Attention mystery fans: the final draft of the script for The Hardy Boys and The Tower Treasure audio drama is now complete!
Our writers have been working hard to bring this exciting story to life for a new generation of Hardy Boys fans, while also ensuring that the adaptation remains faithful to the beloved source material. The script is based on the original 1927 edition of the book, and the story will be appropriately set in that era. To mark this milestone in the production process, we wanted to use the occasion to introduce our talented writing team!
Craig Hart (Robin Hood: Rising to Honor, Heritage) was our lead writer who coordinated the writing team and outlined the script assignments for each member. He was joined on this project by Bethany Baldwin (Pat Walker Mysteries, To Be Remembered), Austin Peachey (Sonic Comics, FaithFilled Stories), and Josh Rodriguez (Yours Truly, Johnny Denarii). These four writers worked on The Tower Treasure for months in addition to all of their regular day job duties and other creative projects. They labored on this script because they all love these stories and wanted to help bring them to life in the audio drama medium.
Our writers have been working hard to bring this exciting story to life for a new generation of Hardy Boys fans, while also ensuring that the adaptation remains faithful to the beloved source material. The script is based on the original 1927 edition of the book, and the story will be appropriately set in that era. To mark this milestone in the production process, we wanted to use the occasion to introduce our talented writing team!
Craig Hart (Robin Hood: Rising to Honor, Heritage) was our lead writer who coordinated the writing team and outlined the script assignments for each member. He was joined on this project by Bethany Baldwin (Pat Walker Mysteries, To Be Remembered), Austin Peachey (Sonic Comics, FaithFilled Stories), and Josh Rodriguez (Yours Truly, Johnny Denarii). These four writers worked on The Tower Treasure for months in addition to all of their regular day job duties and other creative projects. They labored on this script because they all love these stories and wanted to help bring them to life in the audio drama medium.
Craig Hart, Lead Writer and Director:
"The Hardy Boys is one of the most iconic book series of all time, and it was an honor to work on the story that not only started it all, but that was an integral part of my childhood. Scripting for The Tower Treasure was like digging up a treasure chest of nostalgia!"
Bethany Baldwin:
"I remember seeing a large collection of Hardy Boys books on my family's bookshelves from childhood. Getting to work on a project that resonates with and holds warm memories for so many generations of people has been a special experience. One aspect I enjoyed was writing the different personalities of Joe and Frank and thinking how each of them would respond to situations differently."
Austin Peachey:
"The Hardy Boys was my favorite book series to read growing up. Helping to adapt one of those books is one of my favorite writing projects ever!"
Josh Rodriguez:
"I grew up totally obsessed with The Hardy Boys. To be on the writing team for the ADA Hardy Boys audio drama is like a dream come true. Excited to hear Frank, Joe, and the gang come to life in the theatre of the mind!"
Once the team had finished the first draft of the full story, ADA Creative Director, J.D. Sutter and Craig Hart went through three more drafts to edit, refine, and polish the script. Many hours of research and staring at scriptwriting software later, the final draft was completed on September 15, 2024.
The feature-length adaptation of The Hardy Boys and The Tower Treasure will be available to stream for free on the ADA website (audiodramaalliance.com) and in our podcast feed. The estimated time of release is early 2025, and fans are encouraged to stay tuned for updates regarding the final cast list, official cover art, and more as the release date approaches. We will continue to post updates on the blog, but will also be keeping a dedicated page on the site updated with the latest here.
"The Hardy Boys is one of the most iconic book series of all time, and it was an honor to work on the story that not only started it all, but that was an integral part of my childhood. Scripting for The Tower Treasure was like digging up a treasure chest of nostalgia!"
Bethany Baldwin:
"I remember seeing a large collection of Hardy Boys books on my family's bookshelves from childhood. Getting to work on a project that resonates with and holds warm memories for so many generations of people has been a special experience. One aspect I enjoyed was writing the different personalities of Joe and Frank and thinking how each of them would respond to situations differently."
Austin Peachey:
"The Hardy Boys was my favorite book series to read growing up. Helping to adapt one of those books is one of my favorite writing projects ever!"
Josh Rodriguez:
"I grew up totally obsessed with The Hardy Boys. To be on the writing team for the ADA Hardy Boys audio drama is like a dream come true. Excited to hear Frank, Joe, and the gang come to life in the theatre of the mind!"
Once the team had finished the first draft of the full story, ADA Creative Director, J.D. Sutter and Craig Hart went through three more drafts to edit, refine, and polish the script. Many hours of research and staring at scriptwriting software later, the final draft was completed on September 15, 2024.
The feature-length adaptation of The Hardy Boys and The Tower Treasure will be available to stream for free on the ADA website (audiodramaalliance.com) and in our podcast feed. The estimated time of release is early 2025, and fans are encouraged to stay tuned for updates regarding the final cast list, official cover art, and more as the release date approaches. We will continue to post updates on the blog, but will also be keeping a dedicated page on the site updated with the latest here.
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