The radio broadcasting class is preparing a live radio parody based on the original Orson Wells radio drama “The War of the Worlds” to be aired at 5 p.m. on Halloween.

Broadcasting instructor Betsy Gebhart warned the listening audience, “be prepared for a very scary Halloween show, but don’t call the authorities; it is just a radio show. It is going to be fantastic.”

Manny Madrigal, the script writer, took on the project because the original script written in the 1940s was outdated.

“People today are more scared by a psychological thriller,” Madrigal said.

Madrigal shared the learning experiences gained from this project.

“Giving everybody a part was the biggest challenge. Also, being the writer and director was interesting because I have to give people direction, and many actors won’t take my advice. One thing I learned is patience while working with people and staying up late to finish the script, but I enjoyed it,” Madrigal said.

Many of the radio actors were grateful for Madrigal’s efforts.

“I appreciate the effort that Manny put into this play. He did a great job,” said radio actor YaYa Ponce.

Other participants commented on their learning experience in the production of a radio show.

When asked how it feels to be a star radio actor Jonathan Talenteno, stage name Symphogear, said, “I’m not there yet. I am having fun; and over the last two semesters, I have learned to be a bit more outspoken as myself, Jonathan.”

Radio, like other communication devices, relies on engineering and technical skills.

Brian Bertrand, the sound board operator explained the duties and responsibilities of sound board operation.

“Anything that is technical that goes through the board and out to the audience is my responsibility. It requires a lot of patience coordinating all of the audio adjustments that take place around the board,” Bertrand said.

In typical theater ”break your leg” fashion, Language Arts Dean Kimura expressed her best wishes.

“Best of luck to all the broadcasting students on this daring and inventive foray into high drama via the radio. I look forward to hearing this broadcast,” Kimura said.

The broadcast can be heard on the Internet stream http://Live365.com. The keyword is KJCC.