 Clark notes that the production was inspired by one of Webre's friends who taught American literature at Yale University who suggested an adaptation.The original cast featured Jared Nelson, Sona Kharatian, Brooklyn Mack and Jonathan Jordan in the roles of Jake Barnes, Lady Brett Ashley, Pedro Romero, and Bill Gorton, respectively.After reading the book, Webre wrote the libretto along with librettist Karen Zacarias and hired Billy Novick to write the music.