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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Kathy Embry 812.435-5770 x 212 [email protected] September 26, 2011

Mesker Amphitheatre announces 2011 season closer:

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW September 30, 2011 – 11:00pm Mesker Amphitheatre in Evansville, IN An Interactive Event!

EVANSVILLE, IN (September, 2011): Fasten your garter belt, come up to the lab and see what's on the slab! The Rocky Horror Show is time-warping into Mesker Amphitheatre on September 30th!

Mesker Amphitheatre ends the 2011 season with this hilarious, sinfully twisted salute to sci-fi, horror, gender- bending and rock music, all rolled into one madcap musical.

Brad and Janet take refuge in the castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite mad scientist who is about to unveil his greatest creation - and have a bit of fun with his reluctant guests. This now-beloved film, features risqué costumes and horrifying effects will be shown under the stars on our giant screen.

Show up in costume and act out the scenes from the movie, a costume contest will be held at the beginning of the night. Categories of competition are: Fishnet King and Queen, We Ain’t in Kansas Anymore, Hottest Thing Since Fire, Most Likely To Be Mistaken For a Transvestite!

Plan to participate in this 'for-fun' classic when you buy a 'survival kit' containing birdseed, newspaper, water pistols, rubber gloves, confetti, toilet paper, toast and playing cards for $4.00 in advance, $5.00 night of show while supplies last!

You can bring your own 'survival kit' but only the following items will be allowed: Birdseed-NO rice, newspaper, Water Pistol-small one, NO Super Soakers, Rubber Gloves, Confetti, Toilet Paper, Toast, Cards, Flashlights, Party Hats, Noisemakers and Bells. NO Food or Drinks are allowed in. Security will be at the gate to check all bags.

Hot dogs (Frank-N-Furters) will be available for $1.00! The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Friday, September 30, 2011 at 11:00 pm. Brought to you by our sponsors Fox 44, 103 WGBF, 106.1 KISSFM & Bunny Bread Tickets $6 in advance and $8 night of show, are on sale now at The Centre Box Office, and all Tickemaster outlets. Purchase by phone at 800-745-3000. Due to adult content, this show is not recommended for children. Mesker Amphitheatre is Wheelchair accessible.

The Movie Cast

Frank-N-Furter: Tim Curry Columbia: Nell Campbell Magenta: Patricia Quinn Janet Weiss: Susan Sarandon Brad Majors: Barry Bostwick Eddie: Meatloaf

CALENDAR EDITORS:

WHAT: The Rocky Horror Show

WHEN: September 30, 2011

TIMES: Gates Open at 9:00pm Film starts at 11:00 pm

Costume contests begin at 10:00 pm.

WHERE: Mesker Amphitheatre 1551 Mesker Park Drive

TICKETS: Tickets are $6 in advance, $8 day-of-show, can be purchased at the The Centre Box Office in advance and Mesker Amphitheatre Box Office Day of show only. Tickets may also be purchased at Ticketmaster outlets, www.Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-745-3000. Due to adult content, this show is not recommended for children. For more information, visit www.smgevansville.com or call 435-5770 x 211.

For pictures of the Rocky Horror 2010 event visit us on at www.facebook.com/smgevansville

Media Contact: Kathy Embry 812/ 435-5770 ext. 212 [email protected]