Disclaimer: I don't own... something. The history of RHPS...?
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I had some much fun with making all the names sound Latin. Though it made me realize I basically re-named Patricia Quinn 'five [female] patricians'. Patricia's a word, not a name, in Latin... I think. And Quinta is actually a first name - the more correct form would probably be 'Quintina'. Most of the names are just made up, though, and don't even sound that Roman.
Also, I don't hate Tim Curry. To me he's Marcus Antonius - considered a brat a betrayer by many thanks to propaganda. Curry being in the remake upsets people. Marcus marrying Cleopatra was a huge deal. Though neither were actually bad. I'm doing what real Roman Historian would do. That is, I'm claiming that he's done something weird/sexual that makes no sense. I don't actually think he's slept with his mother, this is a parody...
One day, in the year 1973, Richard Brianillus told a friend of his (Jim Sharmus, aged 28 at this point) about his musical. After hearing a few of the songs Sharmus decided he liked it and wanted to have it performed in the Royal Court Theatre Upstairs. This was great and honorable, yet Brianillus didn't become prideful. He was humble as ever – to the joy of Dionysus, who patronized him, and his father Apollo!
Now, Sharmus wasn't the only one added to the project then. Other great persons appeared at this stage. This included Brianus Thomsus (later Brianus Thomsus Movenspictrus, designer), Blamia Sue (maker of costumes), Michael Albus (later Michael Albus Movenspictrus, producer) and Richard Hartlus (also called Richard the Lesser, later called Richard Hartlus Movenspictrus, arranger of music).
Blamia Sue would later go one to design clothes for the Great Triumph in 1975. The Fandomium RHPS Plebs later invented one of their sacred ritualized jokes about her. A play on her gens. Since the name 'Blamia'' resembles the word 'blame' when spoken aloud, one segment of the Noctispictura Ritual involves the 'Sue's to blame' pun.
Timon Currianus (later Tim Currianus Traditorio) ended up cast as the villain, a crossdresser from outer space. This character is considered most iconic and a bit uncomfortable to be associated with. So, as his cognomen implies, he later betrayed the Fandomium RHPS out of disgust for this. He betrayed us – and his alleged rival, the great Brianillus – for somewhat sympathetic reasons. Like Marcus Antonius (who turned Egyptian when he nedded to be Roman) some have pitied him. But I, the historian Cececata and member of the Fandomium RHPS, will never forgive nor even pity him...
Legend does say Currianus bedded his own mother on more than once occasion. This was shocking, of course, and very wrong. Such behavior proves he was not only like his fiendish character but also not one that should be honored by the Fandomium RHPS. He was not Oedipus, for Currianus knew that his lover given birth to him, so therefore he can't be forgiven – not that Oedipus really could. So intense was his lust for his mother that he modeled his character's speech after her 'telephone voice'.
As was the plan of Dionysus, television actress Quinta Patricia ended up cast as the character 'Magenta' – sister to the character Brianillus played. Though her agent warned that it might ruin her career she mercifully ignored such advice. This pleased the gods, who knew that she'd play her role perfectly.
The last to be cast was young Laurilla. They needed somebody to play 'Columbia'. Alas, nobody who seemed right auditioned. Then the sunlight shone in Sharmus' eyes, making his turn away… and see Laurilla tapping outside the theatre. Thanks to Apollo's slight intervening they'd found Columbia!
Other people auditioned for lesser roles. These included one called Christopher Malcolmus (later Christopher Malcolmus Theatrillus) as Brad Majors, Covingta Julia as Janet Weiss, Jonathan Adamus (later Jonathan Adamus Movenspictrus) as the Narrator, and Paddy Haganillus (later Paddy Haganillus Theatrillus) as Dr. Scott/Eddie.
As you might know, Jonathan Adamus Movenspictrus later became Dr. Scott in the Great Triumph. He died, tragically, in the year 2005. Still nobody has granted him the status of a 'god' and it's believed that only Brianillus or perhaps Quinta that will be honored in such a way. Though they're both living – and hopefully will be for many years – and it's very ambitious to accept divine status while still alive.
Rehearsals went on for much time at the Royal Court Theatre. The glorious masterpiece went by many working titles. These included They Came From Denton High. By June 1973 the first previews happened. When it officially opened at the Royal Court Theatre Upstairs it was called The Rocky Horror Show.
There were few props and nearly no budget. Yet something about this little play captured the attention of many.
Though he approved of only about five actors (Brianillus, Quinta, Laurilla, Currianus, and Adamus), Dionysus was pleased. There was a party atmosphere to it and a great enthusiasm. Being the god of partying, hedonism, and related concepts meant this little play was just up his alley. Though it wasn't only gods who liked it. Ordinary humans adored it. Tickets sold out quickly.
Sharmus knew they had a hit. Brianillus the Humble didn't get too excited about this, opting to not make a big deal about his gloriousness. Even after they'd gotten a record deal with he didn't become proud. Never would the great Richard Brianillus fall prey to hubris!
The first official soundtrack for the Fandomium RHPS was made in less than 24 hours. It was made quickly and ended up seeming somewhat tacky – in the best way possible. Record producer Jonathan Rexius and Michael Albus Movenspictrus produced it.
And so began the Theatrum stage of the Fandomium RHPS.
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A/N: If you ignore the Romanized names and obviously fake stuff (Curry screwing his mom, Dionysus, etc) it's somewhat educational. I've been trying to do some legit research.
