‘Psycho Beach Party’ brings light-heartedness, humor

What would you get if you combined the kitschy humor and the aesthetic of a 60s beach movie with the thrillers of Alfred Hitchcock? Before you answer, we’re forgetting a dash of drag, a little bit about the nature of love, throwbacks to old screen legends and obscure movies, and a sprinkle of song and dance. Ready to guess yet?

You could describe Theatre VCU’s next production, “Psycho Beach Party,” this way, and miss the big picture of the production.