Thursday, October 14, 2021

WAR OF THE WORLDS - LIVE RADIO PLAY - Desert Foothills Theater - October 29 - October 31, 2021



War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast

Adapted by Joe Landry
Inspired by and including the Mercury Theatre On the Air's Infamous 1938 Radio Play

Directed by Eric-Lee Olsen

​Broadcast from New York's Mercury Theatre in 1938, this infamous radio play, based on the novel by H. G. Wells, had many terrified listeners convinced that an actual alien invasion of Earth was taking place. This original script details the frightening tale of an extraterrestrial takeover is  brought to life onstage to thrill and chill audiences.

War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast brings the classic format of a radio drama to Desert Foothills Theater performed at the beautiful Holland Center in North Scottsdale.

Performed by a troupe of expert adult actors, this show is the perfect way to celebrate a thrilling Halloween weekend!

FOUR SHOWS ONLY!
Friday, October 29 - Sunday, October 31
Performances at THE HOLLAND CENTER

34250 N. 60th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85266
Box Office: 480-488-1981​

Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com)

the cast:

Al Benneian
Johnny Bryant
David Mason
Maureen Mason
Doug Perez
Chris Stonebraker
Peter Strupp
Phyllis Strupp

1 comment:

  1. Why was the name Orson Welles misspelled as Orsen? Perhaps copyright infringement? Just curious.

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