The Herald Bulletin, Anderson, Indiana

Later this month, live on WBST-FM 92.1, a cast will present a production of Orson Welles' original 1938 radio classic "The War of the Worlds," based on the novel by H.G. Wells.

This was, you might know, the broadcast that panicked listeners all over the country. There were few notices included to assure those at home that this was just a Halloween prank, and so some thought the Martian invasion of Earth was real.

This year is the 70th anniversary of that broadcast, and WBST is mounting this event. It will be held in Pruis Hall on the campus of Ball State University (GO CARDS!) in Muncie.

Performers from the BSU School of Music and the Muncie Symphony Orchestra will provide accompaniment, and sound effects technicians will utilize old-fashioned techniques to create a genuine "theater of the mind" experience.

Tickets are available, as a live audience will be on hand to enjoy the festivities. Tickets are $10 ($5 for students) and are available from the Emens Auditorium box office at (765) 285-1539, or at any Ticketmaster outlet.

"War of the Worlds" will be broadcast live beginning at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30. For information, visit the WBST Web site at www.bsu.edu/ipr.

But why am I, Uncle Rod, telling you all this? Because I will be a member of the voice cast, joining with some of old friends in this special production.

Come join the fun, and dressing in period clothing could help you win a prize.

What's not to like? Be there. Aloha.