# Hopkins students honor Tim Curry with Rocky Horror shadow cast

> Johns Hopkins University shadow cast performs Tim Curry’s 'Rocky Horror' to honor his legacy
- Title: Hopkins students honor Tim Curry with Rocky Horror shadow cast
- Summary: Johns Hopkins University shadow cast performs Tim Curry’s 'Rocky Horror' to honor his legacy Hopkins students use shadow cast shows to celebrate Tim Curry’s…
- Keywords: johns hopkins, rocky horror, tim curry, shadow cast, queer community, arellano theater, baltimore, frank-n-furter, brad majors, campus theater, lgbtq+, university club
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/education/higher-education/tim-curry-rocky-horror-johns-hopkins-university-club-baltimore-shadow-cast-performers-FAUUJZHDW5B2JJ7WQ7TLPEOLTI
- Author: Sara Ruberg
- Published: 2026-09-20T09:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: johns hopkins, rocky horror, tim curry, shadow cast, queer community, arellano theater, baltimore, frank-n-furter, brad majors, campus theater, lgbtq+, university club
## Shadow cast rehearsal
Ximena Mier and Delaney Fairley dodge chairs during a final dress rehearsal for 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' at Johns Hopkins University.

> We are a serious ... no we're not a serious theater group
## Tim Curry’s legacy
Tim Curry’s death at 80 sparked renewed interest in his iconic role as Frank-N-Furter in 'Rocky Horror Picture Show'.
## Frank-N-Furter role
Ximena Mier, a junior studying opera, landed the Frank-N-Furter role after researching Tim Curry’s interviews and behind-the-scenes footage.
## Queer community impact
The shadow cast provides a safe space for queer students to express themselves outside gender norms since 1975.

> Without Tim Curry we wouldn't have such an open queer community for so many people
## Shadow cast tradition
Johns Hopkins University shadow cast performs 'Rocky Horror' four times yearly with a focus on inclusive queer participation.
## First show callback
The cast added a callback shouting 'Tim Curry' when Frank-N-Furter raises his glass to honor the actor’s legacy.
## Brad Majors role
Jason Lafita, a senior, plays Brad Majors, a character who spends much of the movie in his underwear.
## Community impact
The shadow cast helps queer students connect and find safe spaces during turbulent times for the LGBTQ+ community.

> I'm really grateful for the tradition of shadow casts to be there to help provide a safe space for queer people
## First show advice
Hopkins students recommend walking into the first show blind with an open mind to embrace the experience.

> You can be anybody and you can come here ... and you can just become somebody else on the stage here
## Upcoming shows
The Hopkins shadow cast will perform 'Rocky Horror' on Oct 30 at Arellano Theater and M&T Bank Exchange from Oct 29-31.
## Key takeaway

Hopkins students use shadow cast shows to celebrate Tim Curry’s legacy and provide queer safe spaces