It’s almost time for islanders to “come do the time warp again.”

On Friday, Oct. 24, Vashon Repertory Theater will launch a seven-performance run its production of Richard O’Brien’s “The Rocky Horror Show” at Vashon Center for the Arts.

The raucous and bawdy cult classic — a tribute to horror and sci-fi B movies — tells the story of a naive engaged couple who by chance find themselves seeking shelter in the home of a mad scientist, Dr Frank-N-Furter. There, they’re plunged into a bawdy and wild world that includes Frank-N-Furter’s creation, Rocky — a Frankenstein-style monster, but in the wickedly handsome form of a perfect muscle man.

It’s increasing rare to find a true “Rocky Horror” virgin — a term used by fans who have repeatedly flocked to screenings of the unforgettable 1975 film version of the show.

But Brooke Osment, the director of Vashon Rep’s production of the show, is promising a fresh 50th-anniversary take on the show — one that will prompt honest conversation about the camp classic and the way its audience interactions have evolved in the half-century since the the show’s first cast stormed the stage.

“I want people to have a fantastic time,” she said, but added that she also wanted to challenge them.

According to Osment, her direction is focused on revealing the humanity of the play’s characters in a way that lets audience members see themselves on stage. Rather than treating the characters as two-dimensional caricatures, this production will reveal the motivations behind their sometimes shockingly bad choices.

“It just makes the story so much more interesting and engaging,” Osment said.

Vashon Rep’s production will put the band onstage with the performers, and the audience will be invited to dance on the proscenium and, according to cult tradition, to yell at the stage. In fact, there will be coaching before each performance on how and when to interact with the actors and participate in the show.

The cast and crew is filled with a wealth of local and nearby talent, including music direction by Jon Whalen, costume designer Kacey Kamps, and set designer Erik Furuheim.

In keeping with Osment’s vision for the show, the production will play with each of the roles, moving them beyond traditional portrayals and use gender twists to reframe the relationships between them.

Matt Fontaine will play Dr. Frank’n’Furter, and Maya Krah is cast in the role of Rocky. Sierra Tinhof is doing double-duty on the show as its dance caption and in the role of Janet, the hapless bride-to-be. Her finance, Brad, is played by Vashon veteran actor Hail Quackenbush.

Arlette Henquet Moody and Corrine Kittendorft will respectively play the roles of Frank-N-Furter’s scheming servants, Magenta and Riff Raff and Kenny Alton will play the long-suffering role of Eddie, a delivery man-turned-zombie inside Frank-N-Furter’s castle. Matt Wilson is cast in the role of Dr. Scott, with Katt Rouse-Riley in the role of Columbia. Rounding outo the cast are ensemble members Maria Glanz, Aleandra Daily, Axel Sullivan and Gabe Dawson.

Performances for “The Rocky Horror Show” are set for Oct. 24, 25, 26, 30, 31 and Nov. 1, at Vashon Center for the Arts, with a special show at 10 p.m. on Halloween night. The show is not suitable for children younger than 13, according to Vashon Rep.

Find out more about the production and get tickets only at vashoncenterforthearts.org, in person at VCA or by calling at 206-259-3007. Vashon Rep and VCA have both warned that scam websites have sold a few overpriced and invalid tickets to “Rocky Horror” and other local productions online.

Watch for scams

VCA’s ticketing platform is very secure and has not been hacked, said program and communications manager Chrissy Baker. Rather, she said, some ticket buyers have done simple web searches which have sent them to fraudulent resellers who often charge double or triple price for tickets that VCA cannot honor.

Watch out for search ads and look-alike sites, said Baker. “If a link isn’t clearly VCA, don’t click,” she said, adding that many arts presenters nearby and nationwide are experiencing the same issue with fraudulent ticketing websites.

The problem can be avoided by purchasing tickets at vashoncenterforthearts.org or stopping by or calling VCA’s box office in person, Baker added.

Director Brooke Osment (back to camera) directs “Rocky Horror” cast members in rehearsal. (Susan McCabe Photo)