Time Warp

Fifty years after THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW shocked, titillated, and electrified audiences nationwide, a drag theater company in the once-booming mining town of Rock Springs, Wyoming, stages a shadow cast of the cult classic. Led by charismatic 25-year-old Kenny Starling, the determined troupe spotlights the ongoing fight for queer visibility and acceptance in their community. Wyoming calls itself the “Equality State,” and Kenny believes his fearless cast and the audiences who show up might finally make that true, at least inside the Broadway Theater on a Friday night.

In TIME WARP, director Allison Berg captures the fledgling Starling Company’s diverse troupe as they mount their inaugural production. From exhausting rehearsals to the excitement of thrift-store costume hunts, this documentary immerses us in the lives of its vibrant cast, revealing both the exhilaration of performance and the realities of navigating life as queer artists in America. Despite rising tensions, the cast remains steadfast, extending an open invitation to the entire community, including a glittering preview at the local bingo hall. THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW’s spirit of rebellion and self-actualization feels more vital than ever. In a time marked by division and uncertainty, TIME WARP celebrates the resilience, artistry, and joy of queer communities.

— Chelsea Moore