LAURA KEPLEY. ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF CLEVELAND PLAY HOUSE AND DIRECTOR OF HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE
The genius of this play is that it takes this difficult, uncomfortable, dangerous subject and through beauty, humor, metaphor, and nostalgic 1960s music, it invites us in and makes us feel safe to look at this issue in a deeply personal way. This remarkably compassionate story is as surprising, revelatory, and necessary today as when it was written.
While my personal trauma is not Li’l Bit’s trauma, I recognize her as a sister and fellow traveler on the road of life. Ultimately this is a play about family and forgiveness. And the empowerment that is possible when we confront our past, share our story, take the wheel of our own life and drive forward. Thank you for bravely taking this journey with us.
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If you are interested in learning more about this subject or are in need of support here are some resources: RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) rainn.org 24 hour crisis and support hotline 1-800-656-HOPE Stop It Now! stopitnow.org 24 hour support hotline 1-888-PREVENT