Photo Flash: First Look at Tom Irwin and More in THE CHRISTIANS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Pastor Paul has spent 20 years successfully growing his church from a small storefront to a gleaming church, but now he fears that there may be a crack in the theological foundation. As he shares his new belief in the nature of salvation, the message is met with surprise and then growing trepidation from his closest confidantes in the congregation, threatening to create a schism within the church. Hnath's fascinating new play looks with great complexity and compassion at the relationship between belief and behavior-and its evenhanded, unbiased take on faith in modern America can be appreciated no matter what you believe.

The production team of The Christians includes Walt Spangler (scenic design), Nan Cibula-Jenkins (costume design), Scott Zielinski (lighting design), Rob Milburn and Michael Bodeen (sound design), Joseph A. Burke (projections design), Gigi Buffington (dialect coach) and Jaret Landon (music director). Additional credits include Malcolm Ewen (stage manager), Cassie Calderone (assistant stage manager), JC Clementz (casting director) and Hallie Gordon (artistic producer).

Tickets ($20 - $89) are available through Audience Services at 312-335-1650 or steppenwolf.org.