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The Rocky Horror Picture Show returns to Yuma

Rocky steals the spotlight in The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Ana Lazo-Padilla, City of Yuma Parks and Recreation Marketing Specialist
Rocky steals the spotlight in The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Every October, the Yuma Art Center shows The Rocky Horror Picture Show, featuring a shadow cast and unique opportunities for participating audience members.

“It was always my goal to ... have the audience not just view the movie, but feel like the characters are right in front of them.” - Director Jacqueline Garza

This year, Director Jacqueline Garza aims to bring the movie to life through audience connection. “It was always my goal to ... have the audience not just view the movie, but feel like the characters are right in front of them,” says Garza. She believes this wouldn’t be possible without a strong cast.

Jacob Natseway performing as "Riff Raff" in The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Ana Lazo-Padilla, City of Yuma Parks and Recreation Marketing Specialist
Jacob Natseway performing as "Riff Raff" in The Rocky Horror Picture Show

“This has been my favorite production in terms of audience reception and interaction.” - Jacob Natseway

Local actor Jacob Natseway will be playing “Riff-Raff” in this Saturday’s show. “This has been my favorite production in terms of audience reception and interaction,” says Natseway. He is excited to perform for the cult-classic's audience.

The Yuma Art Center presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Ana Lazo-Padilla, City of Yuma Parks and Recreation Marketing Specialist
The Yuma Art Center presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show

People who have not seen Rocky Horror Picture Show are dubbed “virgins” by fans of the movie. The Yuma Art Center will be selling “virgin kits” that include props featured in the movie for audience members to heckle with.

Listeners are invited to watch and participate Saturday, October 26th at the Historic Yuma Theater. Tickets for the 7PM and 12AM showing are available on the Yuma Art Center’s website.

Mack is a full-time student at Arizona Western College pursuing a degree in Secondary Education and Physics. Growing up in Yuma, his passion for learning has allowed him to foster greater connections within the community and strive for excellence on and off campus. His interest in audio production began in the "Introduction to Podcasting" course offered at AWC. Mack is a member of the inaugural 2024 Summer Student Newsroom, and he is continuing his work for KAWC through the Student Newsroom program.
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