BARNSTABLE (MA)
"Unreconciled"
September 21, 2025
“Unreconciled” — Jay Sefton performs his extraordinary play at the Cotuit Center for the Arts, Cotuit MA
September 25 – October 12, 2025
Cotuit Center for the Arts
4404 Falmouth Road
Cotuit, MA 0263
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 a working class suburb of Philadelphia, this solo-show chronicles a survivor’s journey as he confronts his past, navigates a victims’ reparations program set up by the Catholic Church, and discovers the courage to use his voice. This 80-minute piece is a poignant and at times humorous exploration of family, place, and the meaning of reconciliation.
A brief talkback with the audience will follow each performance of Unreconciled.
Panel Guests joining post-show discussions are as follows:
- Friday, September 26—Krystin St. Onge, LICSW
- Sunday, September 28—Dr. Gretchen Schmelzer
- Rick Miller, LICSW
“Sefton’s story is compelling not only in content but also in presentation. For one thing, his acting is top notch.”
—Stage Raw—RECOMMENDED
“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.”
“A genuine, raw, honest, and intimate portrayal. One must see it to understand the power of characterization and the finesse of storytelling.”
Unreconciled has been grant funded by MCC!
A brief talkback with the audience will follow each performance of Unreconciled.
An accompanying survivor peer support group will be held on Oct 11 from 3:30-5pm in the black box theater