Warren, a psychologist, organic farmer, spiritual leader and anti-war activist, and Jim take a road trip to upstate New York. Kevin Sharp and Eric Heckert are shown in a scene from "Of Men and Cars" at Webster City Community Theatre, showing from February 28 to March 9.

“If you want to have a meaningful conversation with a man, you have to do it in a car. A Ford. It’s dependable. Gets you home.”

Webster City Community Theatre invites you to take a road trip down life’s path in its upcoming production, “Of Men and Cars.”

Tickets are on sale now.

The play opens Friday, February 28; Saturday, March 1; Friday, March 7; and Saturday, March 8. Curtain for those performances are at 7 p.m.

There are two Sunday matinees: March 2 and March 9 at 2 p.m.

“Cars” is a semi-autobiographical comedy that tells the story of Dad, a WWII bomber pilot, and his son, Jim. Cars of one kind or another are integral characters in this play, but Fords play an especially important role.

This play is recommended for adults due to language and references to drugs.

Kevin Sharp, of Duncombe, is Jim. Dale Arends, of Rowan, is Dad. They tell much of the story from the front seat of their car.

The father-son relationship changes from Jim’s childhood years through his teens, early 20s and into his 30s.

Jim was amazed by his father when he was a child; later he wasn’t as amazed and told him so. As a young adult, Jim realized he wasn’t so amazing himself.

An assortment of characters come and go. There’s Mom — Sylvia Vust, of Ellsworth. Portraying several characters each are Trese Arends, of Rowan, as Anna, Dorothy and L.A. Woman; Rachel Derrig, of Webster City, as The Girl Next Door, N.Y. Woman, and the BMW Saleswoman; and Katie Hildal as the College Girl.

Dane Barner and Eric Heckert, of Webster City, share the roles of the Used Car Salesmen Warren and Jack. Mike Kroona portrays Frankie Two Fingers, Pothead and an Army Shrink; Kevon Edwards appears as Dominic. Dean Evans, of Alden, is Russo, a N.Y. Man, and the Montauk Man.

Loween Getter is the director; Katie Hildal is production manager. Trese Arends is assistant director and Jeanette Tempel is stage manager.

Patrick O’Loughlin created the car that is the centerpiece of the story and the set, which was built by Alan Yungclas. Carol Zills added artistic touches.

The tech crew responsible for light and sound are Sam Ose, Anne Blankenship, Ann McLaughlin, Dane Barner and Sally Evans. Also working behind the scenes are Mark Dohms, Tami Hejlik and Kevon Edwards, props; Annie Barner, costumes; Wil Groves, house manager; and Ann McLaughlin, box office manager.

The script by Jim Geoghan was a winner of the American Association of Community Theatres AACT NewPlayFest in 2022 and premiered at the Midland Community Theatre in Midland, Texas. It is produced with special arrangements with Dramatist Publishing Company, Inc. of Woodstock, Illinois.

All tickets are $15 plus tax and fees. To reserve seats, go online to www.webstercitycommunitytheatre.com or call 515-832-4456 and leave a message. Box office hours are February 19 and 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. and February 22 from 10 a.m. to noon.