The Cider House Rules Parts I&II
Directed by: Scott Faris
Sound Design by: M. Glenn Schuster
Production Mixer: Alexis Attalla
Composition by: Harrison Poe
Scenic Design by: Jenny Guthrie
Lighting Design by: Brien Tien (pt 1) and Ruby O’Brien (pt. 2)
Costume Design by: Sonia Mendez
Photo by Craig Schwartz
This sweeping epic is a two-part stage adaptation of the beloved and controversial John Irving novel. It follows the life of Homer Wells, a precocious orphan who leaves his home, as he explores the world and finds himself, with the help of his life-long tutor, Dr. Wilbur Larch. Seven generations of rich characters in and around the St. Cloud’s Orphanage in rural Maine grapple with ethical dilemmas, regarding medicinal practices, that seem pulled from today’s headlines.
Cider House is an epic saga comprised of intimate moments. The full cast was mic’d, allowing them to make choices without having to put extra effort into being heard throughout the 500 person house. Full scenes were underscored to make the show feel cinematic, while also supplementing the story’s narration.