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Synopsis

Follow Edward as he navigates the difficult relationship with his father. See single mom Kathleen teach her teenage son how to drive. Two best friends go on a road trip and one marriage hangs in the balance. From errands to traffic tickets, the car is the place where life happens. The conversations that happen here stay here. Four different cars are on the road, and the conversations that take place set the pace for life.

Show Information

Book
Gretchen Suárez-Peña
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
2018
Genres
Comedy
Settings
Contemporary, Simple/No Set
Time & Place
2015-2035
Cast Size
medium
Ideal For
College/University, Community Theatre, Mostly Female Cast, Includes Adult, Mature Adult, Late Teen, Early Teen, Young Adult Characters, Medium Cast

Context

Conversations in the Car won Best Play at the 2018 Tampa Bay Theatre Festival.

Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Edward

Lead

Male

Non-singer

Floyd

Supporting

Male

Non-singer

Javier

Supporting

Male

Non-singer

Christina

Supporting

Female

Non-singer

Mia

Supporting

Female

Non-singer

Cora

Supporting

Female

Non-singer

Kathleen

Supporting

Female

Non-singer

Conor

Supporting

Male

Non-singer

Kimberly

Supporting

Female

Non-singer

Computer Voice

Featured

Either Gender

Non-singer

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