Overview
Synopsis
Highly theatrical and yet intimate at the same time, Lucas Hnath’s The Christians blurs the line between church and theatre (and in some ways, turns one into the other). In an unspecified American locale, Pastor Paul basks in the glory of having built a megachurch with thousands of loyal congregants and a newly-paid-for building. But a singular sermon that will radically shift the church’s teachings starts a ripple effect that could have devastating consequences both personally and professionally. Hnath’s masterful use of language illuminates the showmanship and the faltering of a pastor caught between preserving what he believes to be true or the church that he’s dedicated his life to building. With richly layered and authentic characters, The Christians is an immersive look at the cost of internal politics.
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Key Terms
A group of performers who function as a unit in a production rather than as individuals with leading roles.
A style of performance where the audience becomes part of the story environment. This term plays a vital role in understanding theatrical structure and is commonly encountered in stagecraft or performance settings.
A large Christian congregation, sometimes satirized or critiqued in theatre for spectacle and commercialization.
Characters or movements favoring reform and innovation, often highlighted in political or social drama.
The study of religion and divine themes, explored in plays to question belief, doctrine, and spiritual struggle.
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Guide Written By:
Kevan Dunkelberg
Oklahoma-based drama teacher, actor and playwright