The Saviors is a dramatic stage play by American playwright Bubba Weiler that follows the arrival of a stranger in a church, disrupting the routine and beliefs of two altar boys. The production premiered Off-Broadway in July 2026 at the Atlantic Theatre Company directed by Jack Serio.
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Plot
The play follows the repercussions of the arrival of a lost young man into a church where he finds two altar boys, whose faiths begin to be in doubt. As the two cling to one another, they find themselves confronted with changing beliefs, bodies and understandings of the world.
Production history
Weiler began writing The Saviors while in college. The play made its world premiere in 2026 Off-Broadway at the Atlantic Theatre Company, beginning previews on July 8, before opening on July 27 at the Linda Gross Theater. The production ran through August 8, 2026. Directed by Jack Serio, whom Weiler collaborated with on his first work, Well, I'll Let You Go, the production is set to star Crystal Finn as Judy, Ivan Howe as Michael, Julius Rinzel as Paul and Stanley Simons as Julian. David Zinn will serve as scenic designer, Avery Reed as costume designer, Stacey Derosier as lighting designer and Leah Gelpe as sound designer.