Point of View

The play’s point of view is predominantly shaped by Dwayne and Cordell, whose perspectives are foregrounded as the emotional core of the story. While the six characters on stage each contribute to the narrative, it is through Dwayne and Cordell’s lens that the central themes of family, forgiveness, and belonging are explored. Their relationship with each other, as well as their individual struggles with guilt and redemption, provides the foundation for the play’s most pressing question: whether they can—and should—offer Everett a stable home.

Dwayne’s perspective is shaped by his role as a nurturer and his deep-seated guilt over Jelissa’s death. His approach to Everett is both practical and compassionate, balancing accountability with care. Dwayne’s view of family as a collaborative and chosen construct contrasts with more traditional models, and his steadfast belief in the possibility of...