Edward Mast, a fan of J.R.R. Tolkien's work since he was 12, grew up in California and lives in Seattle. His plays for adults and young audiences have been performed in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Louisville, Honolulu and many other cities here and abroad. Other adaptations besides The Hobbit include Jungalbook, Ramayana, A Wrinkle in Time and The House of Usher.