The War of the Worlds
March 19 - 28, 2021

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On the evening of October 30, 1938, panic ensued when the infamous Orson Welles radio dramatization of "War of the Worlds" aired. Gather the family around the “radio” (your streaming device of choice) and listen to the talented cast from GreenMan Theatre Troupe as they present this classic radio play of Martians and mayhem. Online streamed radio play will be presented in 6 performances on March 19, 20, 21 & March 26, 27, 28. Written by Howard E. Koch and based on the novel by H.G. Wells. Note: Participants must create a free Broadway On Demand profile to stream the program. Cost: $2.95 payable to Broadway on Demand at time of streaming.
https://www.broadwayondemand.com/channels/details/elmhurst-history-museum-and-greenman-theatre--war-of-the-worlds-the-1938-radio-script--all-dates

GreenMan Theatre is pleased to continue our partnership with the Elmhurst History Museum, which most recently included dramatizations of individuals from history such as Ruby Bridges' teacher, Ryan White, and Otto Frank. The uniqueness of this covid-restricted time frame requires us to rehearse and communicate in new ways, record and collaborate with new partners, and present the final product in a different method. Director Becca Easley is excited to take on this challenge with the rest of the cast and crew.

Cast in this production are:
Anthony Urso: Stranger
Dave Oberg: General Montgomery Smith, Operator One
Debbie Proska: Gunner, Bystander One
Erin Payton: Wilmuth
Jason Sheldon: Commander Voght, Bystander Three
Jen Collins: Policeman, Operator Four
Jenna-Rose Drea: Announcer Two
Katie Lahey: Observer, Bystander Two
Ken Bartels: Captain Lansing, Operator Five
Kevin Traynor: Orson Welles / Narrator
Lewis Jones: Professor Richard Pierson
Liz Steele: Secretary Of The Interior, Announcer Three, Operator Three
Maurice McNicholas: Vice President Harry McDonald, Officer, Operator Two
Melanie Fagan: Announcer / Announcer One
Patrick Gallagher: Reporter Carl Phillips

Artistic/Technical Crew
Director: Becca Easley
Foley Artist: Sigi Mueller
Recording and Editing: Rich Reichert

Coordinators between GreenMan Theatre and Elmhurst History Museum include: Jess Wandersee, Carolyn Thomas-Davidoff, and David Soria