Synopsis: H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds, eternalized with Orson Welles’ infamous 1938 radio broadcast, is one of the most legendary science fiction stories ever told. When strange cylinders from space land in Grover's Mill, Pierson is there to catch the scoop. He describes to the audience as the cylinders open and the martian creatures, like walking squids, emerge and attack. From there, the play follows Pierson as he attempts to survive the attack and runs into individuals of varying degrees of sanity. He finally makes it to New York, in an attempt to see his wife and there learns that the Martians have died due to their compromised immune systems.

The Argument: War of the Worlds stands as a legend not only of literature but of performance. The radio play itself is iconic: a cultural moment that proved the power of storytelling to shake the world. Its legacy has been emulated, adapted, and reimagined countless times, yet its impact remains singular, phenomenal, and unforgettable. A legend both on the page and in the airwaves, it endures as a reminder of the stories that become part of history itself.