The Christians | PlayMakers Repertory Company

By Lucas Hnath Directed by Preston Lane

a big-little play about faith in America

2016 OUTER CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD WINNER: BEST OFF-BROADWAY PLAY

Certainty and doubt come to a head as Pastor Paul's stunning revelation just may turn his congregation of thousands back into a congregation of one. This compassionate nuanced look at faith in America asks: How much are you willing to give up for your beliefs? Featuring a live choir at every performance, The Christians is an intimate look at the moments that define who we are and what we believe.

AGE RECOMMENDATION

We recommend this show for ages 12 and older.

Run Time

100 minutes. There will be no intermission.

“a harrowing dig through our hearts”
Christianity Today

“truly gripping and wholly unexpected”
Chicago Tribune

This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Many thanks to our co-producers!

Photos

Joey Collins and Nemuna Ceesay. Photo by HuthPhoto.

Joey Collins and Jeffrey Blair Cornell. Photo by HuthPhoto.

Alex Givens and Joey Collins. Photo by HuthPhoto.

Alex Givens, Nemuna Ceesay, and Jeffrey Blair Cornell. Photo by HuthPhoto.

Nemuna Ceesay, Jeffrey Blair Cornell, and Joey Collins. Photo by HuthPhoto.

Reviews

Review: Double bill of contemporary play and Moliere’s ‘Tartuffe’ makes surprising sense together
by Roy C. Dicks
The News & Observer
February 16, 2018

A Weighty Main Course and a Fluffy Dessert Compose a Two-Pronged Treatise on Christianity, The Christians and Tartuffe
by Byron Woods
INDY Week
February 14, 2018

The Christians Fearlessly Tackles the Toughest of Faith-Based Questions
By Susie Potter
Triangle Arts and Entertainment
February 13, 2018

Lucas Hnath’s 90-Minute Play, The Christians, Raises Some Serious Theological Questions at PlayMakers Repertory Company
By Yvette L. Holder and Kurt Benrud
Triangle Arts and Entertainment
February 13, 2018

PlayMakers Rep Will Present The Christians, a Provocative New Play by Lucas Hnath
by Robert W. McDowell
Triangle Arts & Entertainment
February 1, 2018

Best bets on stage this month features Broadway and classics
By Roy C. Dix
Triangle Today
January 28, 2018

Christians Argue about Faith in the Steppenwolf Church
by Chris Jones
Chicago Tribune
December 12, 2016

Church Splits Are Hell. This Play About One Isn’t.
by Alissa Wilkinson
Christianity Today
September 25, 2015

Review: In ‘The Christians,’ a Schism Over Fire and Brimstone
by Charles Isherwood
New York Times
September 17, 2015

Artists

Jeffrey Blair Cornell

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The Pulpit and the Stage

In this play, we meet a group of people in conflict. The caretaker of their souls asks a powerful question that cracks open their foundation and shifts their understanding of the world.

Interview with Director Preston Lane

Recently, we had the opportunity to speak with "The Christians" director Preston Lane about his early beginnings, directing process, and what excites him about directing this play now.

Nemuna Ceesay in 'Tartuffe' and 'The Christians' in rep at PlayMakers Repertory Company. Photo by HuthPhoto.

Two is Better Than One!

This year we even got some guest artists in on the excitement of the rotating repertory. But have you ever thought about what it’s like being part of the rep?

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