John David Hanna

The Profligate Daughter John David Hanna

This is a 3 Act Christian play. The main character Susan has demanded her inheritance before the death of her parents and she leaves with it. She has no clue to the trouble she has caused and business at home takes a down turn and the money is needed - but Susan took it. Living the good life soon lowers her funds and all too soon she is living hand to mouth in a fretful existence where she has become a burden to society. She cheats everyone and is behind in all her bills. Run out of town she begs her father for a return ticket. She hasn't spoken with him since she took the money from him. He sends her a return ticket which she cashes in for an inexpensive ride for her and her boyfriend. They arrive at her parents home and create all the chaos you might imaging when someone brings a thief inside the trust of a family. Her parents take a downturn and must be hospitalized. She is defiant and defends all she has done until the Holy Spirit begins to gnaw through her armor. She finally begins to feel for others while at her parents bedside. Will it be enough? Is it too late?