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It's official. [10 Apr 2008|04:46am]

supermachodude
[ mood | crushed ]
[ music | "Superstar" by Sonic Youth ]

They did it. The Crossroads Cinema has returned to the rubble from whence it came. This is not hearsay. I've seen it with my own two eyes. There is a silver lining to this otherwise dark cloud, though. At least now I don't have to play bad cop and squash any more rumors about some mysterious benefactor re-opening the theatre and putting on Rocky.

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I heard a rumor ... [07 Feb 2008|11:52pm]

writergrrl88
I've heard a rumor that someone bought/is buying the theatre and plans to bring back "Rocky Horror Picture Show" there. I heard it from a girl who I trust, but I don't know who her source was. Has anyone else heard anything about this?
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[22 Oct 2007|04:16pm]

supermachodude
[ mood | working ]
[ music | "Blue Monday" by New Order ]

What [info]sailorcartman said!

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Who wants to do a one off show? [22 Oct 2007|01:13pm]
sailorcartman
Ed is trying to find former Pink Invaders on My Space. I thought it couldn't hurt to post here.



Attention:

Are you:

1. a former Pink Invader?

2. looking for something to do on Halloween night?

3. In the greater Chicagoland area?

If you answered yes to all three, a friend of mine is trying to put a show together for Halloween night. It's kind-of a last minute deal. She needs performers. If you're interested, shoot me a message and tell me what part or parts you can perform (and have a costume for) and we'll go from there.
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[18 Sep 2007|11:35am]

mohead
I really miss you guys!
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hey folks! [13 May 2007|02:31am]

boojie_30
Just wondering if anyone out there still reads this blog group lol. Drop me a line sometime folks.
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Where are they now? [18 Apr 2007|02:11am]

supermachodude
[ mood | curious ]
[ music | "Wave of Mutilation (U.K. Surf)" by The Pixies ]

It's been close to six months since the end of the world. I've lost touch with about seventy-five percent of the people I swore I wouldn't lose touch with. I still work at a job I hate most Saturdays and periodically get to see Rocky Horror in faraway lands like Illinois. What have you all been up to?

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Midwest Rocky Horror Bowling Reminder. [13 Apr 2007|04:48pm]

sarahkucera
[ mood | awake ]

I stayed up late baking cakes.
It's been a long time since I baked a cake.

Because we're having Rocky Horror Bowling tonight.
All of the details can be found here.

CLickie for pictures of lips cakes. )

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[19 Mar 2007|11:17pm]

sarahkucera
[ mood | exhausted ]

Hi everyone out there in rocky-land!

I've got some exciting news.

I was finally able to get my hands on Mandi and she has confirmed that she will no longer be planning Rocky Horror bowling or the Midwest Eat-A-Dick-Picnic.
So now they both in my hands!

Awesomeness will ensue.

I will be keeping the bowling in the same place as before because:
A)Ample and free parking
B)Proximity to northern access, hopefully making it easier for Milwaukee and Madison to come out.
C)Large tolerance of the management for our propensities towards insanity and bullshit that few bowling places will put up with.
D)Tolerance of alley to allow us to bring in our own sodas and snacks.

This location is not up for debate, thankyouverymuch.

Unfortunatelly we're pretty much pushing the limit for the lateness in the season for the bowling...traditionally it is held right....about....now. :(

I am currently looking at several dates.

Friday nights, all of them.
April 6th
April 13th
April 20th

Please discuss amongst yourselves which dates you would prefer or not prefer.
Any of these dates can be knocked out of the running by any of the cast leaders of the other casts if there is a performance conflict, but holding it on a Friday night should keep conflicts clear.

And yes, you can bring non-cast friends with, the more the merrier, with the exceptions of crazies and nutjobs.

Thanks,
much love,
S

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Anyone still out there? [08 Feb 2007|12:33am]

sarahkucera
[ mood | cold ]



Come see the Midnight Madness Rocky Horror Valentine's Day Weekend Shows!

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[09 Nov 2006|05:32pm]
sailorcartman
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A few more thank yous [07 Nov 2006|03:49pm]
sailorcartman
I couple of people I thought should be thanked, bedies Shawn Stutler.

Thank you to that chick named Claire a the Loews in 1992. She was a fan of Rocky and she was the one who made the show happen at the Loews. I am positive Rocky as you all know it would not have existed in N.W. Indiana without her.

Thank you to Greg Camisa, owener of the Crossroads Cincema in 1993. He's the one who called me when Loews told us we were "taking a break" and asked if I wanted to do the show at the Crossroads.

Gelm Bricker, who bought the Crossroads after the show was closed down the first time. He brought Rocky back to the Crossroads where it remained until 2006.

Just thought it was impotant to give these people their props.

I am now off to my last time at the theatre.
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I want to make you assholes cry [07 Nov 2006|12:18pm]
sailorcartman
Hmm.. as I sit here feeling all poopy, I don't know exactly what I want to write about this. Today is Tuesday, november 07. Today is probably the last day I will walk through the doors of the Crossroads Cinema. It should have been yeaterday, but, at the end of the day Shawn Stutler said, "You think we can fit these last few boxes in your van?". I said "Yeah, but how about if we prolong the end for one more day." He said "Okay".

Somany things to say I suppose. So many memories, so many regrets.

I suppose first of all I should say thank you to Shawn Stutler. I mean, Rayn Markle and myself started the cast that became the Pink Invaders back in 92 at a different theatre. However, Shawn stepped in when it was most important and kept it going. While Shawn did hope to make some money and have a successful buisness, one of his main motiviating factors in buying the theatre was to continue to have a home for Rocky. Very few have made the sacrifices for Rocky that Shwan Stutler has. And that means the world to me. Along the way, I happened to aquire someone I consider very special as a friend. Mayve we don't hang out that often outside of the theatre, but Shawn Stutler is always in my thoughts. I consider him a good friend. I will miss him very much when he goes to Jersey. So anyway, the original point here was, Thank You Shawn, it wouldn't have been possible this long without you. You are a true champion of Rocky horror.


As gay as this will sound, I want to say I'm sorry to Rocky. I am sorry for all of the times I took you for granted. All the times I put you to the side becasue I was depressed, or falling for a girl, or whatever silly reason I decided not to go to the show. Now that you're gone, I want nothing more than to re-do all the times real life got in our way. Fuck real life. It's all a bunch of bullshit. While there's a whole lot of bullshit that comes with Rocky, in the end, all of that bullshit is worth it. I cannot say that about real life. However, the plus side to all of this is it has made me think about a couple of people in life that I probably should pay more attenetion to and not take for granted like I did Rocky. So I guess that a positive that come out of all fo this.

I want to say thanks to Rocky for all of the friends it has provided me. My very closest and dearest friends all came from Rocky. People who, for the most part, get me. I may have been a very lonley soul had I not encountered RHPS for the first time in 1986. My obsession led to some of the most special people in the world. You know who you are. I don't wnat to list names cause I don't want anyone to be all like "Well what about me" if I don't put your name in a list. Hopefuly, the people I am talking about will know exactly who they are.

A few people outside the Rocky world have tried to make me feel better by telling me" You'll just find a new place to do the show". That would be fine and all and I would be all about it. However, it will never be the Crossroads. Crossroads was Rocky's true home here in Indiana. Crossroads was like a second home for me. (Corssroads was a first home for Dane:). Even if it were to find a theatre that ran it for another 20 years in Indiana, I don't think it could ever completely feel like Rocky was in it's proper home. I'm not going hooooooome, and niether is Rocky, ever again.




I don't know if I have a whole lot more to say. I don't know if my keyboard will short out from my tears before I have finished writing this. It's all bullshit. and fuck real life for making it inevitable that everything has a beginning and an end.. I know it's the natural order of things, but it sucks and I am not dealing with it well. So fuck that concept. I hate it. I know I sound like a 3 year old child right now, but, deal with it. I'm venting. If it bothers you so much. Stop reading you tool!!! It's my live journal and I'll throw a temper tantrum if I want to.

Okay, I think that's out of my system. I do think I am done though. Around 3 o'clock today I will be at the Crossroads with Shawn Stutler. I wlll walk through those doors for the last time. It probably won't be the last time I am at the theatre. I am postive at any random time you may find me sitting in the parking lot in my vehicle. But I will never be able to go in a roam the buliding again. I will never be able to play in my playground again. (Whoever wrote that Madonna lyric "This used to be our playground" on the bathoroom wall, nice touch).

It is indeed a very sad day for me. Thought I'd bring all of you up by telling you about it. Have a nice day.
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COSTUME PARTY! [31 Oct 2006|02:49pm]

chilledmango

CROSSROADS HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY!

TUESDAY OCTOBER 31ST
8PM-3AM
ALL AGES MASQUERADE BALL W/ DJ TWITCH
21 & OVER V.I.P. LOUNGE WITH FULL LIQUOR CASH BAR
FREE POPCORN AND SODA
COSTUME CONTEST W/ CASH PRIZE!!

ADMISSION IS $10

COME OUT AND SUPPORT THE THEATER FOR THE LAST TIME EVER!
WEAR A COSTUME AND DANCE/DRINK THE NIGHT AWAY!

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I am reposting this here cause it is a touching thing to hear from a audience member. [30 Oct 2006|02:59am]

boojie_30
Hey there, Boojie. I know it's been a while since we've even talked, but it would mean the world to me if you would do something for me. I wrote a letter to you guys thanking you for the experience I had while a regular at the Pink Invaders shows. If it's not too much trouble, could you read this at tonight's show? And if not, could you at least let Shawn, Rodney, Zero and everybody read it? Hopefully you get this in time (I'm sending this to Zero, too. Just in case.) Sorry if it's a little long.


LETTER STARTS HERE
My name is Nick Murphy, though you may know me better as "that hairy little faggot in the thong." I'm so sad that I couldn't make it to tonight's show. I wanted to be there in person to say all of this to you guys, but this will have to do.

I only started going to Rocky in April of 2005, and I unfortunately had to move away in November of the same year, so I was only able to go for about six months. But for those six months, Rocky was the most important thing in my life. It was the only thing that kept me going sometimes, and it was all I thought about for the rest of the week. It was a huge help in helping me let go of any insecurities and inhibitions I still had.

At my first show, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. I eagerly waited for the show to begin. Then the lights dimmed, and Shawn got up in front of the audience, and the show began. First came Shawn's introduction, then the reading of the rules, and then the Transylvanian Oath. Then, after we had given a rousing "R-O-C-K-Y," the show started. Once that night's Trixie came onstage, I thought I had a pretty good idea of what to expect. Needless to say, I was wrong. Trixie went down the aisle, and for some reason, thought I was worth giving a lap dance. I was only sixteen at the time, and needless to say, this got me a little excited, so I threw my head up, yelled "I LOVE THIS SHOW!" and smacked her in the ass. Thus began six months of decadence, nudity, and absolute pleasure.

In the course of those six months, I changed more than I would have ever thought possible. When I started, you would have been lucky to get me say the word "sex" without giggling like a schoolgirl. By the end of my experience with the Pink Invaders, I had been given a lap dance from three men and one woman, been spanked with a studded belt, tasted Dougie's shoulder (it tastes like a cinnamon roll, by the way), traded outfits with a complete stranger, been made honorary Superqueer, been propositioned by upwards of twenty different men (twice in front of my father), mooned 300 people at the same time, been in a competition with Shawn to see whose ass was hairier (I won), threatened with a taser, made out with a guy for the first time, and walked around in nothing but a thong for most of the shows I went to. If you couldn't tell, I changed quite a bit during my experience with the Pink Invaders.

Besides all of this, I met some of the most amazing people I've ever encountered. I want to give an enormous thank you to Boojie, Shawn, Ed, Rodney, Zero, Karly, Dougie, Superqueer, Serenity the Sassy lesbian, Jimbo, Ryan, and everybody else who's been involved with the Pink Invaders, even if it was just as a member of the audience. I would not be the person I am today if I had not met these people. I want to say that I honestly and truly love every single person that is in the Crossroads theater tonight. I especially want to thank Shawn for keeping the show going for much longer than he probably should have, even if it meant going severely into debt.

You guys have no idea how much of a difference you've made in my life. I thank you from the very bottom of my heart. I wish you the best in all you do in your lives. So, for one last time, Give Me An R...
END OF LETTER

I also want to give a personal thanks to you, Boojie. You're one of the most loving, sweet, and all-around amazing guys I've ever met. You were a big part of the reason I loved Rocky so much. I wish you happiness in all that you do. Thank you.
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The end has come [30 Oct 2006|02:27am]

boojie_30
Well as I sit here writing this i am both happy and sad.
Saturday october 28th, was the final showing of Rocky horror at the crossroads cinema.
The count for the midnight showing broke 420 tickets sold. thank god we had 10 bags of survival kits. lol.
So many people came to give the theatre and the show and cast the best send off ever. We truly appreciate that folks.
I guess my only regret is some peopel who did not show up. people I was sure would not miss the final show.
The pre-show was long but fun. People chanted for Shawn and Ed, and chanted things that will never be chanted again.
It was insane and crazy, but it was my second home. Those people were my true family. Everyone who showed up last night made me smile so much.
Many of us cried for what we knew was the end of a major part of our lives. Some of us will wake up next saturday smileing only to remember what has happened. I took a few pics on my cell phone. once i get them uploaded to the pc, I will try to get them posted on here.
I thank all of you who showed up last night for one final ecstatic moment. For one final pre-show. for one final trashing of the theatre. For one final moment where you got not only dream it, but, be it as well.
So many of you that i have on my various friends lists were met at the theatre. This last show marked my 10th year involved in Rocky. my first couple years were as a audience member. From the time they pulled me on stage in my star trek uniform to be sacrificed, (believe me Ed pretending to hump you like a rabid klingon is a hell of a sacrifice.) to the final show.
I have made many friends. There was even a cult started around me by people at that theatre. I met one of my wives there, and a few girlfriends.
The crossroads was a true placeto be ourselves, and be with others like us. No one was alienated there. We all felt as if we belonged. and anyone can tell you, that the show, has changed all of us in some way.
I was a very shy person at one time. The show and the cast took care of that lol. I plan to leave the livejournal group up and running so people can keep in touch and share memories.
please feel free to comment or post something about a past show or your feelings on what has happened. You guys are the greatest and I love you all.
*hugs*
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Just so you know [26 Oct 2006|03:08am]

boojie_30
Just so everyone knows...

The Crossroads is closing this weekend. Our last show will be Saturday October 28th. We will be doing two shows of Rocky, one at 8pm and one at midnight. The cost to get in is, as always, $5 and survival kits are $1. These will be two shows you won't want to miss. They will also be your last chance to see the Pink Invaders. Please support us on this night. Don't miss out and most of all dress up and have fun!!
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[20 Oct 2006|02:33am]

boojie_30
Friday Night -- October 20th -- Midnight (ish)
Guest Performer Night! Be there as performers from all over the midwest, and possibly faces from The Pink Invaders' past grace our stage one last time before we hog all of the last shows for ourselves like the selfish jerks that we are.


Saturday Night -- October 21st -- Midnight (ish)
Business As Usual Night! See just some of the shenanigans that helped turn The Pink Invaders into an institution in Northwest Indiana for over a decade! I love exclamation points!


Saturday Night -- October 28th -- 8:00 p.m.
Special Halloween Performance! It's an early show for all of your friends that are too lame to come out at midnight(ish). If you don't have any friends like that, bring your church group. If you don't have any friends, I'm sorry. This is the one for grandmas and virgins. Round up everyone that's ever shown even the slightest bit of interest in seeing the show and bring them out for our Halloween extravaganza!


Saturday Night -- October 28th -- midnight(ish)
The Final Show! This is it! It's the one all of our enemies have hoped for since whenever the reason they hate us so much happened. Be in attendance for the very final performance of The Pink Invaders. Round up everyone that ever cared about the show and help send it off right. See what happens when we don't have to worry about who comes back next week.

The Crossroads haloween costume party!
Tuesday, october 31st, 8pm-3am

Cash prizes all ages masquerade Ba;; with D.J. Twitch

21 and over V.I.P. Lounge with full liqour cash bar

admission $10 free popcorn and soda

now all the dates are completly posted.

any questions contact me or super macho dude teh other moderator
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every Sunday morning ... [17 Oct 2006|08:23am]

writergrrl88
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Three weeks left, see it while you still can... [14 Oct 2006|12:56pm]

supermachodude
[ mood | bored ]
[ music | "Ball and Chain" by Social Distortion ]

What are we going to do with this page after the show is over? How about a bible study group?

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