Unreconciled
A Solo Play by Jay Sefton and Mark Basquil. Directed by Geraldine Hughes.
A powerful, hilarious, and heartbreaking story of courage, family, and reclaiming your voice.
Unreconciled is based on the true story of an adolescent actor cast as Jesus in a school play directed by a parish priest. Set in Philadelphia, this solo-show chronicles a survivor’s journey to confront his past, navigate a reparations program set up by the Catholic Church, and find his voice.
Told with raw honesty, vulnerability, and unexpected flashes of humour, this is a moving exploration of family, place, memory, and the elusive search for reconciliation.
Post Show Discussion: a short discussion with the audience will follow both Saturday performances on 18 Oct and the matinee on Sunday 19 Oct.
Credits
By Jay Sefton and Mark Basquil
Directed by Geraldine Hughes
Performed by Jay Sefton
Suitable for: 16 Yrs +
Contains strong language / Scenes of a sexual nature / References to rape or sexual violence
A genuine, raw, honest, and intimate portrayal. One must see it to understand the power of characterization and the finesse of storytelling.
This is no lugubrious 80 minutes; Sefton's Philly roots won't allow it. His sharp-elbowed humor makes the plot rather rollicking.
UNRECONCILED is utterly moving and thoughtfully made. Sefton’s magical, visceral performance is truly one of the best I have seen on stage or screen for many, many years.