Something Wicked This Way Comes
by Different Stages

Nov. 13 - Dec. 05

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, , forcing the boys and Wil's father to fight against this evil.The novel explores themes of good vs. evil, the loss of innocence, and the fear of aging, and is known for its poetic, eerie prose and its classic coming-of-age horror story. 

Directed by Melissa McKnight

Cast:
Will Halloway- Reimann Verdeflor
Jim Nightshade- Christopher Saenz
Mr. Halloway - Michael Costilla
Mr. Dark - Pablo Muñoz-Evers
Cooger/Young Robert/Mr. Electrico - Adam Martinez
Miss Foley/The Girl - Katherine Schroeder
Lightning Rod Salesman/Shrunken Man - Michael Harlan
Mr. Tetley/The Skeleton Man - Jim Bast
Mr. Crosetti/The One Ton Man - Michael Osborn
Mrs. Halloway/The Dust Witch - Stephanie Salama
Jim's Mom/Ice Woman/Police/Carnival Freak - Carley Robinson
 
Creative Team:
Director, Lead Puppet Design: Melissa McKnight
Stage Manager: Suzanne Salinas
 
 
More info available soon at DifferentStagesTheatre.org

 

 

Something Wicked This Way Comes
by Ray Bradbury
Different Stages

November 13 - December 05, 2026
The Vortex
2307 Manor Road
Austin, TX, 78722

November 13 - December 5, 2026

The Vortex,   2307 Manor Rd, Austin, TX

 

[poster image via Dramatic Publishing Company]