War of the Worlds Reimagined
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