Adapted from John Irving's novel by Peter Parnell, and directed by Theater Department Chair, Richard E.T. White, The Cider House Rules - Part One: Here in St. Clouds, marks the season's second collaborative production presented by the Theater and Performance Production Departments.
In the spirit of the great novels of Charles Dickens, John Irving spins an epic tale of orphan Homer Wells, who grows to manhood much like Dickens' Pip and David Copperfield, finding love and heartbreak and a true calling in life along the way. Spanning over 60 years, the story follows Homer from his birth in St. Clouds Orphanage and his tutelage by the visionary Dr. Wilbur Larch, to the verge of a new life. Like the original Homer's Odysseus, the journey takes Homer and his companions and mentors into some very dark and dangerous corners, and delves deeply into several cultural flashpoints, including child abuse, abortion and drug addiction.
This adaptation was originally inspired by artists at Seattle's own Book-It Repertory and Seattle Repertory Theatres. Performances are November 6, 7, 9, 8 pm; November 10, 7:30 pm; and November 11, 2 pm at the Raisbeck Performance Hall, Ned & Kayla Skinner Theater.
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