Mrs. Roper Romp 2024
Posted on 13 August 2024
Mrs.Helen Roper was a character on the 1970s TV show, “Three's Company'' played by Audra Lindley. Mrs. Roper was the wisecracking, caftan-wearing, freethinking, glamourous gay-ally neighbour that has become a cultural icon!
The romp began in 2013 as a Million Mrs. Roper March of men and women wearing caftans and curly red wigs during a New Orleans parade and has spread to cities all over the world. Now it's Toronto's time!
Yes! Dressing like Mrs Roper is going to be a blast!
Grab your favourite caftan , your red curly wig and don some Mrs Roper inspired accessories and join us!
First stop is to meet at Doll Factory by Damzels East 1122 Queen St E between 4-4:20 pm, from there we'll 'Romp' up to Poor Romeo on Gerrard. Please note, Poor Romeo is approximately 1km from Doll Factory by Damzels. If you are mobility challenged you can meet us there!
When: The Mrs. Roper Romp takes place Saturday Sept 21st. Romp commences at 4pm at DFBD East End location. Mrs Ropers will walk at 4:30 to arrive at Poor Romeo for 5pm. We will 'romp' on Gerrard St E until 7pm but of coure you are welcome to stay and eat and drink and enjoy all the things Leslieville has to offer!
Proceeds to benefit the Toronto Humane Society. With each $10 ticket you get a $10 Doll Factory Gift Card (that's your ticket!) Tickets are non-refundable but are transferble to a friend if you can't make it.