Long Drive Home

by Stephen Kaplan

Based on the NY Times bestseller, Long Drive Home follows the life of Glen Bauer, a white man whose impulsive act while driving his 6-year-old daughter home from school results in a tragic accident that kills a Black teenager. To protect himself and his family, Glen conceals his involvement, a decision that ignites a destructive chain of events. What begins as a split-
second choice quickly spirals into a...

Based on the NY Times bestseller, Long Drive Home follows the life of Glen Bauer, a white man whose impulsive act while driving his 6-year-old daughter home from school results in a tragic accident that kills a Black teenager. To protect himself and his family, Glen conceals his involvement, a decision that ignites a destructive chain of events. What begins as a split-
second choice quickly spirals into a nightmare, as Glen's lies fracture his marriage, distance him from his young daughter, and expose him to an unrelenting investigation that scrutinizes both his actions and the racial implications of the accident. As Glen’s life unravels, he is forced to confront the harsh reality of how race, guilt, and fear have intertwined to devastate not just his life but also the lives of those around him. In the end, he must face the full weight of the damage he’s done to himself and those he loves.

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Long Drive Home

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  • Jeffrey Neuman: Long Drive Home

    All I can say is "WOW!" Long Drive Home is a taut morality tale that grippingly explores the tortuous path of guilt and obsession. The play not only provides an actor with the extraordinary opportunity for a complex and multifaceted performance; but it also invites audiences to explore the burdensome cloak of their own impulsive actions. As the play moves to its stunning conclusion, it becomes less about one man's confession than about the nature of confession itself. A powerful & moving piece!

    All I can say is "WOW!" Long Drive Home is a taut morality tale that grippingly explores the tortuous path of guilt and obsession. The play not only provides an actor with the extraordinary opportunity for a complex and multifaceted performance; but it also invites audiences to explore the burdensome cloak of their own impulsive actions. As the play moves to its stunning conclusion, it becomes less about one man's confession than about the nature of confession itself. A powerful & moving piece!

Character Information

  • Glen Bauer
    Personable. Likeable. Charming. Wants to be a good guy.

    The actor playing Glen also plays all the other characters he interacts with.
    Character Age
    30s-50s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    White
    Character Gender Identity
    Male

Development History

  • Type Workshop, Organization Theatre Aspen, Year 2024
  • Type Residency, Organization the cell theatre, Year 2023

Awards

  • Solo Flights Festival
    Theatre Aspen
    Selection
    2024