Alexandra (Ally) recounts their first experience attending the Rocky Horror show at UMass Dartmouth as a senior, highlighting the outrageous events, characters, and themes of sexual liberation and queerness that make the production a cult classic worth attending. Continue reading Rocky Horror: The Cult Classic Remains an Iconic Halloween Tradition
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a cherished campus tradition at UMass Dartmouth, performed by 20 Cent Fiction for over 31 years. Each year brings unique adaptations, featuring a shadow cast, interactive audience participation, and original pre-show skits. Continue reading 20 Cent Fiction Puts On 31st Annual Rocky Horror Picture Show
Brian Galindo, the director of 20 Cent Fiction’s production of Ride the Cyclone at UMass Dartmouth, shares his journey from proposing the show to its successful performance despite challenges. The cast’s dedication and adaptability led to a memorable production, proving the value of theater as an art form. Continue reading Ride the Cyclone: Director’s Note
UMass Dartmouth’s theatre scene offers a diverse lineup for Spring 2024. 20 Cent Fiction presents “The Dells,” a campus-based horror film, and “Ride the Cyclone,” a rollercoaster tragedy. TCo performs “Heathers: The Musical,” promising laughter and vulnerability. Don’t miss these unique shows! Continue reading Three Productions Rise to the Stage this Spring – Theatre Preview Spring 2024
UMass Dartmouth Theatre Company kicked off December 2023 with an innovative production of “Alice in Wonderland by the Manhattan Project.” The experimental play was directed by Joe Marques, who emphasized a collaborative approach. The chosen venue was the intimate CVPA 153, leading to enhanced engagement with the audience. The cast featured some actors previously associated with other campus theatre companies, signaling a positive trend towards collaboration. Continue reading “Expect the Unexpected” – UMass Dartmouth Theatre Co’s Alice in Wonderland by the Manhattan Project
Arts and Entertainment Editor: Kamryn Kobel Email: kkobel@umassd.edu From February 24th through 26th, UMass Dartmouth’s own 20 Cent Fiction presented three showings of the board game-turned-movie-turned-stage performance, Clue. 20 Cent’s production was a murder mystery/comedy mashup that kept the audience laughing and wondering – “but how did it really happen?” Many people know Clue as the classic murder-mystery board game. The game includes iconic character … Continue reading “And That’s How It Really Happened” – 20 Cent Fiction Presents Clue
Staff Writer: Maya Arruda Email: marruda7@umassd.edu As the lights dim down, the crowd waits in eager anticipation. A character select menu is on the screen, held loft above numerous heads. It reminds you of Undertale, you think, from the graphics to the cheerfully menacing 8-bit soundtrack. There is a click on the screen. Now two characters appear, Maya and Alex. You can only pick one. … Continue reading ReSpawn: A New Age of Terror
Editor-in-Chief: Roxanne Hepburn Email: rhepburn@umassd.edu Thursday, October 27th was the opening night of 20 Cent Fiction’s 29th annual showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show, which went off without a hitch! If you, like me, have never seen a live showing of Rocky Horror, you’ll be in for a wild ride. All first-timers are labeled “virgins” at the door with a red lipstick V on either … Continue reading Rocky Horror Picture Show Opening Night – “Don’t Dream It, See It!”
