1) Describe your show in 7 words or less.

2) What sets your show apart from other Fringe shows.

3) What is the most interesting or surprising thing you have you learned in the process of developing the show (whichever part(s) of the process you want to focus on).

The most surprising thing is witnessing the effect MUTE has on it’s audiences. There were times when I was writing, I was emotional because of various parts in the story, and I always wondered if people would react the same way I did. They did. However it seemed to have affected them even more.

4) As the show centers on trauma and bullying, in what ways does the artistry of the piece liberate and heal?

It also shows that just by tapping into your talent/passion, it can give you the confidence to be strong, love yourself, and do the things you never thought you could!Liberating/healing factors in MUTE are forgiveness, telling someone when you feel like hurting yourself or others, friendship, love, talent, and if you are a bystander or involved, stand up and tell someone. Do the right thing!

5) Have you experienced any positive results, post-show during the time that MUTE has been produced elsewhere? For example, have people written to you to share epiphanies, ways they’ve done things differently since seeing the show, or any of those great “Your show saved my life” emails?

Sometimes, members of the cast are living in their very own real life MUTE, and they often testify to me about how being in MUTE has helped them in their own lives.