“OFFICIAL” ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW PROP LIST
**The Sherman Theater will NOT allow open flames of any kind and NO hotdogs or meat!**
RICE - The opening segment of the film involves a wedding of Ralph Hapschatt and Betty Monroe. As
the newlyweds leave the church, rice is thrown by both the actors in the film and the audience. As usual,
it is customary to toss uncooked rice.
NEWSPAPER - During a thunderstorm, Brad and Janet are forced to vacate their car as it has a flat tire.
As they proceed to head towards a castle they spotted "back there", Janet places a newspaper
(specifically, the Plain Dealer) over her head. You should do likewise because of the next prop that
occurs.
SQUIRT GUN - This enables a safe and clean way of simulating the thunderstorm that is occurring on
the screen. Hopefully, you read the previous step first and took the necessary precautions. Small squirt
guns only! The theater will not allow any Super Soakers!
FLASHLIGHTS - Candles used to be popular as well, but they are a potential fire hazard – there will be
no open flames allowed in the theater. In the song "Over at the Frankenstein Place", the verse
of "...there's a light" should compel to you to light up with what flashlights or cell phones you have
available.
SURGICAL GLOVES – (preferably unused ones) Dr. Frank N. Furter has a habit of snapping his gloves
on his wrist during and after the creation speech. Audience participation requires crucial timing in this
event to add to the effect.
PARTY MAKERS - Virtually anything that makes noise and is used at parties and/or New Year's Eve
celebrations. After Frank finishes his "Mad Doctor's Creation Speech", the Transylvanians and the
audience should offer noise and applause.
CONFETTI - Frank leads the newly created Rocky into the Master Suite to "make him into a man", after
the Charles Atlas song. Join in with the Transylvanians and throw confetti to celebrate the happy couple.
TOILET PAPER - Brad coins another great expression when Dr. Scott enters the laboratory by shouting
out "Great Scott". This is your cue to hurl rolls of toilet paper. It would be preferable to use Scott brand
toilet paper, but most of people won't notice if you choose to use a more economical brand.
TOAST - Dr. Frank N. Furter proposes a toast at the dinner table and this should signal you to throw
toast into the air. It is best if the toast is not too old (kind of hard), not too burnt (that black stuff flakes
off), and unbuttered.
PARTY HAT - Frank leads the table members into donning their party hats for the festive occasion. Feel
free to join in and put yours on. Any color is fine and tassels are optional.
BELL - When Dr. Frank N. Furter asks the question, "Did I hear the bell ring?" during the song "Planet
Schmanet", you can ring your bell for an answer.
CARDS - Any kind of cards will do during the song of "I'm Going Home", when Frank sings the phrase,
"cards for sorrow, cards for pain." It is advisable not to use credit cards.