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THE CHRISTIANS by Lucas Hnath takes us into the world of an evangelical megachurch, a place that holds a certain amount of mystery for those of us who practice different religions or lack belief in any faith. Apollinaire Theatre Company and Director Brooks Reeves set the stage with a 16-voice choir, accompanied on the organ by their conductor, and a supersized wooden cross looming over them on the upstage wall. To create an ambience of authenticity, when the pastor and his associate make their entrance, they reach into the audience to shake hands and welcome us to the service while the choir rocks out on a processional hymn.

The Christians is a play about a charismatic pastor who has had a revelation, that asks difficult questions about belief and faith, family and community, and the need for a place called Hell.

Two dozen nominations of outstanding actors, directors, designers and ensembles were announced today by The Boston Theater Critics Association for the 36th Annual Elliot Norton Awards, celebrating achievement in Boston theatre.

Spy or poetess? Lust or love? Wrong or righteous? History or comedy? Maiden Phoenix Theatre Company and Simple Machine present the brilliant and bawdy Or, by Liz Duffy Adams, September 8 through 23 at the newly-opened black box at Chelsea Theatre Works in Chelsea, Massachusetts.

Spy or poetess? Lust or love? Wrong or righteous? History or comedy? Maiden Phoenix Theatre Company and Simple Machine present the brilliant and bawdy Or, by Liz Duffy Adams, September 8 through 23 at the newly-opened black box at Chelsea Theatre Works in Chelsea, Massachusetts.

Australian Made Entertainment presents Andrew Bovell's Speaking in Tongues, winner of the Australian Writer's Guild award for Best Play, directed by Bryn Boice. The two-week limited engagement at Theatre 54 (at Shelter Studios, 254 West 54th St. 12th Floor) began Friday, November 30 and continues through Sunday, December 16. Opening Night is tonight, December 2 at 2PM.

Australian Made Entertainment will present Andrew Bovell's Speaking in Tongues, winner of the Australian Writer's Guild award for Best Play, directed by Bryn Boice. The two-week limited engagement at Theatre 54 (at Shelter Studios, 254 West 54th St. 12th Floor) begins tonight, November 30 and continues through Sunday, December 16. Opening Night is Sunday, December 2 at 2PM.

Australian Made Entertainment will present Andrew Bovell's Speaking in Tongues, winner of the Australian Writer's Guild award for Best Play, directed by Bryn Boice. The two-week limited engagement at Theatre 54 (at Shelter Studios, 254 West 54th St. 12th Floor) begins Friday, November 30 and continues through Sunday, December 16. Opening Night is Sunday, December 2 at 2PM.

taxdeductible theatre has announced the 19th installment of The Dare Project; world premiere ten minute plays, written on a dare.

taxdeductible theatre has announced the 19th installment of The Dare Project; world premiere ten minute plays, written on a dare.

taxdeductible theatre people have pulled one dare out of a hat-- the dare could be anything from a genre to a line of dialogue-- whatever idea people want to commission the company to develop. Then, five writers will write a 10-minute play on that single dare.

taxdeductible theatre people have pulled one dare out of a hat-- the dare could be anything from a genre to a line of dialogue-- whatever idea people want to commission the company to develop. Then, five writers will write a 10-minute play on that single dare.

CEO Theatre (formerly Cockeyed Optimists Theatre Company) is set to present their newest production, The Complaint. Directed by Bryn Boice (Navy Pier; Orange Flower Water, InProximity Theatre), Randy Noojin's (writer/performer Hard Travelin' with Woody, FringeNYC) unexpected new comedy opens at 45th Street Theatre Thursday, October 27 and runs through Sunday, November 13, 2011.

CEO Theatre (formerly Cockeyed Optimists Theatre Company) is set to present their newest production, The Complaint. Directed by Bryn Boice (Navy Pier; Orange Flower Water, InProximity Theatre), Randy Noojin's (writer/performer Hard Travelin' with Woody, FringeNYC) unexpected new comedy opens at 45th Street Theatre Thursday, October 27 and runs through Sunday, November 13, 2011.

CEO Theatre (formerly Cockeyed Optimists Theatre Company) proudly presents their newest production, The Complaint. Directed by Bryn Boice (Navy Pier; Orange Flower Water, InProximity Theatre), Randy Noojin's (writer/performer Hard Travelin' with Woody, FringeNYC) unexpected new comedy opens at 45th Street Theatre Thursday, October 27 and runs through Sunday, November 13, 2011.

Teatro La Tea and Core Creative Productions are pleased to announce a special talkback moderated by Robin Milling, following the 3:00 pm performance of a new play by Anthony P. Pennino, Dia De Los Muertos on July 24, 2011.

Teatro La Tea and Core Creative Productions announce a special talkback moderated by Martin Denton of nytheatre.com, following the 3:00 pm performance of a new play by Anthony P. Pennino, Dia De Los Muertos on July 17, 2011.

Teatro La Tea and Core Creative Productions are pleased to announce a special talkback moderated by Robin Milling, following the 3:00 pm performance of a new play by Anthony P. Pennino, Dia De Los Muertos on July 24, 2011.

Teatro La Tea and Core Creative Productions announce a special talkback moderated by Martin Denton of nytheatre.com, following the 3:00 pm performance of a new play by Anthony P. Pennino, Dia De Los Muertos on July 17, 2011.