In Son of Semele’s cinematic version of The Hour of All Things, each scene of the film is directed by one or more of the following directors: Martha Demson, Erith Jaffe-Berg, Barbara Kallir, Edgar Landa, Bruce A. Lemon, Jr., Jeff Liu, Matthew McCray, Armando Molina and Jon Lawrence Rivera. Similarly, the role of Nic is reconceived for a diverse ensemble of eight actors who each portray Nic in one scene. By presenting Nic in this manner, Nic’s identity is simultaneously singular and communal–expressing not only individual desires, but also truths shared by many. The ensemble cast includes Tony Abatemarco, Richard Azurdia, Melina Bielefelt, Hannah Priscilla Craig, Donna Simone Johnson, Bruce A. Lemon, Jr., Julianna Stephanie Ojeda and Ryun Yu.

McCray’s concept of using multiple directors and multiple performers to portray Nic’s singular journey gives each scene a unique style and quality, further reflecting the diversity of race, gender and age ever present throughout the film. Additional contributions to the film include production design by Katrina Coulourides, lighting by Kaitlin Chang, editing by Matthew McCray, and sound editing by Gahyae Ryu.