Monday, August 18th, and Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Performances:
Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 8:00pm at 204 Elm in Davis Square
Friday, October 24, 2025, at 8:00pm at 204 Elm in Davis Square
Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 8:00pm at 204 Elm in Davis Square
Friday, October 31, 2025, evening, at MCA in Watertown
Saturday, November 1, 2025 matinée, at MCA in Watertown
Saturday, November 1, 2025 evening, at MCA in Watertown
(Exact times of the Watertown shows are TBD.)
Locations:
Guild Church (formerly Boston Brunch Church), 204 Elm Street, Somerville (for auditions, rehearsals, and the first weekend’s performances)
(The second weekend’s details are still being worked out.)
In Ron N. Butler’s adaptation of “The Man Who Could Work Miracles”, directed by Jaimie Carlson, a skeptic discovers by accident that his wishes come true, with hilarious consequences, and tries to figure out what to do with his newfound powers.
In Joanie Brittingham’s adaptation of “The Sea Lady”, directed by Jay Sekora, a mermaid comes ashore in Newport, Rhode Island, and attempts to find her place in high society.
And in David McDowell Blue’s new adaptation of Wells’ classic, “The War of the Worlds”, directed by Mare Freed, invaders from Mars attempt to conquer Earth, whose inhabitants have to try to survive as best they can in the face of the invaders’ superior technology.
These audio plays will be presented on stage in the style of old-time radio with actors in front of microphones and sound effects performed live by our talented Foley artists!
Cast and Crew
Host
| H.G.Wells | ..... | David Murgo |
with a special guest appearance by Will Spreadbury
The Man Who Could Work Miracles
Directed by Jaimie Carlson with Assistant Director Kim Dauber
Adapted by Ron N. Butler from the short story by H. G. Wells
| George Fotheringay | ..... | Jacob Abrams |
| Beamish | ..... | Alex Gorowara |
| Miss Mabel Maybridge (double) | ..... | Katie Stratton |
| Landlord | ..... | Emma Picht |
| Constable Winch | ..... | Andrew Croteau |
| Mrs. Gomshott | ..... | Kitty Drexel |
| Vicar | ..... | Zack Murphy |
| Mrs. Minchin | ..... | Kim Dauber |
| Voice Understudies | ..... | Maeve McCluskey Emile Lewis |
| Foley | ..... | Daniel Lemr |
| Foley | ..... | Ray Zaslow |
| Foley Understudies | ..... | Joanne Nicklas TBA |
The Sea Lady
Directed by Jay Sekora with Assistant Director Alex LaFreniere
Adapted by Joanie Brittingham from the short story by H. G. Wells
| Mrs. Bunting | ..... | Kristina Spinney |
| Mr. Bunting | ..... | Brian Bermack |
| Miss Waters | ..... | Sarah Boci |
| Adeline Glendower | ..... | Mollie Bourne |
| Mr. Melville | ..... | Sage Gillespie |
| Mr. Chatteris | ..... | Emanuel "Nue" Faltamo |
| Nettie Bunting | ..... | Nala J. Wu |
| Mabel Glendower | ..... | (double-cast) |
| Hotel Porter | ..... | (double-cast) |
| Voice Understudies | ..... | Emma Picht (Waters) Mickey Watson (Mrs. Bunting) Paula Hawthorne Jason Smith Michael Reilly Peraza (Mr. Bunting/Porter) |
| Foley | ..... | Daniel Lemr |
| Foley | ..... | Ray Zaslow |
| Foley Understudies | ..... | Joanne Nicklas TBA |
The War of the Worlds
Directed by Mare Freed with Assistant Director Sue Downing
Adapted by David McDowell Blue from the novel by H. G. Wells
| Beth Henderson | ..... | Jess Conger-Henry |
| Dr. Julia Ogilvy | ..... | Jenny Gutbezahl |
| Dr. Robert Lake | ..... | Andy Lebrun |
| Father Collins | ..... | Richard Bartlett |
| Ellen Hill/Paper Boy/Ensemble | ..... | Kym Darby |
| Martian/Ensemble | ..... | Jack Wickwire |
| George/CM #14/Ensemble | ..... | Nick Henry |
| Greg Eden/Ensemble | ..... | Jason Smith |
| CM #13/Ensemble | ..... | Will Spreadbury |
| Voice Understudies | ..... | Mickey Watson (Beth, Ellen) Emanuel “Nue” Faltamo (Martian & others) Sue Downing (Ogilvy) |
| Foley | ..... | Brie Frame |
| Foley | ..... | Hannah Brown |
| Foley Understudies | ..... | Joanne Nicklas TBA |
Crew
| Producer | ..... | Mare Freed |
| Stage Manager | ..... | Jaclyn Wilson |
| Foley Coördinator | ..... | Simone Agha Meg Wickham |
| House Manager | ..... | Sally Lahoud |
| Assistant House Manager | ..... | Audra Congress |
| Sound Design | ..... | Kim Dauber Jay Sekora and more TBA |
| Sound Engineer | ..... | Jay Sekora |
| Sound Board Op (WotW, Miracles) | ..... | TBA |
| Sound Board Op (Sea Lady) | ..... | Kim Dauber |
| Photographer | ..... | Audra Congress |
| PMRP Costume Manager | ..... | Kristen Heider |