The Annotated War of the Worlds: The 1938 Radio Script

The Annotated War of the Worlds: The 1938 Radio Script based on the novel by H. G. Wells by Howard E. Koch

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Science Fiction Drama
5 M, 6 Any (4-22 actors possible: 0-9 W, 4-22 M)
Set: Minimal.

The original manuscript used for the notorious 1938 Mercury Theatre broadcast of The War of the Worlds, this book includes notes and changes to the script marked by the broadcast's director and narrator: Orson Welles. The script was adapted from the H. G. Wells novel by Howard E. Koch, co-writer of Casablanca, and follows the chilling tale of an alien invasion of Earth that threatens to destroy humanity. Read More

Pricing Information

Standard Edition $13.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99

Play Details

The original manuscript used for the notorious 1938 Mercury Theatre broadcast of The War of the Worlds, this book includes notes and changes to the script marked by the broadcast's director and narrator: Orson Welles. The script was adapted from the H. G. Wells novel by Howard E. Koch, co-writer of Casablanca, and follows the chilling tale of an alien invasion of Earth that threatens to destroy humanity.

(A cleaned-up, formatted Acting Edition of this script is available for rehearsal and performance purposes.)

  • Science Fiction Drama

Production History

OCT 30, 2023 - OCT 31, 2023
Great Escape Stage Company
MARSHALL, MI United States
Great Escape Stage Company MARSHALL, MI United States
OCT 30, 2022 - OCT 30, 2022
Elko High School
Elko, NV United States
Elko High School Elko, NV United States
OCT 15, 2022 - OCT 15, 2022
Ashland Theatre Foundation
Ashland, VA United States
Ashland Theatre Foundation Ashland, VA United States
OCT 31, 2020 - OCT 31, 2020
PhonotoneClassic
Sacramento, CA United States
PhonotoneClassic Sacramento, CA United States
MAY 29, 2020 - MAY 29, 2020
Saint James School
Hagerstown, MD United States
Saint James School Hagerstown, MD United States
NOV 21, 2019 - NOV 21, 2019
Incipient Theater Company
Salt Lake City, UT United States
Incipient Theater Company Salt Lake City, UT United States
OCT 30, 2018 - OCT 31, 2018
Great Escape Stage Company
Marshall, MI United States
Great Escape Stage Company Marshall, MI United States
OCT 26, 2018 - OCT 28, 2018
Kent County Theatre Guild
Dover, DE United States
Kent County Theatre Guild Dover, DE United States
OCT 12, 2018 - OCT 21, 2018
Wise Fool Shakespeare
Duluth, MN United States
Wise Fool Shakespeare Duluth, MN United States
NOV 07, 2017 - NOV 07, 2017
Trinity Academy
Portland, OR United States
Trinity Academy Portland, OR United States
OCT 21, 2017 - OCT 21, 2017
Radio Enthusiasts Of Puget Sound
Seattle, WA United States
Radio Enthusiasts Of Puget Sound Seattle, WA United States
AUG 18, 2017 - AUG 19, 2017
Ivy Tech Community College
Bloomington, IN United States
Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington, IN United States
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