AUDITIONS

War of the Worlds

Radio Play Auditions

An Immersive Live Performance Experience

Directed by: Hannah Magee

Step back in time to the golden age of radio! The Little Theatre of Weston invites you to audition for our production of War of the Worlds. This intimate live performance at Weston Wine Company will be broadcast over the radio and internet, offering actors a chance to bring this thrilling story to life for audiences near and far.

AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS

Submission Deadline: September 19, 2025

Submit To: hello@littletheatreweston.org

Submission Format: MP3, WAV, or video files accepted

What to Submit: Record all three audition pieces in one file or submit as separate clips.

AUDITION PIECES

Audition Piece #1 – Reporter / News Story (Authoritative, steady, clear)

“This just in: a mysterious light has been spotted over downtown Chicago. Witnesses report a sudden burst of energy, followed by a loud sonic boom. Officials are advising everyone to remain indoors until further information is released. We’ll continue to update you as the situation develops.”

Audition Piece #2 – Eyewitness / Emotional Testimony (Natural, reactive, emotional)

“I… I can’t believe what I saw. One minute, everything was normal, and then—this huge flash! People started screaming, running in every direction. I don’t even remember how I ended up here. My hands are still shaking. I swear, I’ve never seen anything like it.”

Audition Piece #3 – Mundane / Random Monologue (Actor’s choice – comedic, philosophical, or deadpan)

“You ever notice how we never actually finish a jar of peanut butter? We just… keep buying new ones. The old one gets shoved in the back of the cupboard until one day, five years later, you find it fossilized next to a can of beans from 2003. I think about that a lot.”

KEY DATES

Rehearsals October 5, 7, 8 at 6:30 PM

Performances October 9, 10, 11

Location Weston Wine Company

ADDITIONAL NOTES

This is a fast-paced rehearsal process with a minimal time commitment. The performance will take place before a small, intimate audience but will also be broadcast live over the radio and internet - an exciting opportunity for actors to showcase their voices and storytelling skills!