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| − | [[File:Dori_&TIm.png|504px|thumb|right| Tim Curry with costumed Dori Hartley]] Dori Hartley was (and is) the most celebrated of all shadowcasters of ''[[The Rocky Horror Picture Show]]''. Emerging from the New York group that created the [[The Rocky Horror Picture Show Official Fan Club]],<BR> Dori Hartley was synonymous with the part of [[Dr. Frank-N-Furter]] beginning in 1976, before the concept of shadowcasting was defined. Dori became legendary early on for both her robust interpretation of Frank N Furter, first at at the [[Waverly Theater]] and then at the [[8th Street Playhouse]], as well as for her illustrations and fan fiction in the national newsletter, ''[[The Transylvanian]]''. In 1979, Dori's performance was immortalized in a cameo in the promotional film for "Paradise Garage" by [[Tim Curry]], which was shown in theaters nationally before ''The Rocky Horror Picture Show'' in support of Curry's then-new LP, "Fearless."<BR> | + | [[File:Dori_&TIm.png|504px|thumb|right| Tim Curry with costumed Dori Hartley on the set of ''"Paradise Garage"'']] Dori Hartley was (and is) the most celebrated of all shadowcasters of ''[[The Rocky Horror Picture Show]]''. Emerging from the New York group that created the [[The Rocky Horror Picture Show Official Fan Club]],<BR> Dori Hartley was synonymous with the part of [[Dr. Frank-N-Furter]] beginning in 1976, before the concept of shadowcasting was defined. Dori became legendary early on for both her robust interpretation of Frank N Furter, first at at the [[Waverly Theater]] and then at the [[8th Street Playhouse]], as well as for her illustrations and fan fiction in the national newsletter, ''[[The Transylvanian]]''. In 1979, Dori's performance was immortalized in a cameo in the promotional film for "Paradise Garage" by [[Tim Curry]], which was shown in theaters nationally before ''The Rocky Horror Picture Show'' in support of Curry's then-new LP, "Fearless."<BR> |
Hartley went on to be a multi-talented artist with a long list of accomplishments in the fields of acting, music, painting and writing. A true creative soul, Hartley is committed to a personal goal of creating one work of art each day. | Hartley went on to be a multi-talented artist with a long list of accomplishments in the fields of acting, music, painting and writing. A true creative soul, Hartley is committed to a personal goal of creating one work of art each day. | ||
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| + | == '''Cast Affiliations''' == | ||
| + | * [[8th Street Players]] | ||
== '''Theaters Attended''' == | == '''Theaters Attended''' == | ||
| − | * [[Waverly Theater]],New York City NY<br> | + | * [[Waverly Theater]], New York City NY<br> |
* [[8th Street Playhouse]], New York City NY<br> | * [[8th Street Playhouse]], New York City NY<br> | ||
* [[Tiffany Theater]], West Hollywood CA<br> | * [[Tiffany Theater]], West Hollywood CA<br> | ||
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* 1990: The Master's Affair - [[15th Anniversary Convention]]<br> | * 1990: The Master's Affair - [[15th Anniversary Convention]]<br> | ||
* 1995: [[The Rocky Horror 20th Anniversary Celebration]] | * 1995: [[The Rocky Horror 20th Anniversary Celebration]] | ||
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| + | == '''Misc. RHPS Performances/Appearances''' == | ||
| + | 1978: "Tomorrow with Tom Snyder" | ||
| + | 1979: "Paradise Garage" - Tim Curry video. Cameo as Frank N Furter <br> | ||
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| + | 2014: Interviewed for [[Rocky Horror Saved My Life]] | ||
Revision as of 19:23, 24 February 2016
Dori Hartley was (and is) the most celebrated of all shadowcasters of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Emerging from the New York group that created the The Rocky Horror Picture Show Official Fan Club,
Dori Hartley was synonymous with the part of Dr. Frank-N-Furter beginning in 1976, before the concept of shadowcasting was defined. Dori became legendary early on for both her robust interpretation of Frank N Furter, first at at the Waverly Theater and then at the 8th Street Playhouse, as well as for her illustrations and fan fiction in the national newsletter, The Transylvanian. In 1979, Dori's performance was immortalized in a cameo in the promotional film for "Paradise Garage" by Tim Curry, which was shown in theaters nationally before The Rocky Horror Picture Show in support of Curry's then-new LP, "Fearless."
Hartley went on to be a multi-talented artist with a long list of accomplishments in the fields of acting, music, painting and writing. A true creative soul, Hartley is committed to a personal goal of creating one work of art each day.
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[hide]Cast Affiliations
Theaters Attended
- Waverly Theater, New York City NY
- 8th Street Playhouse, New York City NY
- Tiffany Theater, West Hollywood CA
Conventions Attended
- 1978 The Rocky Horror Show Convention
- 1979: ROCKYCON I
- 1990: The Master's Affair - 15th Anniversary Convention
- 1995: The Rocky Horror 20th Anniversary Celebration
Misc. RHPS Performances/Appearances
1978: "Tomorrow with Tom Snyder"
1979: "Paradise Garage" - Tim Curry video. Cameo as Frank N Furter
2014: Interviewed for Rocky Horror Saved My Life
