Chosen Family

The theme of chosen family plays a central role in the play, serving as a counterpoint to the biological family dynamics that often fail the characters. While blood ties are traditionally viewed as the strongest bonds, this narrative challenges that notion, showing how chosen families can provide the support, understanding, and sense of belonging that biological families sometimes cannot. Through the relationships between Dwayne, Cordell, Everett, and the other members of the New Wing Order, the play explores the transformative power of chosen family, demonstrating how these bonds are forged through acceptance, shared struggles, and mutual care.

Dwayne and Cordell’s relationship forms the foundation of this theme. Their partnership is not only romantic but also deeply rooted in shared responsibility and love. Together, they provide a stable environment for Everett, who is struggling to find his place in the world. This stability contrasts sharply...