Let's do the time warp.. every Saturday night!

The Denton Delinquents 2009
Photo Credit: The Denton Delinquents

Since April 1978, The Clinton Theater has presented the cult-classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show. But this isn't just an ordinary showing of the movie, not even close. While the classic is being screened in the background, the foreground is full of actors portraying the characters in the movie. Do audience members throwing rice, toast, and a deck of cards sound normal? Of course not. But at the Clinton Theater, a theater that has a small stage in front of the big screen, it is very normal. This exciting event takes place every Saturday night.

Every first and third Saturday of the month a theater group called the Clinton Street Cabaret take over the venue in an exciting performance and then on every second and fourth Saturday of the month, The Denton Delinquents act out the movie. Not only do they act it out, they mock it by making fun of the movie, in the most respectable way, every chance given.

On Halloween night, Rocky lovers experienced the show like never before. The Denton Delinquents performed at 7:30 pm and it was shocking how mature these teens were. The Rocky Horror Picture Show is known for being edgy and provocative, but that didn't stop these actors from performing the way the adults in the movie performed.

From being stripped in their undergarments to role-playing a short sex scene as a silhouette, by the end of the show viewers had forgotten how young the serious actors really were.

Mallory Adams who plays Magenta said, "Being in the Denton Delinquents and getting to act out my favorite movie is so great. I love all the cast members and I couldn't ask for anything better."

The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a cult classic about a couple who, after a flat tire, end up at an alien-tyranny's mansion on a very important night. That evening is very special because it is the revealing of Dr. Frank N Furter's creation, "a man with blond hair and a tan" named Rocky Horror. Other members of the planet Transsexual Transylvania are there to celebrate as well. The couple are horrified yet intrigued by this new idea and soon forget that they simply just wanted to use the phone.

At midnight, the Clinton Street Cabaret took over the venue. This group of 20-40 somethings aspiring and for-fun actors knew every single line and rather than looking like they were acting, they made it real. The Delinquents were impressive, no doubt, but the Cabaret was far more believable. "I really love being able to transform into a tranny on the weekend. It's not something most guys would be comfortable doing" said the tranny-playing Jordan Salt.

The costumes and dramatic make up of those acting in front of the big screen closely resembled those in the movie and the majority of the lines were hit dead on. "This is, by far, the best thing I've ever done on a Saturday night and it was only $8. I just want to stay here forever! This is definitely a must-see!" said a Rocky-virgin, Sarai Avitt.

The Clinton Street Theater

The Denton Delinquents

Clinton Street Cabaret

Who: The Denton Delinquents and The Clinton Street Cabaret
What: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Where: The Clinton Theater
When: Every Saturday Night at 7:30 and Midnight
Cost: $8