The Squamous Darkness of Cobblestone Lane - A Lovecraftian Steampunk One-Act Comedy

by John Weagly

Arkham, Massachusetts. The late-1800’s. The Age of Steam. Over a three-day period of philandering secrets, a dire prophecy is foretold and comes to pass.

Arkham, Massachusetts. The late-1800’s. The Age of Steam. Over a three-day period of philandering secrets, a dire prophecy is foretold and comes to pass.

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The Squamous Darkness of Cobblestone Lane - A Lovecraftian Steampunk One-Act Comedy

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  • Evan Spreen: The Squamous Darkness of Cobblestone Lane - A Lovecraftian Steampunk One-Act Comedy by John Weagly
    “

    “Does your sanity feel at all unstable?”
    A brilliantly funny play. It takes the madness of Lovecraft and adds even more comedic madness. Well paced and written, the characters are endearing in their insanity. A very very fun piece. Loved it!

    “Does your sanity feel at all unstable?”
    A brilliantly funny play. It takes the madness of Lovecraft and adds even more comedic madness. Well paced and written, the characters are endearing in their insanity. A very very fun piece. Loved it!

    ”
  • Christopher Soucy: The Squamous Darkness of Cobblestone Lane - A Lovecraftian Steampunk One-Act Comedy by John Weagly
    “

    I do not know if it was the intent of John Weagly, but I found myself reading this as a Marx brothers comedy. It was sublime. The comedy is crisp and the attention to detail concerning the mythos is uncanny. This is what I like to refer to as MY JAM. I loved it.

    I do not know if it was the intent of John Weagly, but I found myself reading this as a Marx brothers comedy. It was sublime. The comedy is crisp and the attention to detail concerning the mythos is uncanny. This is what I like to refer to as MY JAM. I loved it.

    ”

Character Information

  • Dr. Dexter Sterling
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Professor Carter Blaylock
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Katherine Sterling
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Violet Blaylock
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman

Development History

  • Reading, Chicago Steampunk Exposition - Chicago, IL, 2023

Production History

  • University, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: Peck School of the Arts, 2023