Ed Simpson’s play is an endearing story about what happens when the residents of the small town of Shallowford (based on Lewisville, NC) believe Orson Welles’ radio broadcast of “War of the Worlds” to be legitimate news. They fall hook, line and sinker, and grab their pitchforks and hunting rifles, and run out to do battle with the invading Martians and save the world.
By Ed Simpson
Directed by Haskell Fitz-Simons
October 5-21, 2007
Cantey V. Sutton Mainstage Theatre
View the photos by David Watts
Cast
Burton Mock: Pat Berry
Ruthie Mock: Kirsten Ehlert
Lonny Hutchins: Jason Justice
Clunette Campbell: Tim Cherry
Roy Sprinkle: Shawn Smith
Dewey Sowers: Michael Saintomas
Newsome Jarvis: Phil Lewis
“Doodad” Jarvis: David Corlett
Fred Martin: Don Smith