What sparked the idea for this play?
I wanted to write a comic murder mystery in which the audience knows there is no murder and can laugh freely at how various characters think they might be the murderer.

If you had to describe this play in three words, what would they be?
Farcical, silly, entertaining.

Which character was the most fun to write and why?
I most enjoyed writing the pompous, ineffective Sheriff who thinks he is in charge.

Is there a moment in the play you especially love seeing in rehearsal or performance?
I like the chaos near the end when all the characters are gathered and relate their version of what happened.

What do actors seem to enjoy most about performing this show?
The broad, playful characters.

What’s something directors should know before staging this play?
Keep the action moving and don’t slow the action down with bulky scenery pieces.

What was the biggest challenge in writing this play?
Finding different ways that the characters thought they killed the tax man.

What do you hope audiences walk away feeling?
Smiling, entertained.

Just for fun: If this play came with a warning label, what would it say?
This is a murder mystery with laughs instead of an actual murder.

Anything else you’d like to share with theatres considering this play?
Keep an open mind about casting certain roles, some of which can be played effectively by a male or female actress.