Thomas Dambo, called by some the world’s leading recycle artist, brought his troll Oscar the Bird King to Vashon last September, enchanting thousands of island visitors and Vashonians alike.

The community embraced the giant trash troll on his Point Robinson Park throne, and now, Vashon Repertory Theatre (VRT) is ready to tell the rest of Oscar’s story.

Drawing on his quirky imagination and a plethora of Scandinavian folklore, playwright Bryan Willis wrote a fanciful play about how Oscar got to be Vashon’s Bird King.

VRT’s Charlotte Tiencken was charmed by Willis’ script, and she convinced VHS’s Andy James to direct it. And now — from August 23 to 25 — VRT will stage “Oscar’s Journey, The Fall and Rise of the Bird King,” at Vashon High School Theater.

The production, as directed by Andy James, will feature some of Vashon’s finest performers, young and not so young, to tell the bizarre story of Oscar’s life journey from baby troll to his regal status.

With each actor playing multiple parts, the cast includes Brian Palermo, Steven Sterne, Michael Wishkoski, Holly Johnson, Kaycie Alanis, Maya Krah, and Kenny Alton. They are joined by youth actors Leo Watson as Oscar, Indigo Alton, Lily Feveyear, and Utisah Durahim as Ingrid.

Island newcomer Brooke Osment will construct the set from found materials — in keeping with Dambo’s earth-friendly approach to constructing his 139 outsized trash trolls placed in 19 states across the United States.

The play is interactive and kid-friendly with plenty of humor for adults and a gentle message for all, and will be punctuated with original, joyful music created and performed by Vashon’s own Kat Eggleston, accompanied by Mark Graham.

Performances are at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23; 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, and 4 p.m. Sunday, August 25, at Vashon High School Theatre. Admission is pay-what-you-will, with a suggested donation of $20.

The play is just one hour long; audience members should bring chairs or blankets, as well as their own non-alcoholic beverages.

For more information, visit vashonrepertorytheatre.org.

Correction: This article was updated on Aug. 21 to reflect a change of venue for the play, due to the chance of inclement weather.

Director Andy James leads the “Oscar’s Journey” cast in a “trolliness” warm-up. Left to right: Maya Krah, Steven Sterne, Kenny Alton, Kaycie ALanis, Leo Watson, and Michael Wishoski. (Susan McCabe photo)