The Aurora Fox will present the Regional Premiere of Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury October 1-31, 2010 on the Aurora Fox Mainstage (Fridays – October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 –at 7:30 p.m./
Saturdays – October 2**, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 7:30 p.m./Sundays – October 10, 17, 24, 31 at 2:00 p.m.). Tickets are $24 for adults, $20 for students/seniors and $18 for groups of 10 or more. Call 303-739-1970 or visit www.AuroraFox.org to make reservations.

Author Ray Bradbury adapted his award-winning novel into this live fantasy thriller which explores the conflicting natures of good and evil, modesty and vanity, need and want. In this masterwork, two 13-year old boys (played by Andrew Fisk and Miles Goeglein), rebelling against the constraints of youth, experience a harrowing adventure when a nightmarish traveling carnival comes to their Midwestern town just in time for Halloween. The carnival’s leader is the mysterious “Mr. Dark” (Jude Moran) who bears a tattoo for each person he has lured into a deadly devotion to the circus. Mr. Dark’s malevolent presence is countered by that of Will’s father (James Nantz), who fearlessly battles evil forces to save the souls of the impressionable teens.

If ever there was a story that cuts across genres, Something Wicked This Way Comes is it. By turns a fable, a dark fantasy, a coming-of-age tale, it is also one of the best works of literature produced by an American writer. It has influenced everyone from Stephen King to Stan Lee to Alice Cooper and many other creative minds in different artistic genres. It is a story to be experienced by youngsters aching to reach adulthood and seasoned grown-ups who remember the sweeter, simpler times of youth. This tale about the year that Halloween came a week early to a small town will certainly not be forgotten by anyone who sees it live!
Executive Producer/Director, Charles Packard and Projection/Sound Artist, El Armstrong had the privilege of meeting with 92-year old Bradbury in his Los Angeles home this summer. He confirmed many of the “between the lines” ideas they had culled from the novel and reacted excitedly when they explained their vision for The Aurora Fox stage production.
Something Wicked This Way Comes is directed by Charles Dean Packard with Scenic Design by Charles Dean Packard, Sound and Projections by El Armstrong, Lighting by Jen Orf, Costumes by Sharon McClaury, Properties by Katerina Niemisto, and Stage Management by Eric Veik.

SPECIAL EVENTS:
The Aurora Fox will be hosting an opening night post-show party on October 1st, with an opportunity for patrons to meet their favorite actors and take a peek behind the scenes.
There will be a special MASQUERADE GALA BENEFIT PERFORMANCE on October 2nd at 6:00 pm. Included will be a great dinner from Carrabba’s Italian Grill, wine a-plenty, a silent auction with some outstanding prize packages, a carnival midway, a performance of Something Wicked This Way Comes, and coffee and dessert to top off the evening. Tickets are just $50.00 per person for that evening’s Gala and all proceeds benefit The Aurora Fox and The Aurora Chamber of Commerce. Formal attire or Elegant Costumes are encouraged. Call 303-739-1970 to make reservations or for more information.

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OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS:
* Friday, Oct. 8th at 7:00 p.m. – FREE BEER FRIDAY.
* Sunday, Oct. 10th at 2:00 p.m. – SUPER SENIOR SUNDAY ($16 tickets for seniors, as well as free hot beverages).
* Saturday, Oct. 30th at 7:00 p.m. – FOX HALLOWEEN PARTY w/ COSTUME CONTEST (details to follow)

Promotional video can be found at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5_fk-fu9a0