By John Patrick Shanley. Directed by Susan Kosoff Set against the backdrop of a 1960s America in the midst of political and social change, a progressive young priest’s conduct comes under question by Sister Aloysius Beauvier, the school principal whose beliefs are deeply rooted in tradition. As the actions and motivations of each are scrutinized and suspicion mounts, the two are drawn into a battle of wills that threatens irrevocable consequences for all involved. Starring James P. Byrne as Father Brendan; Jane Staab as Sister Aloysius Beauvier; Martha Paquin as Sister James and Sara-Ann Semeda as Mrs. Muller.