What sparked the idea for this play?
I wanted to write a non-musical version of the novel that could be done simply and effectively by all theatre groups.

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

Which character was the most fun to write and why?
Adult Dickon because he is the narrator and does not appear in the book except as a youth.

Is there a moment in the play you especially love seeing in rehearsal or performance?
When Mary discovers her cousin Colin hidden from her by the staff of Misselthwaite Manor.

What’s something directors should know before staging this play?
The dialogue is not pure Yorkshire but has some grammar and rhythms that suggest regional England.

What was the biggest challenge in writing this play?
Finding an original narrator/character to keep the story moving along effectively.

What do you hope audiences walk away feeling?
Whether they are already familiar with the story or experiencing it for the first time, I hope the audience is entertained and moved by the play.

Just for fun: If this play came with a warning label, what would it say?
Be prepared to shed a tear of joy by the end.

Anything else you’d like to share with theatres considering this play?
This adaptation is faithful to the original novel but is more accessible because the language has been modified.