Some things are eternal - men bonding over the difficulties of parenthood and the sacrifices of adulthood, older generations shaking their heads over the tastes of the young, fathers trying to maintain their children's respect. The beauty of Maule's THE WELLERDADS is that it dresses up these unchanging truths in the most hilariously up-to-the second fashions of the internet's weirdest and wackiest corners. A delight.

10/26/2025: I saw an excellent staged reading of a 10-minute version of this brilliant play at the Midwest Dramatists Conference 2025. It's not only funny or humorous, but also so very relatable for every parent! Dads trying to establish a connection with the sons- check. Trying to establish a connection by making a viral video- double check! The actors and directors would have a field day blocking and performing this piece, and the audience will enjoy it to the fullest! Bravo!

Any play that references the all time greatest monologue of film and television is immediately on my top plays list! And it had me instantly laughing the way Allan Maule weaves it into a discussion of fame and legacy and just trying to do right by your kids. This is a delightfully referential play that is commenting on how hard it is to keep up with everything that is trending.