The Sunset Limited

Two men—one a white, suicidal atheist and the other a black ex-con turned preacher—have a riveting philosophical discussion of faith vs. intellect after the ex-con thwarts the other's attempt to throw himself in front of a train. Local acting legends Ed Claudio and James Wheatley star in this production. F, Sa 8pm; Su 7pm. Through 11/24. $17. Actor's Workshop at Three Penny Theatre, 1721 25th St.; (916) 501-6104; www.actinsac.com.