If director Michael Wainstein was worried about the turnout for a midnight show in stodgy Naples, he needn't be. The faithful came out in force, with many dressing the part. The story follows Brad and Janet, two fresh and innocent young lovers whose car breaks down, forcing them to trek to the nearest house in search of assistance. What they find instead is a castle full of odd characters with unearthly attitudes and oddities. The real fun and most of the laughs come from the audience interaction.
Sexual innuendo is the norm and cleverness is rewarded with cheers.
David Macaluso does a credible turn as Frank, dressed in whiteface, black lace and platform boots. The irony is that the transvestite role requires a formidable display of guts and hormones. Macaluso manages to balance Frank's fragile ego with his blustery outward appearance. It's the only way he can be seen as a sympathetic character. Both Ashley Jones and Tia Wetherington are solid in the roles of Brad and Janet and Barry Marcus is hilarious in his dual role as the Narrator and Dr. Everett Scott.