Mark cooked a fabulous dinner and then we headed off to the Fugard Theatre to see the Rocky Horror Picture Show. It was my first time, but Mark explained that we just had to get the boxes of random items (newspapers, glow sticks, confetti, noisemakers, etc. ) to use for the audience participation portion of the show. So of course I promptly snapped up two boxes while Mark grabbed us a couple of drinks.
As soon as we entered the theater and settled into our fifth row seats, actors were already mingling about in full costume and deeply in character. Spooky Transylvania music was playing and I just couldn't hold back my excitement.
The show was BRILLIANT!! I had a blast throwing my confetti and streamers at all of the appropriate parts. The acting was superb and the singing and dancing was first rate. I felt like a schoolgirl because I was wearing an ear to ear grin throughout the entire first act. It was just so much fun! As the show came to an end, I gushed to Mark about what a good time I had. Even he admitted that it was one of the best productions he had seen.
I didn't think the night could get any better until we were exiting the theater and I saw the main character walking out ahead of us. "No way!" I thought. "I've just got to get a picture!!" Lo and behold, when we made it to the lobby, there he was taking pictures with anyone who stepped up. I quickly shoved my phone in Mark's hands and squeezed my way in. As I swooped on for the picture, I repeatedly told this giant man how wonderful he was and he graciously thanked me for my compliments.
What a wonderful night. What a wonderful show. I was on such a high, I didn't even care that my rental car battery had died by the time we made it back to Mark's place. Apparently someone is a little too accustomed to automatic headlights. Eh! No big deal. That just gave Mark and me time to finish off that bottle of wine from dinner while we waited for roadside assistance.
What a wonderful evening! I hope that wherever you are, your evening is filled with great company and wonderful experiences just as mine was!
Cheers!!
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