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Rocky Horror Anniversary Show Director/Producer

TERESA ROBINSON - HEAD HONCHO: Teresa is the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of New Mexico Entertainment Magazine and PRIDE & Equality Magazine. She brought back Rocky Horror after a 10+ year hiatus and its been an annual staple at The Guild Cinema. Robinson is also the producer of NME Movie Nights, P&E Big Gay Movie Night, Models of Hope, Tres Chic, and Ghouls on Parade.

Rocky Horror Anniversary Show Master of Ceremonies

DEVIN D. - MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Devin D. O'Leary served as film/television editor at Weekly Alibi for 28 years. He wrote and produced four feature films here in New Mexico and has been the booker/host of Midnight Movie Madness screenings at Guild Cinema for 13 years.

The Favorite Obsessions Shadowcast

FRANK-N-FURTER: SIMONE CAMPBELL (She/They): Despite being told by a former director she'd never play Frank on the big stage as a woman, Simone is thrilled to be proving him wrong and sharing her rendition of Frank N. Furter with you all! She's incredibly grateful for the energy, community, LOVE, and just plain lunacy the Rocky Horror world brings, and invites you along for this sensual daydream with open arms. By the light of day, they’re a proud UNM alumna, soon-to-be graduate student in UNM’s Mental Health Counseling program, and recently became a published poet for Conceptions Southwest Magazine. They’ve missed the stage desperately though, so what better re-introduction than donning fishnets and 6 inch heels to tantalize and seduce audience members for two nights at the Guild!

JANET: SAMANTHA NAGEL: Samantha (She/Her) has always dreamt of being in the Rocky Horror Picture Show ever since she snuck in to her first show in the town over from her small, conservative hometown at 15 years old and realized there were queer weirdos and wild and untamed things out there just like her! Sam is a writer of poetry and fiction, a lover of dogs, and drinker of (too much) coffee. She is thrilled to be not just dreaming it but being it on stage as Janet. She hopes you’ll come in to the hunting lodge for rich weirdos, come up to the lab, and see what is on the slab.

BRAD: HOUSTON HELENA (They/Them): Houston Helena, a seven-foot-tall wonder and long-time lover of Rocky Horror, returns to the Favorite Obsessions cast in the role of Brad Majors. Born in Clovis, New Mexico and raised between Albuquerque and Memphis, Tennessee, they are currently studying at the University of New Mexico jumping between film, psychology, and Luso-Brazilian studies. In their freetime they enjoy writing songs and screenplays, being the best self-taught barista they can be, and of course being one of your FAVORITE OBSESSIONS!

RIFF RAFF: CALVIN NOVOTNY (he/him): Calvin has had a long-standing appreciation for art of all forms, never wanting to appear normal or fit into a generic category. As a kid, he and his family bonded over movies like Rocky Horror and Repo the Genetic Opera. He credits media like this for shaping him into the individual he is today, so of course, he jumped on the opportunity to be a part of it and has been performing as this production’s Riff Raff for four years. In addition to acting, Calvin has been actively creating art for thirteen years, whether commissioned drawings or poetic and macabre screenplays.

MAGENTA/TRIXIE: FIONA DE LEV (She/Her): Fiona de Lev joined The Favorite Obsessions in 2017 as a Transylvanian, then after one heck of a cat fight, clawed her way to the role of Magenta in 2018. Her lifelong love for Rocky Horror has been fully realized in this amazing group of freaks. She has been titillating audiences in the burlesque world since 2019, singing and stripping all over town with her quirky yet sexy acts. You can catch her at Sidewinder's, JUNO Brewery, The Black Cat Cultural Center, and The Soch regularly. This fun-sized snack of a woman loves to roar, and you will be left begging for more!

COLUMBIA: ABIGAIL EWERS (She/Her): Abigail Ewers joined the cast in 2022. A recent graduate of Sandia High School, she is excited to be playing Columbia for another year. Abigail has always had a passion for the performing arts, especially for choir and theater. Her enthusiasm for the stage was ignited at a young age, getting to honing her craft in high school. She loves “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” where she brings her vibrant energy and unique flair to the role of Columbia

ROCKY: SAMSON CALLOPY (he/him): Samson has been a Rocky cast member for over a decade, starting with the Transvestite Preservation Society cast in 2007. He is a dancer with Festival Ballet, has sung with Opera Southwest, performed as a burlesque dancer, is an active social dancer, has worked as an actor in the film industry, and has probably made sexual overtures to your parents. His next project is to hide himself in your underwear drawer for use at your loneliest moments.

DR. EVERETT SCOTT: EDDIE DETHLEFS (he/him): Eddie was last seen as Sir Hugh Evans in the New Mexico Shakespeare’s production of The Merry Wives of Windsor. Recently he has been in The Music Man ,Little Shop of Horrors, The Wizard of Oz, Spamalot, Pride and Prejudice, The Producers, Black Coffee, Sister Act, Mary Poppins, The Importance of Being Earnest, South Pacific, and And Then There Were None. He has performed in and directed a number of shows for Foul Play Café such as Elaine Whales and the Mummy of King Khufu, and Murder at Café Noir.

EDDIE: JACOB CHAVEZ (he/him): Jacob Chavez is a New Mexico Native who began acting while attending the University of Oregon in 2023. Since then, he has been in both film and stage productions, his favorite roles being Antonio in Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night," Harry in "Kinky Boots," and Everett Walsh in "Essential Etiquette," a role he originated. Jacob has been attending Rocky Horror at the Guild since he was a freshman in college, and it is a dream come true for him to be the one performing for a change. See Jacob as Dracula in ALT's "Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors."

THE CRIMINOLOGIST: EDDIE DETHLEFS (he/him): Eddie was last seen as Sir Hugh Evans in the New Mexico Shakespeare’s production of The Merry Wives of Windsor. Recently he has been in The Music Man ,Little Shop of Horrors, The Wizard of Oz, Spamalot, Pride and Prejudice, The Producers, Black Coffee, Sister Act, Mary Poppins, The Importance of Being Earnest, South Pacific, and And Then There Were None. He has performed in and directed a number of shows for Foul Play Café such as Elaine Whales and the Mummy of King Khufu, and Murder at Café Noir.

TRANSYLVANIAN: ELIAN STRITE (he/him): Elian loves any, and all types of musicals from Mama Mia to Sweeney Todd, but The Rocky Horror Picture Show has held a special place in his heart ever since he saw his first shadow cast performance in Santa Fe with his mom, dad, and sister. Art has been a core aspect of his life, whether painting, drawing, photography, or performance. He is so happy to have the chance to share his artistic spirit with everyone and make his supportive and loving family proud. Rocky Horror is one of his all-time favorite films and he is so excited to be a part of the show as a Transylvanian.

TRANSYLVANIAN: APRYL BLUE GRISWOLD (she/her/ella): Apryl is thrilled to make her Rocky and stage debut as a Transylvanian! A born performer, Apryl has been entertaining since childhood, whether it was putting on productions in her living room or forming impromptu “garage bands” with her cousins to fill summer days with creativity. Her artistic journey led her into the New Mexico film industry and modeling, where she thrives in front of the camera. Now, she's excited to channel that experience onto the stage, ready to connect with a live audience in a whole new way! When she is not performing, Apryl nourishes her creative spirit through crocheting, upcycling fashion, thrifting, gaming, and dancing under the light of the full moon.

TRANSYLVANIAN: ERICKA SILESKY (she/her): Since childhood, Ericka had a passion for music and musical performance. From a young age, she immersed herself in voice lessons, dabbled in guitar and piano, and explored dance, developing a deep love for the arts. While she hasn’t been involved in performing for some time, her love of music and singing has never left her. As an avid fan of musicals like Phantom of the Opera and Hadestown, she’s excited to get back into performance through her appearance as a Transylvanian in Rocky Horror!

TRANSYLVANIAN: ERIKA GRISWOLD (she/her/hers): Erika is thrilled to debut as a Transylvanian in her first-ever live performance! A lifelong lover of singing and performing, Erika's passion was sparked by her admiration for musicals like Rent, The Sound of Music, Chicago, and, of course, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Though she grew up as an athlete, leaving little time for artistic pursuits, she has always been captivated by the iconic vocal performances that light up Broadway stages and film screens. By day, Erika works in healthcare as a surgery scheduler and continues to build her career. When she's not at work, she loves spending time with her two cats, Chevy and Apollo, and cherishing moments with friends and family. She's often found baking or cooking something delicious. Erika feels honored to be part of such a beloved show and is beyond excited to share the joy it brings to everyone!