“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is known for raucous midnight showings and Spotlight Arts Collective aims to tap into that vibe by staging the musical on which the movie is based.

The 501(c)(3) nonprofit celebrates the 50th anniversary of “The Rocky Horror Show” Nov. 17 to 18 at Frankfort’s CD&ME. Recommended for ages 18 and older, tickets are still available for 11 p.m. presentations.

“People are really into this so I wanted to make sure we were doing something that pays respect to that. We’re making sure we’re doing all the classic things, all the things people are expecting but we also wanted to make it unique for people,” said Steven Beemsterboer, director of “The Rocky Horror Show.”

“All of our costumes are not quite exact. They’re not carbon copies of what the movie is or what the show is traditionally but it absolutely hints of all of that in there.”

The dark comedy includes dancing and rock songs such as “Time Warp” and “Sweet Transvestite.”

“It’s about a young, conservative, conforming-type couple who recently got engaged. They’re coming from a wedding. They’re on their way to go see an old professor of theirs. They get a flat tire in the middle of nowhere,” said Beemsterboer, of Manhattan.

“They wander to go find somewhere where they can use someone’s phone. They stumble upon this creepy mansion, knock on the door and find a Frankenstein-type scientist who is trying to make the perfect man.”

Unlike late screenings of the 1975 film, which feature a shadow cast acting out the movie as it is projected behind them, Spotlight Arts Collective brings its intimate take on Richard O’Brien’s book, music and lyrics, which originally were produced as “The Rocky Horror Show” in 1973 in London.

“We’re not in proscenium. This is three-quarter thrust so the audience is on three (sides) of the stage,” said Beemsterboer, who is also a Spotlight Arts Collective board member.

“‘Rocky Horror’ doesn’t normally do it that way. It’s going to enhance even further the audience’s feeling of being involved in that world.”

No outside props are allowed but Spotlight Arts Collective offers a ticket option including party bags with approved props to use during “The Rocky Horror Show.”

The prop bag list includes a flameless tea light, a jingle bell, a newspaper, a noisemaker, pink gloves, playing cards and a surprise.

“People typically dress up for this. We encourage that. That is also fun,” Beemsterboer said.

The 25-member cast includes Chicago, Frankfort, Joliet, Lockport, Monee, Naperville, New Lenox, Oak Lawn and Tinley Park residents.

“This is my favorite show I’ve done. I love it so much. Our cast is crazy talented,” Beemsterboer said.

The creative team includes Frankfort’s Kelsey Zakrzewski (choreographer) and Gina Barrett (costumer), Manhattan’s Amanda Herman (assistant director), Naperville’s Erin McIntyre (stage manager), Orland Park’s JoAnne Robertson (makeup, wigs and hair) and Romeoville’s Joseph Amato (music director).

“The whole message of (this show) is for you to be whoever you are deep down in your soul,” Beemsterboer said.

“It’s a general message of love yourself, be whoever you want to be and don’t worry about anybody else. That’s special. That’s cool. That’s something people will enjoy about the show.”

Jessi Virtusio is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.