Sal Piro, who played a pivotal role in creating the audience participation routines that turned ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ into a multi-decade, world-wide phenomenon, died at his home in New York City Jan 21. He was 71
“I was laid off from my teaching job in June of 1976 and spent that summer being a drama director in an all-girls camp in the Berkshire Mountains. When I returned, I decided I would move into New York City and try my hand as a ‘starving actor.’ I took a job waiting tables and got some roles in off-Broadway shows. Then I went to see Rocky Horror.
“It was a cold snowy night when four friends and I found ourselves outside the Waverly waiting for over an hour before we were allowed in to see the show. One of these friends was Marc Shaiman who went on to become musical director for Bette Midler, Billy Crystal and other stars. He sat next to me for the next seventy-five times I saw the RHPS. Both of us contributed ad-lib lines that became part of the whole spectacular ‘happening.
“Over the next year or so,” he continued, “I went to probably 70 or so showings of the movie, but for Sal, it ended up being his life’s work and passion. He became President of the fan club and spent the next 40 plus years or so being the Guru of Rocky Horror to millions of fans.” With profound sorrow we pass on the news that Sal Piro, founder and long time president of The Rocky Horror Picture Show Fan Club, has passed away. Sal was the defacto face of Rocky Horror fandom for decades. He will be sorely missed.
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