The one-man show, performed by Jay Sefton, recounts his true story of being cast as Jesus at age 13 in Annunciation BVM's passion play. Parish priest and play director Father Thomas J. Smith sexually abuses him, adding to his long list of child victims, kept secret by Archdiocesan leadership. There's no catchy soundtrack to sing along with later.
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Child USA presents Jay Sefton's one-man show, "Unreconciled," at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman Center. Based on true events, the play explores child sex abuse within the Philadelphia Archdiocese, highlighting themes of resilience, faith, and identity. Sefton’s blend of humor and emotional depth makes this a must-see performance.
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