I get tweets from people, just dont f upRocky Horror Picture Show!
says Cox, laughing.
I said Thats exactly right.
Credit: Steve Wilkie/Fox
I think we mix up the look more than they did in the original, Cox explains.
Its inspired by the original but its really our own take.
Its way more elaborate and couture.
Orange Is the New Black star Lavern Cox (seen here with Ben Vereen as Dr. Scott) takes on Tim Curry’s infamous doctor from Transsexual, Transylvania. “I get tweets from people, ‘Please don’t f— up Rocky Horror Picture Show!’ ” says Cox, laughing. “I showed my brother pictures of me in character and he was like, ‘You were preparing your whole life for this.’ ”.Steve Wilkie/Fox
Cox calls the experience magical and even a little bit life-changing when it comes to the musical numbers.
As a trans woman with a low voice, I had been so afraid of those low tones.
This is a character where its absolutely appropriate that I sing in the base baritone register that I have.
Whats also fun is playing with those higher notes in my register too.
This is sort of my professional singing debut.
But its been wonderful claiming my chest voice.
Its been really healing.
