In adapting the stories, Caldwell said she wanted to take from them Kipling's underlying theme of how we, both people and animals, have become who we are.  “There is a true mythical quality to the Just So Stories that addresses the creation of civilization,” Caldwell said.  Caldwell promises the production will be more than just another children’s story.  “This is going to be an evening event with something for adults and children,” Caldwell said.  “I can promise that.”  Caldwell has directed over 20 shows on the Hippodrome mainstage including last season’s A Streetcar Named Desire.