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

War of the World’s auditions will be held on August 17, 2026 at 6:30 pm at TVT (90 N. 100 W., Heber City, UT 84032)
Callbacks will be on August 18, 2026 at 6:30 pm, by invitation.

War of the Worlds will rehearse beginning on Wednesday, August 19. Rearsales will be on Monday and Wednesday from 6:30 to 9:30 pm and Saturday from 8:00 am to 11:30 am.
Dress/Tech Rehearsals will be the week of October 19.

Performances will be Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from October 23 through 31, 2026.

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

Sign up for an audition below!