I’m not promoting the DVD purely out of self-interest. Mahonri has a remarkable talent, and any opportunity to see his work is well worth taking advantage of. I’ve been wanting to for years, but have never had the right chance. The biggest thing I’m hoping to accomplish with this DVD is to give more people that chance.

Farewell to Eden is the kind of work that can change lives and makes me humbly proud to be associated with Mormon arts. Having witnessed the tech rehearsal last night, I really want to give this production the highest recommendation possible. Every work has its flaws, but this one also has much of greatness. I only hope that I can capture it in a way that preserves it.