‘Rocky Horror’ brings glitter, camp, and chaos to the Yuma stage
Adrik Vargas
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The lights dimmed inside the Historic Yuma Theatre and suddenly, the quiet room burst to life with glitter, fishnets, and pure, unapologetic chaos.
“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” returned to Yuma, filling the stage with the kind of energy that only this cult classic can summon. The beloved musical comedy horror came alive once again, this time with a shadow cast, where every outrageous moment on screen was mirrored by live performers in front of it.
Underneath the sequins and spotlights, each actor took on their role with their own twist. Anthony Vo, who plays the Criminologist, says this year’s production dives deeper into the story.
“This year, we are taking a little bit of a creative liberty and turning him a little bit into, like, the actual narrator of the show rather than just an outside character,” Vo said.
For others, like Mack Schwitzing, who steps into the eerie shoes of Riff Raff, the experience has been both strange and inspiring.
“I went and saw the show in 2024 for the first time. Early version of the show. And it was honestly one of the most fun, like, Halloween experiences I’ve ever had,” Schwitzing said. “It really made me like, want to keep pursuing, like, theater in Yuma, because I didn’t realize that there were shows like this that were available to our community.”
From the flashing lights to the campy costumes, “Rocky Horror” in Yuma is more than a performance, it’s an invitation to let loose, embrace the weird, and celebrate the thrill of self-expression.