Wells and Welles
- Full Length Play, Drama, 1940s / WWII
- 3M
- ISBN: TRW-13385
In October of 1940, two years after Orson Welles’ infamous War of the Worlds radio broadcast, Orson happened to be at the same hotel as H.G. Wells in San Antonio, Texas, on the same day.
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Description
- Full Length Play
- Drama
- Time Period: 1940s / WWII
- Target Audience: Adult
- Set Requirements: Interior Set
- Performance Group:
- College Theatre / Student, Community Theatre
- Accolades:
- Nominee! American Theatre Critics Association Steinberg Award (2025)
In October of 1940, two years after Orson Welles’ infamous War of the Worlds radio broadcast, Orson happened to be at the same hotel as H.G. Wells in San Antonio, Texas, on the same day. Orson is desperately trying to raise money to finish shooting Citizen Kane, and comes to H.G.’s room to ask a favor for his PR. But H.G. is still furious over Orson’s prank. Orson is 25 years old, H.G. is 75. Two men at the beginning and end of their careers battle it out. Based on true events.
REVIEWS:
"Entertaining and stimulating… Crider convincingly creates conversation that is thought-provoking and pithy without sounding preachy or epigrammatic. Thanks to her crisp writing and to the fine performances… the give-and-take of ideas and information flows with fluid spontaneity. Highly recommended."
The Chicago Reader
"[Wells and Welles] has national, indeed worldwide appeal. Highly recommended."
Chicago Theater and Arts
Characters
- Casting: 3M
- Casting Attributes: All Male
ORSON WELLES — 25 years old, a rich baritone voice made for radio, male.
CHARLES C. SHAW — Radio announcer, adult male.
