LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Theater Co. and Mendocino College will debut their joint production of “The Rocky Horror Show” this week.

Showings are planned for 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22; Saturday, Oct. 23; Friday, Oct. 29; Saturday, Oct. 30; Friday, Nov. 5; and Saturday, Nov. 6; and midnight shows will take place on three Saturdays – Oct. 23, Oct. 30 and Nov. 6.

The venue will be the Little Theater at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St., Lakeport.

The original production of the musical, written by Richard O'Brien, made its debut in 1974 at the Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles and moved on to Broadway in 1975.

Then came the movie, which has become one of the top box office earners of all time, with many people seeing the film time and again.

The Lake County Theater Co. will not admit anyone under age 18 without a parent.

VIP tickets, which include down front couch seating, a specialty program and “goodie bag” (featuring squirt guns and other items for audience participation cost $25; reserved seating, $20; general seating $15.

There is a $2 discount for seniors, Lake County Theater Co. members and students, and those who come in costume.

VIP, reserved and general tickets are available in Lakeport at Catfish Books, 707-263-4454, and at The Game Shop, 707-262-5824.

General seating tickets are available at Griffin Furniture in Clearlake, 707-994-2112, and the Shannon Ridge tasting room in Clearlake Oaks, 707-998-5686.

Everybody will be talking about “The Rocky Horror Show” in Lake County for years to come. Don't miss it.