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==First experience/loss of ''Rocky Horror'' virginity==
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'''Carl Joseph Cascone''' (born June 8th in Cleveland, Ohio) founder and director of [[OH! Rocky]]-Lakewood Ohio's Interactive Rocky Horror Experience and actor for [[The Michigan Rocky Horror Preservation Society]]. His primary role is Eddie where he has made great strides improving Eddie's theatrical portrayal. He is credited with the invention of the "Eddie Prop Bike", and utilizing advanced makeup for his performances.
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'''Facebook''': [https://www.facebook.com/carljoseph.cascone Carl Joseph Cascone]
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'''Instagram''': [https://www.instagram.com/carljosephcascone/ @carljosephcascone]
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'''Twitter''': [https://twitter.com/CarlCascone @CarlCascone]
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'''IMDb''': [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10024918/?ref_=nv_sr_3 Carl Joseph Cascone]
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==General Info==
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'''Affiliated Cast(s)''': [[OH! Rocky]]; [[The Michigan Rocky Horror Preservation Society]]
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'''Theatre(s)''': [https://www.facebook.com/TheWinchesterMusicTavern/ The Winchester Music Tavern] (Lakewood, Ohio); The Historic [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_Wayne_Theater State Wayne Theater] (Michigan)
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'''Position''': Director (Lakewood, Ohio); Cast Member (Michigan)
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'''Primary Roles''': [[Eddie]], [[Dr. Scott]]
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'''Years Active''': 2015 to Current
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'''DeVirginization''': October, 1982
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==Official Casts==
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'''February 2019 - Present'''
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''[[OH! Rocky]] in [https://www.facebook.com/TheWinchesterMusicTavern/ The Winchester Music Tavern]''
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'''September 2018 - Present'''
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''[[The Michigan Rocky Horror Preservation Society]] (MiRHPS) in the Historic [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_Wayne_Theater State Wayne Theatre].''
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'''August 2015 - September 2018'''
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''[[Simply His Servants]] in the [https://clevelandhistorical.org/items/show/194 Cedar Lee Theatre].''
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==Early Life==
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===First experience/loss of ''Rocky Horror'' virginity===
  
 
In 1982 a co-worker asked for a ride to meet some friends at a midnight movie in Cleveland. There was no warning, there was no explanation. There was only a line of strangely dressed kids outside the [[Heights Art Theater]].
 
In 1982 a co-worker asked for a ride to meet some friends at a midnight movie in Cleveland. There was no warning, there was no explanation. There was only a line of strangely dressed kids outside the [[Heights Art Theater]].
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"For decades afterwards, I took great pride in traveling around the United States finding performing floor show casts and learning the local callbacks and loudly, very loudly injecting my own."  
 
"For decades afterwards, I took great pride in traveling around the United States finding performing floor show casts and learning the local callbacks and loudly, very loudly injecting my own."  
 
In 2015 after hundreds of visits
 
and viewings never dressed as a character, something changed..."My children were older and curious and wanted to go see a show, that's when I thought, we should all go in costume"
 
 
June/July 2015-
 
Garrettsville Cinema-The [[69th Floorshow]]  from the Akron/Barberton, Ohio area was presenting a show. First costume worn, dressed as [[Eddie]], son dressed as [[Brad Majors]].
 
  
 
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== High Times - (2015-current)==
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==2015 - Current==
  
August 2015-September 2018
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===The High Times===
The Cedar Lee Theatre - Second costumed appearance was at the regularly visited presentation by [[Simply His Servants]], not recognized by regulars, asked by cast and the other hecklers if a current shadow cast/floor show member in some other city, asked to do "[[Hot Patootie]]" the next show, filled out cast application.
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[[File:Carlwithbike.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Carl - as Eddie - with "Eddie Prop Bike" and [[Valerie Whelan]] as Columbia.]]
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After hundreds of visits and viewings never dressed as a character, something changed..."My children were older and curious and wanted to go see a show, that's when I thought, we should all go in costume" So, in the summer of 2015 he took himself and his son to go see the [[69th Floorshow]] at the [https://www.showplacetheaters.net/ Garrettsville Cinema]. This was the first time he dressed as Eddie.  
  
===Official Casts===
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[[File:JacketsignedbyMeatloaf.jpeg|thumb|left|200px|Carl's "Eddie Jacket" signed by Meat Loaf.]]
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He began to update his costume shortly after the Garrettsville show in August of 2015. His Eddie costume quickly became an impressive replica. He was regularly asked if he was a current shadow cast or floor show member. This provided enough motivation to fill out a cast application for [[Simply His Servants]].
  
August, 2015 - September, 2018
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It was his first show as a member where the "Eddie Prop Bike" made its first appearance. Originally, most shadow cast Eddies used scooters to mimic Eddie's motorcycle. Carl instead focused on blending practicality with safety. He was able to achieve the aesthetic of Eddie's motorcycle without the fear of breaking a hip by utilizing bike handles, motorcycle visor, and an assortment of decorations.  
[[Simply His Servants]] in the [https://clevelandhistorical.org/items/show/194 Cedar Lee Theatre].
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September, 2018 - Present
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[[File:Carl'stats.png|thumb|left|200px|Carl's Rocky Horror-themed tattoos.]]
[[The Michigan Rocky Horror Preservation Society]] (MiRHPS) in the Historic [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_Wayne_Theater State Wayne Theatre].
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The updates to his costume and the creation of the "Eddie Prop Bike" provided a good icebreaker when he contacted [[Meat Loaf]] (Michael Lee Aday) before one of his concerts in Cleveland, Ohio. There he had the opportunity to meet "the Loaf" and have him sign a few items while in full costume.
  
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Carl proudly wears quite a few Rocky Horror themed tattoos including: [[Dr. Frank-N-Furter]], the 17th/21st Lancers Regiment on his right forearm, Eddie's slingshot, and a memento from Berlin.
  
 
===Notable Performances===
 
===Notable Performances===
  
* His first performance - as Eddie - and the first appearance of the "Eddie bike" with Simply His Servants at the Cedar Lee Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio.  
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* His first performance - as Eddie - and the first appearance of the "Eddie bike" with [[Simply His Servants]] at the Cedar Lee Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio.  
  
* Performed at Annual Spring and Halloween performance - as Eddie/Dr.Scott - at the Apollo Theatre in Oberlin, Ohio.
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* Performed at Annual Spring and Halloween performance - as Eddie/Dr. Scott - at the Apollo Theatre in Oberlin, Ohio.
  
 
* Performed - as Eddie/Dr. Scott with the Michigan Rocky Horror Preservation Society in Wayne, Michigan.  
 
* Performed - as Eddie/Dr. Scott with the Michigan Rocky Horror Preservation Society in Wayne, Michigan.  
  
* Performed with J.C.C.P (Junior Chamber of Commerce Players) - as Eddie - in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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* Performed with [[JCCP]] (Junior Chamber of Commerce Players) - as Eddie - in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  
* Performed with Dawn's Misfit Toys - as Eddie - at the All-star Charity Event to raise money for the Russel theater renovations in Maysville, Kentucky.
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* Performed with [[Dawn Marie's Misfit Toys]] - as Eddie - at the All-star Charity Event to raise money for the Russell Theatre renovations in Maysville, Kentucky.
  
* Performed at [https://wizardworld.com/vip/cleveland Wizard World] - as Eddie - with Special guest appearance and Master of Ceremonies [[Barry Bostwick]] in Cleveland, Ohio."""
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* Performed at [https://wizardworld.com/vip/cleveland Wizard World] - as Eddie - with Special guest appearance and Master of Ceremonies [[Barry Bostwick]] in Cleveland, Ohio.
  
* Preformed - as Eddie in dial role with [[Dalton Pittman-Cahill]] - with an all-star cast at [[Simply His Servants]] 30th Anniversary Show located at the Cedar Lee Theater in Cleveland, Ohio.  
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* Performed - as Eddie in a dual role with [[Dalton Pittman-Cahill]] - with an all-star cast at [[Simply His Servants]]' 30th Anniversary Show located at the Cedar Lee Theater in Cleveland, Ohio.  
  
 
* Performed with the [[Transylvanian Concubines]] - as Eddie - at University Theatre in Fairfax, Virginia.
 
* Performed with the [[Transylvanian Concubines]] - as Eddie - at University Theatre in Fairfax, Virginia.
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* Performed with [[The Denton High Drama Club]] - as Eddie - at Harbor Cinema in Muskegon, Michigan.
 
* Performed with [[The Denton High Drama Club]] - as Eddie - at Harbor Cinema in Muskegon, Michigan.
  
* While performing "Hot Patootie" - as Eddie - played a live guitar solo (on a gold Les Paul through a Marshall amplifier) with the [[Rocky Horror Preservation Society]].'''
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* While performing "[[Hot Patootie]]" - as Eddie - played a live guitar solo with the Rocky Horror Preservation Society.'''[[File:Carlplaysguitar.gif|frame|center|50px|Carl - as Eddie - plays the solo from "Hot Patootie" on a gold Les Paul. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL_wbctWt6s&feature=youtu.be Full video with Eddie Bike Entrance.]]]
  
* Performed at the [[Global Summit]] - as Eddie - with a worldwide, all-star cast ft. [[Max Mayhem]] in Berlin, Germany. There were people from six countries including: the United Stated of America, Canada, Germany, Spain, France, and Israel. An audience of 1,600 people watched the performance in the amphitheater.
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*Performed - as Eddie - with the [[School of Rocky]] cast at the [https://www.thekentstage.com/ Kent Stage] in Kent, Ohio.  
  
* Performed - as Eddie opposite [[Becky Milanio Koupparis]] - at the [[UC Theatre]] in Berkeley, California. Becky preformed as Colombia for the first time in 25 years in her old theater. The Berkeley performance was an all-star cast including the original members of [[Barely Legal]], [[Indecent Exposure]] and by special invitation Carl Joseph Cascone.'''
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* Performed at the [https://www.facebook.com/events/1998309427091534/ Global Summit] - as Eddie - with a worldwide, all-star cast ft. [[Max Mayhem]] in Berlin, Germany. [http://rhpsgermany.com/?fbclid=IwAR0n-6n-KSjkE2zFJNQrYrK5hTmseftvXv3iW18Vjl0rVngS0LffB7QrR28] There were people from six countries including the United States of America, Canada, Germany, Spain, France, and Israel. An audience of 1,600 people watched the performance in the amphitheater.
  
===Notable Creations===
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* Performed - as Eddie opposite [[Becky Milanio]] Koupparis - at the [[UC Theatre]] in Berkeley, California. Becky performed as [[Columbia]] for the first time in 25 years in her old theater. The Berkeley performance was an all-star cast including the original members of [[Barely Legal]], [[Indecent Exposure]] and by special invitation Carl Joseph Cascone.
  
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* Performed - as Eddie - with the [[Excited Mental State]] cast at the Fall Rocky Horror Gathering 2018 in Toronto, Canada.
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===Notable Creations===
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[[File:Carlgash.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Carl showing the results of the 3-hour makeup process.]]
 
*It was during August of 2015 when the idea, design, and building of the "Eddie Prop Bike" occurred. His fear of injury while using a Razor Scooter during "Hot Patootie" motivated the creation of the Eddie Prop Bike.
 
*It was during August of 2015 when the idea, design, and building of the "Eddie Prop Bike" occurred. His fear of injury while using a Razor Scooter during "Hot Patootie" motivated the creation of the Eddie Prop Bike.
  
*He goes out of his way saying, "I don't know if I'm the first one to do it, but no one puts as much effort into their gash as I do!" This, of course, is in reference to Eddie's famous forehead scar. He has stated on numerous occasions (including a couple live broadcasts of the process) that his makeup routine typically takes around 3 hours.   
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*He goes out of his way saying, "I don't know if I'm the first one to do it, but no one puts as much effort into their gash as I do!" This, of course, is in reference to Eddie's famous forehead scar.[[File:Carlhamilton.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Carl - as "Colonial Eddie" - posing for a picture before the Hamilton Pre-show.]] He has stated on numerous occasions (including a couple live broadcasts of the process) that his makeup routine typically takes around 3 hours.   
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*He co-wrote, produced, and directed (alongside [[Bridget Burpo]]) two pre-show events for the Rocky Horror Preservation Society. These include a full performance of Machine Gun Kelly's Bad Motherf****r ft. Kid Rock and a theatrical rendition of [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bij5FrQUf8&feature=youtu.be "Farmer Refuted" and "You'll Be Back"] from the Hamilton Broadway play.
  
*He co-wrote, produced, and directed (along side[[Bridget Burpo]]) two pre-show events for the Rocky Horror Preservation Society. These include: a full performance of Machine Gun Kelly's Bad Motherf****r ft. Kid Rock, and a theatrical rendition of Farmer Refuted from the Hamilton Broadway play.  
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*Special Envoy to the Divinity at R.H.I.F.
  
*Creator of the Rocky Horror Illuminati Fightclub (RHIF).
 
:-"I am like the Grand Poobah and creator of a secret organization of Rocky Horror rebels the hate douchebags..... Its a secret."
 
  
 
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Carl - as Eddie - during "Hot Patootie" performance.
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Carl Joseph Cascone (born June 8th in Cleveland, Ohio) founder and director of OH! Rocky-Lakewood Ohio's Interactive Rocky Horror Experience and actor for The Michigan Rocky Horror Preservation Society. His primary role is Eddie where he has made great strides improving Eddie's theatrical portrayal. He is credited with the invention of the "Eddie Prop Bike", and utilizing advanced makeup for his performances.

Facebook: Carl Joseph Cascone

Instagram: @carljosephcascone

Twitter: @CarlCascone

IMDb: Carl Joseph Cascone

General Info

Affiliated Cast(s): OH! Rocky; The Michigan Rocky Horror Preservation Society

Theatre(s): The Winchester Music Tavern (Lakewood, Ohio); The Historic State Wayne Theater (Michigan)

Position: Director (Lakewood, Ohio); Cast Member (Michigan)

Primary Roles: Eddie, Dr. Scott

Years Active: 2015 to Current

DeVirginization: October, 1982

Official Casts

February 2019 - Present

OH! Rocky in The Winchester Music Tavern

September 2018 - Present

The Michigan Rocky Horror Preservation Society (MiRHPS) in the Historic State Wayne Theatre.

August 2015 - September 2018

Simply His Servants in the Cedar Lee Theatre.

Early Life

First experience/loss of Rocky Horror virginity

In 1982 a co-worker asked for a ride to meet some friends at a midnight movie in Cleveland. There was no warning, there was no explanation. There was only a line of strangely dressed kids outside the Heights Art Theater.

"I was shocked and amazed and my life has never been the same"

"For decades afterwards, I took great pride in traveling around the United States finding performing floor show casts and learning the local callbacks and loudly, very loudly injecting my own."


2015 - Current

The High Times

Carl - as Eddie - with "Eddie Prop Bike" and Valerie Whelan as Columbia.

After hundreds of visits and viewings never dressed as a character, something changed..."My children were older and curious and wanted to go see a show, that's when I thought, we should all go in costume" So, in the summer of 2015 he took himself and his son to go see the 69th Floorshow at the Garrettsville Cinema. This was the first time he dressed as Eddie.

Carl's "Eddie Jacket" signed by Meat Loaf.

He began to update his costume shortly after the Garrettsville show in August of 2015. His Eddie costume quickly became an impressive replica. He was regularly asked if he was a current shadow cast or floor show member. This provided enough motivation to fill out a cast application for Simply His Servants.

It was his first show as a member where the "Eddie Prop Bike" made its first appearance. Originally, most shadow cast Eddies used scooters to mimic Eddie's motorcycle. Carl instead focused on blending practicality with safety. He was able to achieve the aesthetic of Eddie's motorcycle without the fear of breaking a hip by utilizing bike handles, motorcycle visor, and an assortment of decorations.

Carl's Rocky Horror-themed tattoos.

The updates to his costume and the creation of the "Eddie Prop Bike" provided a good icebreaker when he contacted Meat Loaf (Michael Lee Aday) before one of his concerts in Cleveland, Ohio. There he had the opportunity to meet "the Loaf" and have him sign a few items while in full costume.

Carl proudly wears quite a few Rocky Horror themed tattoos including: Dr. Frank-N-Furter, the 17th/21st Lancers Regiment on his right forearm, Eddie's slingshot, and a memento from Berlin.

Notable Performances

  • His first performance - as Eddie - and the first appearance of the "Eddie bike" with Simply His Servants at the Cedar Lee Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio.
  • Performed at Annual Spring and Halloween performance - as Eddie/Dr. Scott - at the Apollo Theatre in Oberlin, Ohio.
  • Performed - as Eddie/Dr. Scott with the Michigan Rocky Horror Preservation Society in Wayne, Michigan.
  • Performed with JCCP (Junior Chamber of Commerce Players) - as Eddie - in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Performed with Dawn Marie's Misfit Toys - as Eddie - at the All-star Charity Event to raise money for the Russell Theatre renovations in Maysville, Kentucky.
  • Performed at the Global Summit - as Eddie - with a worldwide, all-star cast ft. Max Mayhem in Berlin, Germany. [1] There were people from six countries including the United States of America, Canada, Germany, Spain, France, and Israel. An audience of 1,600 people watched the performance in the amphitheater.
  • Performed - as Eddie opposite Becky Milanio Koupparis - at the UC Theatre in Berkeley, California. Becky performed as Columbia for the first time in 25 years in her old theater. The Berkeley performance was an all-star cast including the original members of Barely Legal, Indecent Exposure and by special invitation Carl Joseph Cascone.
  • Performed - as Eddie - with the Excited Mental State cast at the Fall Rocky Horror Gathering 2018 in Toronto, Canada.

Notable Creations

Carl showing the results of the 3-hour makeup process.
  • It was during August of 2015 when the idea, design, and building of the "Eddie Prop Bike" occurred. His fear of injury while using a Razor Scooter during "Hot Patootie" motivated the creation of the Eddie Prop Bike.
  • He goes out of his way saying, "I don't know if I'm the first one to do it, but no one puts as much effort into their gash as I do!" This, of course, is in reference to Eddie's famous forehead scar.
    Carl - as "Colonial Eddie" - posing for a picture before the Hamilton Pre-show.
    He has stated on numerous occasions (including a couple live broadcasts of the process) that his makeup routine typically takes around 3 hours.
  • He co-wrote, produced, and directed (alongside Bridget Burpo) two pre-show events for the Rocky Horror Preservation Society. These include a full performance of Machine Gun Kelly's Bad Motherf****r ft. Kid Rock and a theatrical rendition of "Farmer Refuted" and "You'll Be Back" from the Hamilton Broadway play.
  • Special Envoy to the Divinity at R.H.I.F.