The past two decades haven't like a time warp for Jeff Wells, even though he's going into his 20th year playing the same role: Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
has remained a cult classic. It tells the story of a couple whose car breaks down in Denton, Ohio, near a castle that's holding a convention and is filled with strangers in costumes. Frank-N-Furter, who was originally played by Tim Curry, is the castle’s leading monarch, confidently wreaking havoc while wearing leather and fishnet stockings.Fans often arrive at performances and film screenings in costumes, reciting ad-libs as the actors and singers perform their musical numbers.
“It's not just about people that know it and love it and are part of that cult following,” Wells says, “but it's the people that have never seen it or experienced before. That's the exciting stuff. I'm just super excited for a whole generation of people that maybe aren't 100% familiar with exactly what it's about, to come into a live experience and witness it live and, hopefully, make some more converts.
One of Wells’ favorite musical numbers to perform is Frank-N-Furter’s “Charles Atlas Song,” which is sung primarily by his character, allowing him to shine in Frank-N-Furter's androgynous glory. He also enjoys performing “Time Warp,” as he gets to perform with the entire cast. Over the course of the past 20 years, Frank-N-Furter has become part of Wells’ heart. He shares that he has learned one of the most important life lessons playing the character.
“Don't be afraid to really explore who you are,” Wells says. “Playing Frank-N-Furter is the equivalent of playing David Bowie. Everyone makes it about some sort of sexuality thing, and that's not what this guy is to me. That's what he does, that's what the script says, but for me to play it, it's not about that. It’s far more liberating and deep-rooted in something, and that's why it means so much to me.
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