When a new play is starting to form in my brain, I often hear the dialogue before I've consciously thought about the dialogue. It can feel like channeling the dialogue, as if somebody is speaking through me. That's especially true when I'm writing for a specific actor or creating a piece for a specific group of actors. When the dialogue I was hearing was in Latin, I knew I was in for a real ride. I'm so grateful this play has been embraced by theatre companies all over the world, with each group diving into the intense, traumatic journey Amanda takes and giving audiences an unforgettable experience in the theater.

When the unison dialogue moments come together in rehearsal, it's a powerful feeling and that's when the actors seem to grasp the power of the piece and their part in the overall experience.

It's important to lean into the humor and lighter moments, so there's a richer contrast to the darker, more dramatic sections.

Directors should remember that when actors are addressing the audience, the audience is their scene partner. And they should trust that the text will take the audience on the journey, so keep production elements simple. In addition to winning countless awards in one-act play festivals, ...and others has been an award winner in readers theatre competitions, as well. It's had successful runs in NYC, and throughout the U.S., Canada, the UK, Australia, and elsewhere.