Lucas Hnath - The Christians - Analyzed by Malik B. Berry

Lucas Hnath met with Les Waters, one of the directors for his written play. At "Actors Theatre of Louisville", KY.

2012

https://www.americantheatre.org/2014/08/13/an-interview-with-the-christians-playwright-lucas-hnath/

Before "The Christians", Hnath wanted to write a play called "Kanye West Performs the Rise and Fall of George W. Bush". But didn't want the rapper to get invested in it. So Hnath developed "The Christians".

2013

https://www.americantheatre.org/2014/08/13/an-interview-with-the-christians-playwright-lucas-hnath/

The First Production of "The Christians" was at the "Humana Festival of New American Plays", KY.

Period: 2014 to 2014

https://www.americantheatre.org/2014/08/13/an-interview-with-the-christians-playwright-lucas-hnath/

In a tweet from journalist, Jenni Davidson, she says the play was "pleasantly surprised that "The Christians" was a nuanced and realistic portrayal rather than easy stereotyping".

Aug 27, 2015

https://twitter.com/jenni_davidson
https://www.gatetheatre.co.uk/index.php/events/all-productions/the_christians_by_lucas_hnath

Performed Off-Broadway, at Playwrights Horizon, NY. Directed by Les Waters.

Period: Aug 28, 2015 to Oct 25, 2015

https://www.playwrightshorizons.org/shows/plays/christians/

Performed at the Gate Theater, UK, directed by Christopher Hayden

Period: Sep 8, 2015 to Oct 3, 2015

https://www.gatetheatre.co.uk/index.php/events/all-productions/the_christians_by_lucas_hnath

Editor, Alexis Soloski wrote, "Whether or not you believe in God, you should believe in Lucas Hnath".

Sep 18, 2015

https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2015/sep/18/the-christians-lucas-hnath-play-review

Won the 2016 Obie Award for excellence in playwriting for both "Red Speedo" and "The Christians".

2016

"The Christians" was nominated for two 2016 Drama Desk Awards: : Outstanding Play and Outstanding Actor in a Play.

2016

Was also nominated for the 2016 Lortel Awards for Outstanding Play and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play.

2016

Won the 2016 Outer Critics Circle Award, Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play.

2016

Performed at the Steppenwolf Theatre, IL, directed by K. Todd Freeman

Period: 2016 to Jan 29, 2017

https://www.theatermania.com/chicago-theater/reviews/the-christians-steppenwolf-theatre_79409.html

Premiered at the San Francisco Playhouse, CA. Directed by Bill English.

Period: Jan 24, 2017 to 2017

Latest Performance of "The Christians" at the Paul Green Theatre, NC, directed by Preston Lane

Period: Feb 1, 2018 to Mar 10, 2018

http://playmakersrep.org/show/the-christians/

Upcoming Production of "The Christians", at the Bristol Riverside Theatre, Philadelphia. Directed by Matt Pfieffer

Period: May 2, 2019 to 2019

https://www.theatermania.com/shows/philadelphia-theater/the-christians_325658