A Departure

by Andy Reynolds

After a lifetime of missed connections, a conservative father and his liberal son find common ground at an airport. Inspired by "My Father's Love" by Jay Dixit.

After a lifetime of missed connections, a conservative father and his liberal son find common ground at an airport. Inspired by "My Father's Love" by Jay Dixit.

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A Departure

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  • Conor Casey: A Departure

    "A Departure" is a touching story about the complicated relationship between a conservative father and his liberal son. Set in an airport, the play highlights their struggles and the deep bond they share despite their differences. The dialogue feels real and heartfelt, capturing the tension and love between the characters. Reynolds uses the airport as a perfect metaphor for their journey towards understanding each other. It's a moving and relatable play that beautifully explores family dynamics and the hope for reconciliation.

    "A Departure" is a touching story about the complicated relationship between a conservative father and his liberal son. Set in an airport, the play highlights their struggles and the deep bond they share despite their differences. The dialogue feels real and heartfelt, capturing the tension and love between the characters. Reynolds uses the airport as a perfect metaphor for their journey towards understanding each other. It's a moving and relatable play that beautifully explores family dynamics and the hope for reconciliation.

  • Jodi Cressman: A Departure

    A moving play exploring the pain that is passed from father to son as well as the capacity to forgive and to change.

    A moving play exploring the pain that is passed from father to son as well as the capacity to forgive and to change.

  • Jonathan J. Samarro: A Departure

    An incredibly touching exploration of the complications of parent-child relationships. Beautifully written!

    An incredibly touching exploration of the complications of parent-child relationships. Beautifully written!

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Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD -JIB Production, Inc, Year 2022
  • Type Professional, Organization Berkshire Playwrights Lab, Year 2017
  • Type Professional, Organization Playing on Air (podcast featuring Len Cariou and Michael Urie), Year 2017

Awards

  • Radius Playwrights Festival
    Berkshire Playwrights Lab
    Selection
    2017