Honeymoon on Route 66: 1950

a play by Suzanne Y. Saunders

Go back in time and drive Route 66 with Ralph and Jean during an era when the mid-west and west were still untamed!

2026 is the Centennial year for Route 66 built in 1926!

The play, Honeymoon on Route 66: 1950, tells the adventurous story of a newly married couple who drove it!

Back in 1950, Jean and Ralph drove Route 66 from Chicago, Illinois to Santa Monica, California! Come along with them on their road-trip and stop at the fun-filled attractions along the way.

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The couple, Ralph and Jean, who inspired the story.

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CHARACTERS

RALPH: A young man newly married to JEAN. Must sing. Lead role.

JEAN: A young woman newly married to RALPH. Must sing. Lead role.

PREACHER: A man between the ages of 40 and 75. (No singing)

WAITRESS: A woman, any age, who sings at Lou Mitchell’s Diner. Must sing.

RANGER: A man or woman who’s a ranger at Meramec Caverns. (No singing)

SHOPKEEPER: A man or woman, any age, who manages the Galloway Totem Pole Park. (No singing)

MECHANIC: A man, any age, at a Phillip’s 66 gas station. (No singing)

KENDRA SHADE: Female Hollywood movie scout type. (No singing)

SERVER: A man who looks like an old miner at the Oatman Hotel. (No singing)

WAITER: A man or woman, any age, who’s an order taker at Stockyard restaurant. (No singing)

EXTRAS: Wedding guests, Lou Mitchell Diner customers, cowboys, and Santa Monica Pier people.

  • Watch for performance dates!

    In 2026, the play will be performed in Southern California at various venues.

    Watch for dates and locations!

  • Honeymoon on Route 66!

  • 2026 - The Centennial for Route 66!

    Learn more about the Centennial by clicking on the button with the link that takes you to the site:

    Route 66 Centennial

    On the site, you can discover all the events and activities surrounding this celebration.