War of the Worlds Auditions

An alien invasion throws humanity into chaos in the classic sci-fi novel The War of the Worlds — but all it took to cause real-life panic in the streets was Orson Welles' 1938 radio adaptation, which listeners mistook for news. Now, ten years later, the WBFR radio ensemble recreates the colorful events surrounding the infamous evening, including the full original broadcast. Complete with vintage commercials and live sound effects, this radio-play-within-a-radio-play is a thrilling homage to the form's golden age and timely reminder of what fear can do to a society.

Director: Laura Hicken

Audition and production details:
- Auditions: August 17, 2026 at 6:30 pm at TVT (90 N. 100 W., Heber City, UT 84032)
- Callbacks: August 18, 2026 at 6:30 pm, by invitation
- Rehearsals begin: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
- Rehearsal schedule: Monday and Wednesday from 6:30 to 9:30 pm; Saturday from 8:00 am to 11:30 am
- Dress/tech rehearsals: week of October 19
- Performances: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from October 23 through 31, 2026

Please come prepared with a one-minute monologue of your choosing.

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