre, with a full stage production mounted in front of the screen. (Don’t worry, they don’t block the screen, they’re enhancements.)
If you’ve seen Rocky Horror with stage actors miming the parts, you haven’t seen it as well done as you will this weekend. Director Daniel Ballard has revitalized the show with a professional performance from an amateur cast, new scenery and props, and a new life to the production.
Proceeds benefit the Polk Theatre & Florida Dance Theatre. Doors open at 8:00 p.m. for live music and pre-show activities. Movie starts at midnight. Tickets are $15 at the door or from the Polk Theatre office 863-682-7553 or on line at www.polktheatre.org.
photo credit: Chuck Welch for Lakeland Local
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