Michael Cormier first visited Salem at age 12. He’s been fascinated with its history ever since.  A Haverhill native, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree magna cum laude from Northeastern University and a Juris Doctor degree from Rutgers University. He published his first novel 'Summer Island' in 2010 and followed up with 'Convention in' 2013.  He co-wrote a memoir ‘Why, Brother, Why?’ in 2016. ‘Saltonstall’s Trial’ is his first play.

Award-winning director Myriam Cyr’s career spans 35 years. She is doing double duty as director and co-writer for 'Saltonstall’s Trial.' Along with being a Poet Laureate, critically acclaimed writer, and award-winning actress, Cyr recently founded Punctuate4 Productions where she is currently developing several new works. A member of Steven Berkoff’s company at the Royal National Theatre under Richard Eyre, she played Salome opposite Al Pacino. She is currently producing Hedda Gabler for Universal Studios in a screenplay adaptation by Oscar and Tony award-winner Christopher Hampton. She is also co-writing, with Martha Bolton, The Confession based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Beverly Lewis for Blue Gates Musical in Nashville Tennessee. Her book 'Letters of A Portuguese Nun' was selected by The Guardian as book of the month.