Something Wicked This Way Comes
by Different Stages

Jul. 20 - Jul. 21

Something Wicked This Way Comes is a 1962 dark fantasy novel by Ray Bradbury about two boys, Jim Nightshade and Will Halloway, who confront a sinister, magical carnival that arrives in their Midwestern town of Green Town, Illinois, just before Halloween. The carnival, led by the mysterious Mr. Dark, preys on people's secret desires, offering wishes in exchange for their life force.

 

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AUDITIONS  AUDITIONS  AUDITIONS

 

Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury

Audition dates:

Monday July 20, 2026 7-10 PM

Tuesday July 21, 2026 7-10 PM

Location:

Violet Crown City Church, 1300 Morrow St, Austin, TX 78757

Casting the following roles:

3 Women Ages 20- 60

8 Men Ages 20-60

  Director: Melissa McKnight

Production Info: November 13 – December 5, 2026

The Vortex, Manor Road, Austin

​All ethnicities encouraged to audition

Readings are from the script. Actors are strongly urged to read the script before the auditions. 

PDFs of the script are available upon request; email differentstagescompany@yahoo.com

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