War of the Worlds and Other Invasions

Auditions:
Monday, August 18th, and Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Performances:
Friday, October 24, 2025, at 8:00pm at in Davis Square
Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 2:00pm (matinée) at in Davis Square
Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 8:00pm at in Davis Square
Thursday, October 30, 2025 (time and location TBA)
Friday, October 31, 2025 (time and location TBA)
Saturday, November 1, 2025 (time and location TBA)
Locations:
Guild Church (formerly Boston Brunch Church), 204 Elm Street, Somerville (for auditions, rehearsals, and the first weekend’s performances)
(The second weekend’s details are still being worked out.)

For Halloween 2025, the Post Meridian Radio Players are proud to present “The War of the Worlds and Other Invasions”, three radio-drama adaptations of classic H. G. Wells stories! Want to be a part of it? Audition signups are now open!

In Ron N. Butler’s adaptation of “The Man Who Could Work Miracles”, directed by Jaimie Carlson, a skeptic discovers by accident that his wishes come true, with hilarious consequences, and tries to figure out what to do with his newfound powers.

In Joanie Brittingham’s adaptation of “The Sea Lady”, directed by Jay Sekora, a mermaid comes ashore in Newport, Rhode Island, and attempts to find her place in high society.

And in David McDowell Blue’s new adaptation of Wells’ classic, “The War of the Worlds”, directed by Mare Freed, invaders from Mars attempt to conquer Earth, whose inhabitants have to try to survive as best they can in the face of the invaders’ superior technology.

These audio plays will be presented on stage in the style of old-time radio with actors in front of microphones and sound effects performed live by our talented Foley artists!