GREENVILLE, Pa.—The Thiel Players open its production of “The Christians” Friday with shows Saturday and Sunday in the William A. Robinson Theater.
The production is free and open to the public. Reservations are not necessary, but are recommended.
“The Christians” was written by Lucas Hnath and examines influence and faith in a megachurch, with much of the cast being a church “spirit-raising choir.” In the play, a pastor discards traditional fundamentalist Christianity in favor of a more inclusive and universalist Christianity, which affirms the goodness in other religions. The work examines the impact of those decisions on his congregation.
The Thiel Players have provided free theater for the campus and community for five decades. They choose productions on a three-year rotation. Over the course of six semesters, students work on a Classical piece, a period-language piece, an early modernist piece, an English language classic, a contemporary play, a musical and a production for young audiences.
Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 9–10 and 2 p.m. on Nov 11. The William A. Robinson Theater is located behind the William A. Passavant Memorial Center on campus.
Shows are free, but reservations are recommended.
All unclaimed reservations will be released to waiting patrons five minutes before the show. Donations are accepted in the box office before and after performances.
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.