His neighbors shot down homeless shelter — so he wrote a play

Bridgitte Batista (from left), Yinelly Marie Pastrana, Vladimir Boevers and Sandi Linn will star in "unhoused/homefree" at the Breakthrough Theatre Festival of Original Plays. (Courtesy Alan Levi)

Orlando Sentinel

Published: August 4, 2025

Updated: February 19, 2026

Story Link: https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/08/04/sodo-homeless-play-breakthrough-theatre/?share=yhat2urmeoaaaa0tlars

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