As we follow John’s memories, we witness the war become a part of daily life. When he looks back on his youth, he recalls it as a time before people had even heard of Vietnam and when draft cards meant nothing. Many of the historic references in the play help the audience understand what Robison refers to as “The World According to Owen.” These are the references that help illuminate Owen’s character - they make us believe that his moral, political and religious convictions are so strong that he could genuinely believe in his own divine purpose and pursue it against all odds.Įven the earliest of John’s memories are colored by the war. We experience the story from our own vantage point in 2016.” “John Wheelwright, Owen’s childhood best friend, tells us the story from his perspective as an ex-pat living in Canada in the 1980s - estranged from his country and himself during the Reagan years. “The story begins in the ’50s and takes you into the Vietnam era - a time of turmoil and doubt,” explains Artistic Director Blake Robison, who directs the production. Historical references to 1950s and ‘60s American politics, war and pop culture create a familiar world, providing rich context for the story and enhancing our understanding of its unique characters. Based on John Irving’s classic novel, A Prayer for Owen Meany tells a fictional story within a realistic setting.
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