A family's search for a true home is tested by shifting walls and constant displacement.
The journey of a family searching for a new home. Leaving their original residence behind, they set out in pursuit of prosperity, opportunity, and safety. They find a house in a field and move in, creating what they believe to be their perfect haven. However, as the walls begin to shift and the house starts to deteriorate, their utopia crumbles. Their ongoing journey reveals the lasting impact of continuous displacement and how it reshapes their sense of reality.
The play explores the echoes of migration driven by diverse social and economic challenges, highlighting the deep connections between migration and the lingering shadows of colonial history. Whether motivated by climate change, war, or institutional racism, unseen barriers shape their departures and arrivals.
Ultimately, KINGS...come home poses a vital question: “How does the enduring experience of displacement and uprooting influence the search for a genuine home for individuals and families alike?”