Part of the reason Mary likes the garden so much is because it's a place where no one tells her what to do, where to go. In the garden she's independent. So Mary is just emerging, starting to find her identity, and in the process helps others find their own identity. The play presents a wonderful message about holding on to your childhood. I think this is an important message that' s reinforced by the music.
Musical theatre is a real crystallization of communication, physical and vocal.
The music colors the drama more, helps enhance the mood and setting. As a performer I don't see myself saying as dialogue what I say in my songs. The music is very telling. It sort of goes with the character's inner thoughts rather than what they're saying. The music adds to the layers.