Emergency can take any form. Here is a story in which the mechanical foundation of our culture is threatened... But more important, this is what happens to a small, college town caught up in such disaster. How quickly do its people dispense with their men of science and turn to superstition and mob rule for hope of survival? - Summary by The Author Cast of Characters: Narration: Larry Wilson Ken Maddox: ToddHW Professor Henry Maddox, bystander: James R. Hedrick Mrs. Maddox: Krista Zaleski Maria Larsen: Rita Boutros Professor Larsen, Dave Whitaker, Mr. Allen, Dr. Hart: Greg Giordano Mrs. Larsen, grouch: Lynette Caulkins Granny Wicks, Dr. French: Jenn Broda Sheriff Sam Johnson: Doug Fajardo Mr. Wilkins, Al Miner, Jed Tucker, Harry Mason, irate man, defender: redrun Sam Cluff, Deputy Henry Atkins, Dr. Adams, Mr. Harris, radio DJ: hmpecker Joe Walton: Navin Art Matthews: Damian Andrews Ted Watkins: Chuck Williamson Frank Abrams, Mike Travis, Paul Remington, Dr. Whitehead: Wayne Cooke Rev. Aylesworth, Dan Morris, radio announcer, Chicago ham, woodcutter: Rich Brown Sally Teasdale: Mackenzi Flannery Mayor Bill Hilliard: John de Silva Mrs. Watkins, Miss Haskins, defender: Sarah Foster Frank Meggs, Tom Doyle, nomad: Phil Chenevert W6YRE, Dr. Smithers: Michael Broomhill Professor Douglas, John Vickers, Mark Wilson, Ernest Parkin, guard, defender, nomad, worker, worried guy: quartertone Mr. Tucker: Ben Tucker Judge Rankin, grouch: czandra Berkeley ham: KevinS Indignant woman: Isabel McBride Sam Baker, John Sykes, Hank, sympathetic citizen, Pasadena ham, defender: Christine Rottger