The play opens in 1997, as the narrator looks back upon her childhood in rural North Carolina during the late 1960s and 1970s. The narrator's coming-of-age story is told through a series of flashbacks that reveal her gradual seduction by an older man named Peck Wilson. As a child, the narrator is infatuated with Peck, who is her father's best friend and her driving instructor. Peck is a charmer who knows how to make the young girl feel special. When the narrator's mother dies, Peck steps in to help care for her. The two grow even closer, and Peck begins to take advantage of the situation, sexually assaulting the narrator on multiple occasions. The play chronicles the narrator's journey from victim to survivor. She learns to stand up for herself and reclaim her power. In the end, she is able to forgive Peck and move on with her life. "How I Learned to Drive" is a powerful story of healing and hope. It is an important work of theatre that sheds light on the issue of sexual abuse. The playwright, Paula Vogel, is a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, and this play is considered one of her masterpieces.
How I Learned to Drive tickets are now available at Yadara. This play tells the story of a young girl learning to drive in her conservative Jewish community. The play is a coming-of-age story that tackles issues of family, tradition, and self-discovery. How I Learned to Drive is a funny, heartwarming, and ultimately uplifting story that will resonate with audiences of all ages. So don't miss your chance to see this Tony Award-winning play - get your tickets today!