RKO

RKO was founded on 2 Nov 1979 by Chris Van Parys and Lily Walker at the Lorenzo Theatre in San Lorenzo, CA, and was the 2nd full-time cast in Northern California.

Chris had previously performed at the UC Theatre in Berkeley as Magenta (before a cast had been established there), and then performed briefly during the summer of 79 in Double Feature at the Strand in San Francisco as a Transylvanian.

Chris intentionally modelled RKO after Double Feature/Celluloid Jam, the first cast to put on a full, choreographed performance during Rocky.

Cast Members

(incomplete list)

Frank: Jerri Mills, Jackie Sutton, Kevin Stich

Janet: Joey Weeden (1979-1981), Debbie Smith (1980), Lily Walker (1980), Lela McKenna (1981), Chris Van Parys (fill in)

Brad: Mike (1979-1980), Kevin Stich (1980), Grant West (1981-1982), Chris Van Parys (fill in)

Riff Raff: Connie Wallace (1979-1980), Joey Weeden, Mark Crispin (1981)

Magenta: Chris Van Parys (1979-1980), Terri Voorhies (1980-1981), Liz Nelsen (1981-1982)

Columbia: Lily Walker (1979-1980), Joey Weeden (1980), Lisa Patterson (1980), Lisa Petch (1980-1982)

Rocky: Juice Weasel, Kevin Stich

Eddie: Janina Prado, Juice Weasel, Ed Martinez

Dr. Scott: Juice Weasel

Trixie: Chris Van Parys (1980-1982)

Ralph: Juice Weasel

Transylvanians: Kevin Stich, Terri Voorhies, Lynn Gold, Toni, Jade, Nancy Montero, Lisa

Crew

(incomplete list)

Props: Janina Prado Lighting: Security: Dave Keeney

Misc Cast Info

Cast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ByRKO

Cast Founded Date: 2 Nov 1979

Cast Status: Disbanded when the theatre closed Sept 1982. Many members joined other casts, including Indecent Exposure.

Cast Venue: Lorenzo Theatre, San Lorenzo, CA

Double Feature/Celluloid Jam did a guest performance at the Lorenzo Theatre on 4 April 1980.