THE WAR OF THE WORLDS DRAMATIZED

A full-cast performance of THE WAR OF THE WORLDS uses immersive soundscapes, realistic effects, and shifting musical tones to heighten the terror of an alien invasion. Voices are distinct and sharply drawn. Keith Burnett imbues his performance with calm authority that fractures into mounting dread, and Noelle Dupuis brings urgent emotional clarity. Supporting actors add texture and scale to panicked crowd scenes. Scene transitions, pacing, and dialogue deliver moments of shock and despair with precision. The adaptation preserves Wells' storyline--Martians descending on England, societal collapse, desperate survival. The tense performances deepen listeners' sense of danger and vulnerability. J.M.M. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2025]