Synopses & Reviews
Pastor Paul does not believe in Hell, and today, he's going to preach a sermon that finally says what he really believes. He thinks all the people in his church are going be happy to hear what he has to say. He's wrong.
Synopsis
A big-little play about faith in America--and the trouble with changing your mind.
Synopsis
Tony Award-nominated playwright Lucas Hnath's play The Christians is a "mesmerizing . . . terrific . . . penetrating" (Christopher Isherwood, New York Times) take between a pastor and his congregation. Pastor Paul does not believe in Hell, and today, he's going to preach a sermon that finally says what he really believes. He thinks all the people in his church are going be happy to hear what he has to say. He's wrong.
About the Author
Lucas Hnath is a resident playwright at New Dramatists and his plays have been produced or developed at Actors Theatre of Louisville, The Culture Project, Ontological-Hysteric Theater, Ensemble Studio Theatre, and Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, among others.