In this play by Bess Wohl, six runaways from city life embark on a silent retreat. The strangers are confronting their internal demons, both profound and absurd, and their vows of silence collide with the human need to connect. Filled with awkward humor, this strange and compassionate work asks how to address life’s big questions when word fail us.

Atlantic Stage, 10177 N. Kings Highway. Sunday, 3 p.m. $19.50–$29.50. (877) 287-8587, atlanticstage.com