The Rocky Horror Show
by Richard O’Brien
Directed by David M. Jenkins, music direction by Jeremy Douglass
Jul. 10 – Aug. 4, 2024
Jaeb Theater, Straz Center
In 2014, Jobsite first took over the Jaeb Theater for a co-production of Return to the Forbidden Planet with the Straz Center. 10 summers later they take on the show they’ve been waiting for as part of their 25th Anniversary Season! Jobsite fans must know this cult-hit rock musical is a no-brainer for the company who has consistently taken home Creative Loafing Best of the Bay Awards like “Best Theater Rockers,” “Best Musical,” and “Best Local Production” for scorchers like Forbidden Planet, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Pericles, SILENCE! The Musical, LIZZIE, and others.
The antici … pation is over for Jobsite’s spin on the OG kitschy rock ‘n’ roll sci-fi gothic musical! Straightlaced Brad Majors and Janet Weiss, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter as they look for a phone to call for help. As their innocence (and more) is stripped away, they encounter a castle-full of wild characters while the not-so-good Dr. and his motley crew unveil his latest creation — a Charles Atlas-inspired beefcake named Rocky. Give yourself over to absolute pleasure at this iconic landmark of musical theater and — now at almost 50 years old – enduring part of popular culture.
Please Note
This performance will, pending clarification on Florida law, be restricted to guests 18 years and older. Our understanding is that there is NOT a parental consent override here.
There are no lulls in famed screenwriter William Goldman’s 90-minute stage adaptation of the Stephen King story, which Goldman himself translated into the 1990 film … [it moves] faster than snow piling up in a Colorado blizzard.
About the Writers
William Goldman (Playwright, 1931 – 2018) was one of the most influential and successful writers of his generation. Film credits include Masquerade, Harper, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Stepford Wives, All the President’s Men, The Princess Bride (based on his novel of the same name), Last Action Hero, The General’s Daughter, Marathon Man (based on his novel of the same name) and many, many others. He co-wrote two plays with brother James Goldman: Blood, Sweat, and Stanley Poole and A Family Affair. As a novelist, Goldman has penned several American classics including but not limited to Soldier in the Rain (1960), Father’s Day (1971), Magic (1976), The Color of Light (1984) and The Silent Gondoliers (1984). He has also written many articles for acclaimed publications on the topic of screenwriting and several non-fiction books, including The Season: A Candid Look at Broadway (1969) and Adventures in the Screentrade: A Personal View of Hollywood and Screenwriting (1983). Awards include Academy Award, Writers Guild Award and British Academy Award, for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, 1969; Academy Award and Writers Guild Award, for All the President’s Men, 1976. Education: Oberlin College, Ohio, B.A. 1952; Columbia University, New York, M.A. 1956. Media
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Cast & Crew
Cast & Crew
- David M. Jenkins – Director
- Jeremy Douglass – Musical Director
Patron Reviews
- My jaw was on the floor at so many points throughout the show - absolutely gripping. Summer played the role of Annie Wilkes to perfection - even better if that is possible. I could not pull my eyes from her … the whole layout, was masterful - you really have to accomplish quite a bit in such a tiny space - but that is your mastery at work ... I had to chuckle because the fella sitting next to me kept dropping his program with each shocking scene. – Stephanie Arthur-Tannenbaum, PhD
- Great show last night! The company must be so excited about the level of community support this year, and we’re glad to be part. – Michael Brooks
- Brilliant; adjective 1. shining brightly; sparkling; glittering; lustrous: 2. distinguished; illustrious: 3. having or showing great intelligence, talent, quality, etc. 4.strong and clear in tone; vivid; bright: 5. splendid or magnificent: I can not think of a more perfect word and example of last night’s performance. The onstage chemistry between Summer (Annie) and David (Paul) was palpable They had me, and the rest of the audience, on the edge of our seats from beginning to end. Yes and I do want to apologize for my loudly, audible yelp at one dramatic point in the show. 🤷♀️ I also want to give a shoutout to the light and sound people as well as to the back stage “ninjas”. Your timing was masterly done and in no small part added to the intensity and perfection of the show. Bravo Jobsite! BRAVO! 🎭 -SusanneDockery
- I just saw this and it was phenomenal loved this performance and was on the edge of my seat. – @elyssa_thecreativbespark
- It was fantastic! The actors were brilliant. – Tanya Abresch
- This show is incredible! – Shelley Provost
- Fantastic!!!! Best show I’ve seen in a long time – Eileen Stafford
- Great job! – Sharon Smallheer
- We saw it last night… every moment from the beginning to the end was and edge-of-my-seat thriller … spectacular show with top notch acting. Thoroughly enjoyed the program - bravo! 👏👏👏👏👏 – StephanieArthur-Tannenbaum
- A must see performance! – Daniel Forthuber
- This was excellent! The actress who plays Annie played crazy well! I am so glad I saw this production. – Joshua Jones
- It was AMAZING!! Kudos Jobsite for the incredible talent! – Pamela Surovich
- Fantastic show! The acting was memorable – Leslie Farrell
- Totally incredible show! – Dona Haag
- Awesome show! – Michael Douglas
- INCREDIBLE SHOW! 👏 – @thelittlegoodcyberfriend
- Very impressive cast. Captured the spirit without simply copying the film. – @kiss_j_haards_converse
- A true team effort for this fantastic performance. Kudos to you all! – Isaias Gonzalez
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