A Homeless Thanksgiving

Synopsis:

This three-character play tells the story of a homeless fifty-year-old gay man (Devon) and homeless thirty-year-old lesbian (Melanie) who are sharing a tent. They are approached by a straight male homeless  sixteen-year-old (Joel). The plot revolves around a friendship between Melanie and Devon. Each has to learn how to live outdoors and cope with the environment.  When Joel enters their lives, Devon and Melanie become not only parents to Joel but also students as Joel teaches Devon and Melanie about survival techniques. Joel, Devon and Melanie will learn how to benefit from intergenerational relationships and how to create a family not connected by blood.   Toward the end of the play, Devon, Melanie and Joel are able to have an action plan to lift themselves out of homelessness by their newly formed bonds. The last scene takes place on Thanksgiving where each of the characters reveal what they are thankful for.