Synopsis: After losing her job at a “feminist” influencing agency, Catholic blogger and Twitter personality Alice Barnes is searching for a new direction. When a popular progressive account criticizes her content, she is at first indignant, but then sees an opportunity. Alice endeavors to transform herself into the online face of Catholic Reparations, hoping to bridge the gap between herself and communities harmed by the Church. But unlike the Sacrament of Reconciliation, reparations do not entail absolution. And the more Alice attempts to effect healing, the more pain she causes.

Absolution is being presented as part of Skeleton Rep's Salon Series, a semi - monthly new works development lab, all about exploring the possibilities and potential of a new story in a low-stakes setting. We specifically look for pieces that fulfill our mission, to explore modern myth. The Salon Series creates space for new stage works to receive exposure in front of a supportive audience in a comfortable setting, usually for scripts that are in that in-between place after a table read, but before a workshop. After the presentation, the company invites the audience to mingle with the actors, each other, and the playwright. (It used to be a living room, but for now it's in all our living rooms via Zoom - be sure to BYOB and snacks!)

Playwright: Emily Claire Schmitt
Director: Ria T. DiLullo
With: Michael Axelrod, Evelyn Carvera, Ariel Estrada, Gerardo Hernandez, Sarah Jack, Carrie B Keating, Sara Kerr, Emmy Kuperschmid, Josh Olumide, Shanta Parasuraman, Marc Pierre, Stacey Schiller, Samantha Streich, Zennie Trieu, Ashley Kristeen Vega, Miranda Noelle Wilson & Callie Considine reading stage directions.