Movies in the Park wraps up with “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”

Immerse yourself in the weird and wacky world of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at the Rotary Aqua Theatre in Couchiching Beach Park Wednesday Aug. 14, 2013.

The free screening of the iconic cult-classic film wraps up the Orillia Parks, Recreation and Culture Department’s successful Movies in the Park series. Audiences of more than 200 enjoyed watching the original “King Kong” in June and the documentary concert film “Neil Young: Journeys” in July.

“Movies in the Park has been a great success this summer and we look forward to continuing the event next year with more cinematic favourites,” said Mayor Angelo Orsi.

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” intended for audiences age 16 and over, will be the most interactive screening of the summer series. Coinciding with the plot of a young couple stumbling into a castle inhabited by weirdos from the planet Transylvania, are cues to speak back to the screen, throw pieces of toast, toss rice, create a simulated rainstorm with water pistols, and wear a party hat.

WHAT:  Movies in the Park - "The Rocky Horror Picture Show"

WHEN:  Wednesday Aug. 14, 2013
Free screening at dusk (approximately 9:30 p.m.)
Trivia, costume contest, and prizes at 8:30 p.m.

WHERE:  Rotary Aqua Theatre
Couchiching Beach Park

The Orillia Parks, Recreation and Culture Department will be selling “Rocky Horror” participation kits for $5 at the Couchiching Beach Park concession stand for those who would like to participate but don’t know what to bring. Arrive at 8:30 p.m. for instructions on what to look for in the movie as part of your “Rocky Horror Picture Show” experience. There will also be trivia, interactive games and a contest for best costume. For a full description of the film and details on Movies in the Park, visit http://www.orillia.ca/en/visitorillia/MoviesInThePark.asp

The City of Orillia is a city of 30,586 people in the heart of Central Ontario on the shores of Lake Couchiching and Lake Simcoe. Visit our website at orillia.ca.

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Roz Llewellyn
Manager of Recreation Services
705-327-9625
rllewellyn@orillia.ca

Jennifer Ruff
Manager of Communications
705-325-8929|
705-238-9209 (cell)
jruff@orillia.ca