Something Wicked This Way Comes
by Different Stages
Sep. 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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Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury
Monday, September 21,2026 - 7-9:30 PM
ROLE: Mr. Cooger (also plays puppeteers young Robert and Mr. Electrico)
Along with Mr. Dark, Mr. Cooger is in charge of the carnival. He is pure evil, and he pretends to be Miss Foley's nephew Robert in order to get her to ride on the carousel. Mr. Cooger also tries to get Jim to ride on the merry-go-round, and if not for Will he would have succeeded. Although he is dangerous and cunning, Mr. Cooger is too old to do anything after Will messes up his carousel ride. Minimal lines, looking for an experienced puppeteer.
The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722
Director: Melissa McKnight
Production Info: First read through – October 5th
November 13 – December 5, 2026 at The Vortex, 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
