The local independent theater started a new event where they play old musicals and, for a ticket that sells for a slightly higher price, give attendees props for the show – much like Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Sleepless, That’s Not Chinese and I were immediately interested in this concept for a variety of reasons: 1) it’s a musical, 2) sing-along, 3) props 4) costumes, 5) refreshments and 6) a whole lot of other things, one of which includes coffee cups.
The three of us donned our best Sharks and Jets attire and headed to the theater to enjoy an afternoon of song and dance with Tony, Maria, Nardo, Riff and the gang. We arrived to discover that, besides the event host and hostess, we were the only people in costume. Others might be embarrassed by this, but we were quite pleased, especially when they held the costume contest and we won first (That’s Not Chinese), second (Sleepless) and third place (me).
The movie started and we got our props ready. Unfortunately, we missed a few of the ‘cues’ to use our props because we were mesmerized by the subtitles. Subtitles such as, “Listen jailbait, I’ve licked you twice, I can do it again,” and “In a tight spot you need all the men you can get.” These, of course, were fighting words, typically accompanied by dance moves.
Considering we can dance like the Sharks and the Jets, typically use ‘fighting words’ such as these, own leather jackets, got ‘props,’ and That’s Not Chinese recently gave us a name (CWG), I would say we are well on our way to being a singing gang….all we need now is a candy store.