By Sophocles
Produced by James Svendsen
WESTMINSTER COLLEGE CLASSICAL GREEK THEATRE FESTIVAL
The 42nd Annual Classical Greek Theatre Festival
In a time of protests and the fall of tyrants Sophocles’ Antigone seems both timely and timeless. At its root are the basic conflicts between individual and state, human and divine law, logic and passion, conflicts between the genders and generations. The play first and foremost tells the tale of a young woman whose actions are motivated by family, concern for the unwritten law of the gods and the duty to bury her dead brother, leading directly to her trial and death. But the play also focuses on the tragic downfall of Creon whose single-minded devotion to the state results in the loss of both wife and son. A plot pattern of divine punishment involving Creon emerges from Antigone’s self-sacrifice. The double plot action is counter-pointed by one of Sophocles’ most rich, dense and lyrical choruses, whose famous "Ode to Man" seems to encapsulate 5th century Athens with all its tensions. This play fascinates philosophers for its interplay of ideas, fascinates the cultural historians for its look at 5th century Athens, and fascinates the modern playgoer for its fast-paced plot, complex and contradictory characters, and almost inevitable movement toward tragic loss and death.
Westminster College presents Sophocles' Antigone in a totally new and ancient/modern production directed by Larry West. It features original movement and dance by choreographer Darlene Casanova, an original design for set and costumes, and a recent American translation by Marianne McDonald as acting script.
Free pre-performance lecture, 4:00 PM
Produced by James Svendsen
WESTMINSTER COLLEGE CLASSICAL GREEK THEATRE FESTIVAL
The 42nd Annual Classical Greek Theatre Festival
In a time of protests and the fall of tyrants Sophocles’ Antigone seems both timely and timeless. At its root are the basic conflicts between individual and state, human and divine law, logic and passion, conflicts between the genders and generations. The play first and foremost tells the tale of a young woman whose actions are motivated by family, concern for the unwritten law of the gods and the duty to bury her dead brother, leading directly to her trial and death. But the play also focuses on the tragic downfall of Creon whose single-minded devotion to the state results in the loss of both wife and son. A plot pattern of divine punishment involving Creon emerges from Antigone’s self-sacrifice. The double plot action is counter-pointed by one of Sophocles’ most rich, dense and lyrical choruses, whose famous "Ode to Man" seems to encapsulate 5th century Athens with all its tensions. This play fascinates philosophers for its interplay of ideas, fascinates the cultural historians for its look at 5th century Athens, and fascinates the modern playgoer for its fast-paced plot, complex and contradictory characters, and almost inevitable movement toward tragic loss and death.
Westminster College presents Sophocles' Antigone in a totally new and ancient/modern production directed by Larry West. It features original movement and dance by choreographer Darlene Casanova, an original design for set and costumes, and a recent American translation by Marianne McDonald as acting script.
Free pre-performance lecture, 4:00 PM
Antigone
Start date
9/17/2012
End date
9/17/2012
Time
5:00 PM
Tickets on sale
8/13/2012
Venue
de Jong Concert Hall-Harris Fine Arts Center
Sponsor
Dept. of Theatre and Media Arts
Category
Guest Artist
Genre
Classic
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