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War of the Worlds Reimagined

Person walking through the woods with shifting colours

War of the Worlds Reimagined is a radio drama by Frog in Hand inspired by H.G. Wells' classic story, War of the Worlds. It is a response to crisis fuelled by science fiction. Part 1 The Algonquin Tapes permiered as part of the Toronto Fringe Festival's online series in June 2021.

War of the Worlds Reimagined: Listening Series

If you enjoyed the first part at Fringe and are curious to hear the complete story with parts 2 and 3, join us online this Winter. Close your eyes, escape your screen and immersive yourself in a world of sound. Our thrilling audio drama, "War of the Worlds Reimagined," is a response to crisis fuelled by science fiction, inspired by the writing of H. G. Wells. You will witness remarkable friendships, and hear eerie encounters with the unknown. Playwrights Andrew Gaboury, Colleen Snell & Callahan Connor each crafted a chapter in this three-part adventure. We recommend bringing headphones are recommended for an optimal experience, includes a brief intermission. Plug in, kick back, and discover why radio is called the "theatre of the imagination."

 

Credits

Part 1: The Algonquin Tapes

Written and Directed by Andrew Gaboury

Sam - Alice Cavanagh

Alex - Lizzie Moffatt

Part 2: Last Day

Written and Directed by Colleen Snell

Blue - Nobunaga Jones

Ellie - Colleen Snell

Gerald - Callahan Connor

Max - Andrew Cromwell .

With additional voices by Alice Cavanagh

Part 3: Back On The Air

Written and Directed by Callahan Connor

Daphne - Clarke Blair

Leon - Andrew Gaboury

Greg - Callahan Connor

Music by Callahan Connor & Miquelon Rodriguez

Epilogue: Grandpa's Monument

Written and Directed by Andrew Gaboury

Ademir - Andrew Cromwell

Additional voices by Miquelon Rodriguez

Dramaturgy by Daniel Levinson

Sound Design and Mix by Miquelon Rodriguez

Digital Production Coordinator Jessica Cen

Thank you
Canada Council for the Arts (Digital Originals Program)
City of Mississauga

 

With additional support from Frog in Hand 2020 Summer Company program, Canada Summer Jobs, Port Credit Community Foundation, Hazel McCallion Foundation.

Special thanks: Frog in Hand 2020 Summer Company members, Noelle Hamlyn, Ken + Heather Snell
Michael Lemiski, Bill Soper

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