BRUNSWICK — The Theater Project of Brunswick will present a stage adaptation of Harper Lee’s famous novel “To Kill a Mockingbird.”

Performances begin Friday, April 1, and run through April 10. Curtain is at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

Lee’s novel has sold over 15 million copies and been translated into over 40 languages. Set in the South in the 1930s when segregation ruled, it is the story of lawyer Atticus Finch and his son and daughter, Jem and Scout, who learn about prejudice, love and courage from their father’s work defending Tom Robinson. A film was produced in 1962 starring Gregory Peck in an Academy Award-winning performance as Atticus.

Artistic Director Al Miller said he and the cast are working on their understanding of the story rather than trying to reproduce someone else’s vision.

“The movie could be a strong influence on this production, but it isn’t really. The complexity of Lee’s story still speaks to us today, not only as a good story but as a stimulus to think about how one behaves in the face of prejudice, any kind of prejudice. We live at a time when that is still an issue and may always be.”

The cast features community members Paul Harrison as Atticus, Molly Klein as Scout and Wyeth Tobey as Jem; Khalil LeSaldo as Tom Robinson, Toby Tarpinian as Bob Ewell and Annabella Palopoli as Mayella, his daughter.

There is no set ticket price and attendees may pay what they wish; suggested ticket price is $12.

FMI, tickets: 207-729-8584, www.theaterproject.com.