Originating in an Austin, Texas, coffeehouse, “Intergalactic Nemesis” began life as a radio play with actors standing in front of microphones delivering their lines while a sound effects person provides the zaps, zooms and whooshes that folks have come to expect with tales of interstellar daring-do.

Created by Jason Neulander, the concept played small venues for years. When a 2,400-capacity venue came calling, Neulander knew he needed to do something to fill those seats.

The answer was to combine the existing production with graphic novel elements, projecting comic book-style artwork on giant screens while his space adventurers saved the galaxy each evening.

He spent fourteen months working on the project, developing 1,250 images for a new Intergalactic Nemesis production that debuted before 2,100 people. Neulander described the experience as “the coolest weekend” of his life.

But that was before his life got even cooler.

Hoping to stir up interest in the production, Neulander set up a booth at a Midwest regional booking conference. Within three days he had 43 venues interested in booking the saga – a big surprise for Neulander considering he was expecting maybe five venues tops.

Now “The Intergalactic Nemesis Live-Action Graphic Novel” is ready to play the final frontier, going where no radio play has gone before as it plays theatres and performing arts centers beginning Oct. 24 in Fort Worth, Texas, at Bass Hall. Other stops include Lawrence, Kan., at the Lied Center Oct. 29; Duluth, Minn., at Mitchell Auditorium Nov. 10; St. Louis at Edison Theatre Nov. 10; New York City’s Village East Cinema Jan. 10 and Red Bank, N.J., at the Count Basie Theatre Jan. 28. Last stop on the schedule is Indiana’s University of Notre Dame March 31.

Expect more dates to be announced. Meanwhile, check out the Intergalactic Nemesis website for more information.