Corpus Christi at St. John's MCC

Terrence McNally's queer passion play Corpus Christi depicts Jesus and the apostles as queer people living in Texas in the 20th century. This triangle premiere -- the first NC production in more than 20 years -- reimagines the gospels through a campy Christmas play, an 80s high school dance between Jesus and Judas, a ghostly encounter with James Dean, and the inevitably painful and shocking ending at Calvary.  It inspires us to reexamine and reclaim the greatest story ever told -- one that's been weaponized against queer people for far too long. 

"McNally uses the Christ story to tell a contemporary tale of the fight against cruelty, division, hatred, and, above all, hypocrisy.” - BackStage

Authors

• Terrence McNally