The Christians

Credits

By : Lucas Hnath

Directed by : Timothy Bond

Co-produced with : The Wilma Theater

April 6 - April 24, 2016

Description

Do you have the courage to change your heart? Pastor Paul is much-loved and much-respected, but he has a difficult sermon to deliver. What will be the impact of his words on his loyal congregation? What consequences for his family? For himself? Playwright-to-watch Lucas Hnath invites people of all faiths and beliefs, to engage in a conversation about the seemingly insurmountable distance between us. Set in a contemporary church and performed as Sunday service with sermons, scripture, and a full choir, The Christians has quickly become one of the most talked about new plays in the country.

“An extraordinary achievement.” - Syracuse.com

“Riveting in its thematic accomplishments.” - Syracuse.com

“One need not be a believer to find the performances compelling.” - Syracuse.com

"The rhythm is contagious." - Syracuse New Times

Our Community Choir

Our praise/gospel choir for The Christians has been cast from Central New York community member singers of all ethnicities, of all faiths, as well as non-believers. The choir will be working alongside our professional cast members and other artists from around the country. We are proud to have this talented group from our community as a part of this unique and inspiring production of an award-winning American play.

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Press

Local voices tell the story at Syracuse Stage's 'The Christians' - Madison Flavin, Syracuse.com

Quietly riveting, Syracuse Stage's 'The Christians' a play for all faiths (Review) - Linda Lowen, Syracuse.com

Director Tim Bond ends his (Syracuse) career on a high note with The Christians - Syracuse New Times

'The Christians' comes to Syracuse Stage next week; play is Tim Bond's last in Syracuse - Marnie, Eisenstadt, Syracuse.com

Syracuse Stage to Stage New American Play THE CHRISTIANS, 4/6-24 - Broadwayworld.com

"The Christians is a serious play, with serious craft and serious aspirations. It doesn’t have a “message” or a point of view on salvation to proclaim. It’s a harrowing dig through our hearts, a play about our deepest and, often, most noble desires and motivations and yearnings—it just also happens to take place in a place many Americans frequent every week and believe in deeply. One can only hope there’s a lot more of this to come.” - Christianity Today

Media

Playwright Lucas Hnath talks about his creative process during the debut run of The Christians

The Christians Study Guide; Printable PDF

Special Events

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Apr. 9 Pre-show Choir Performance at 7 pm
Come enjoy the accomplished singing of the Manlius Pebble Hill and Jamesville Dewitt High School Choirs at 7pm in our pavilion before 8 pm curtain. This event is free to ticket holders and is hosted by Syracuse Stage's Young Adult Council

Apr. 10 Prologue at 1 p.m.
An intimate, 20-minute pre-show discussion with the actors 1 hour before curtain. Bring your questions.

Apr. 16 Prologue at 2 p.m.
An intimate, 20-minute pre-show discussion with the actors 1 hour before curtain. Bring your questions.
ASL Interpreted Performance at 3 p.m. for patrons who are deaf

Syracuse Stage and Interfaith Works present this panel discussion inspired by the groundbreaking and enlightening Dinner Dialogue Series.
PERFORMANCE TICKETS
Panelists Include:
Rev. Bill Redfield, Trinity Episcopal Church
Rev. Edith Washington, Unity of Syracuse
Chaplain Matthew Waldby, Syracuse Rescue Mission
Pastor Phil Turner, Bethany Baptist Church
Rabbi Dan Fellman, Temple Concord