Moderation

Synopsis:

Remi, in the midst of what appears to be a full-blown psychotic episode, is admitted to a psychiatric institution.

There are no clues as to her identity but, in the course of teasing out the clues as to who she is, it surfaces that she has recently accepted a job as a content moderator for a social media platform.

The job, over time, has been taking its toll on her psychological reserves.

The tipping-point is reached when, in the line of work, she comes across what appears to be a porn video involving a woman whom she believes to be her boss’s wife.

From this point forward, her life, along with the lives of her father, her boss and his wife, start to unravel.

But an even darker, uglier truth has yet to emerge.

In a tightly wound narrative that borders on courtroom drama, we are forced to confront the moral contradictions that underpin the entire edifice of social media.

Contradictions that we continue to ignore, with devastating consequences.

Character Breakdown:

The play is a 4-hander:  2 females, 2 males
REMI   39 (White)
MARSHALL  32 (Black)
WARREN    66 (White)
TEAGAN    38 (White) / CELESTE   36 (White) / DYLAN   34 (White, Irish) – one actor.

Running-time:  75 minutes.

Production History:  Not yet produced.

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