What sparked the idea for this play?
We know so much about the Founding Fathers and the Declaration of Independence from 1776 and other works but what about the women of the time? I wanted to write an anachronistic comedy about how the women might have been better at these negotiations than the men were.

If you had to describe this play in three words, what would they be?
Silly, entertaining, thought-provoking.

Which character was the most fun to write and why?
Abigail Adams because she is so outspoken and assertive.

Is there a moment in the play you especially love seeing in rehearsal or performance?
The ending when Lizzie has news of the signing.

What’s something directors should know before staging this play?
This is not a realistic depiction of the period so aim for a farcical approach to staging the play.

What was the biggest challenge in writing this play?
Mixing the modern and the period elements of the play, from sewing the new flag to the use of cell phones.

What do you hope audiences walk away feeling?
Entertained yet having thoughts about how women might have made a contribution if they were allowed.

Just for fun: If this play came with a warning label, what would it say?
Watch out Founding Fathers! The Founding Mothers are taking center stage.

Anything else you’d like to share with theatres considering this play?
All of this is in good fun and not meant to be disrespectful of American history.