Squisher's Atonement

by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn

Margie is dead. She finds herself confronted by Helena, who holds a book containing details of everything Margie ever did in her time on Earth. Little details, down to every spider she's ever squashed. Helena is not impressed with Margie's carelessness with the lives of the littlest creatures on Earth and thinks Margie has a lot of sins to atone for before "moving on."
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Margie is dead. She finds herself confronted by Helena, who holds a book containing details of everything Margie ever did in her time on Earth. Little details, down to every spider she's ever squashed. Helena is not impressed with Margie's carelessness with the lives of the littlest creatures on Earth and thinks Margie has a lot of sins to atone for before "moving on."
*10 PAGES*

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Squisher's Atonement

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  • Morey Norkin: Squisher's Atonement by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn
    “

    If there is a heaven, I hope it’s the way Jacquie Floyd-Priskorn depicts it in this clever piece. Even with an overzealous stand-in like Helena at the front desk. This play is both funny and comforting. And then there’s that outrageous ending! A JFP classic!

    If there is a heaven, I hope it’s the way Jacquie Floyd-Priskorn depicts it in this clever piece. Even with an overzealous stand-in like Helena at the front desk. This play is both funny and comforting. And then there’s that outrageous ending! A JFP classic!

    ”
  • Christopher Plumridge: Squisher's Atonement by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn
    “

    A sign of a great writer is to approach a difficult emotional story (What is more so than being dead?) and treat it with respect, humour and dignity. Here Jacquelyn does just that with her own unique style, in the way she creates three great characters in SQUISHERS ATONEMENT. Helena is a wonderful character, sincere and business like until the truth of her being is revealed.
    Then the playwright finishes this piece with such a beautiful ending, still with careful humour, so any audience lucky enough to see this will go home smiling. Love it!

    A sign of a great writer is to approach a difficult emotional story (What is more so than being dead?) and treat it with respect, humour and dignity. Here Jacquelyn does just that with her own unique style, in the way she creates three great characters in SQUISHERS ATONEMENT. Helena is a wonderful character, sincere and business like until the truth of her being is revealed.
    Then the playwright finishes this piece with such a beautiful ending, still with careful humour, so any audience lucky enough to see this will go home smiling. Love it!

    ”
  • Rachael Carnes: Squisher's Atonement by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn
    “

    What a gem! Floyd-Priskorn's world-building rings so clearly and this delightful afterlife office is populated with characters that would be an absolute joy to perform. It's on all of our minds - What happens when - And this creative, compelling narrative gets at the messy, emotional human fears and foibles within all of us.

    What a gem! Floyd-Priskorn's world-building rings so clearly and this delightful afterlife office is populated with characters that would be an absolute joy to perform. It's on all of our minds - What happens when - And this creative, compelling narrative gets at the messy, emotional human fears and foibles within all of us.

    ”
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MARGIE.......female, any age
HELENA.......female, any age
PETER........male, any age

Production History

  • Professional, Theatrical Shenanigans audio podcast, 2026
  • Community Theater, Farmington Players Audio Theatre, 2021
  • Professional, CMAP, Detroit, MI. , 2017
  • High School, Cranbrook High School. West Bloomfield, MI, 2016
  • Professional, North Park Vaudeville and Candy Shoppe. San Diego, CA. , 2010
  • Professional, Boxfest, The Furniture Factory, Detroit, MI, 2009
  • University, Macomb Community College Drama Club, MI, 2009