How the early church interacted with Roman and Greek theater

Religious drama saturated the Medieval period

During religious change, English playwrights faced shifting attitudes about theater

Christian critiques of theatrical pursuits

British theater united the community and often told a Christian story

A taste of the drama over 2,000 years

Readers respond to Christian History

My relationship with the theater has been ambivalent. 

Tertullian penned one of Christianity’s oldest and most famous critiques of theatrical pursuits.

Christopher Marlowe and William Shakespeare wove Christian concepts into their works.

Some early twentieth-century preachers enhanced their oratory with theatrical flair

Christian interactions with theater

The story includes references to Jesus as the “Founder” of Christmas

George and Louisa MacDonald’s family truly lived the Pilgrim’s Progress

Magic, myth, and Christ in twentieth-century theater

The supernatural intrudes into a rural family

Mexican American religious and ethnic identity played out on the stage

African Americans staged the gospel and their own story.

Christian Women and the Theater

In liturgical traditions, such as the Orthodox Church, believers who participate in Holy Week’s drama enter into Christ’s passion. 

an interview with Max McLean

Wheaton's theater ensemble called "Workout"

Christian interaction with theater

Read more about how Christians have participated in, created, and critiqued theater in these resources recommended by our authors and the CH team.