(June 12 to September 27, 1998) He acted in Peter Parnell's adaptation of John Irving's novel, "The Cider House Rules," (a new play in two parts), at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, California with Tom Beyer, Jillian Armenante, Jane Carr, Josh Hamilton, Kevin Jackson and Brenda Wehle in the cast. Tom Hulce and Jane Jones were developers and directors. John Arnone was scenic designer. James F. Ingalls was lighting designer. David Zinn was costume designer.
Tom Beyer, Jillian Armenante, Jane Carr, Josh Hamilton, Kevin Jackson, Brenda Wehle and he were awarded the 1998 Back Stage Garland Award for the Ensemble for "The Cider House Rules" at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, California.