An alien invasion throws humanity into chaos in the classic sci-fi novel The War of the Worlds--but all it took to cause real-life panic in the streets was Orson Welles's 1938 radio adaptation, which listeners took for news.

Complete with vintage commercials and live sound effects, this theatrical production is a thrilling homage to the form's golden age and timely reminder of what fear can do to a society filled with fake news.

“A masterpiece. So different from all the other Salvadoran theatrical productions. So much, so much talent!”

— Majo

About the Production

Directed by Migue Siman, produced by Chechi Santos & Migue Siman and adapted for the stage by Joe Landry, LA GUERRA DE LOS MUNDOS opened on February 15th, 2020 and played a total of 7 performances in the MUNA Auditorium in San Salvador.

Our cast included Carlos Aylagas as Orson Welles, Katherine Mariona, Gabi Rivera, Boris Barraza as John Houseman, Otto Rivera, Nico Moreno and Cristy Bardi. The production featured more than 50 musical objects that produced the countless sound effects that were performed LIVE in front of an audience of 200/performance.