Songs My Dad Sings Loudly in the Car

With the death of his grandfather inching closer and armed with a killer playlist, Mark and his dad, Ted take a detour down memory lane on their way back from the hospital. Trapped in the car and with tensions high, the two discuss their hometown, baseball, and Mark's desire to go away to college. As the night goes on, we see what happens when two people who grieve in very different ways try to come together to...

With the death of his grandfather inching closer and armed with a killer playlist, Mark and his dad, Ted take a detour down memory lane on their way back from the hospital. Trapped in the car and with tensions high, the two discuss their hometown, baseball, and Mark's desire to go away to college. As the night goes on, we see what happens when two people who grieve in very different ways try to come together to get through a family tragedy.

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Songs My Dad Sings Loudly in the Car

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    Fathers. Sons. Loss…

    The hovering inevitability of loss drives this haunting two-hander, a full-length kept beautifully spinning throughout by its genuine depth of feeling, sure sense of direction, and most importantly, its raw, emotionally honest depictions of the father and son at the center of the piece. A wonderfully touching read, I imagine in performance there won’t be a dry eye in the house by the end.

    Fathers. Sons. Loss…

    The hovering inevitability of loss drives this haunting two-hander, a full-length kept beautifully spinning throughout by its genuine depth of feeling, sure sense of direction, and most importantly, its raw, emotionally honest depictions of the father and son at the center of the piece. A wonderfully touching read, I imagine in performance there won’t be a dry eye in the house by the end.

Ted- Mid/Late 40s. Mark's dad.

Mark- 17/18. Ted's son.

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Max's House Productions, Year 2025
  • Type Reading, Organization Weathervane Playhouse , Year 2022
  • Type Reading, Organization Virtual Theatre (Columbus, OH), Year 2020