University Theatre Presents Sophocles’ Antigone

The University of the Ozarks Theatre Department will present six performances of Sophocles' Antigone on Nov. 7-9 and Nov. 14-16 in the Walton Fine Arts Center.

The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. each evening in the Seay Theatre. Tickets are $10 for the general public and can be purchased at the box office on the evening of the show or HERE. There is no cost of admission for U of O students, faculty and staff.

Written by Sophocles in 441 BC, this translation of Antigone was completed by the late Don Taylor in 1986.

Antigone is a defiant story of bravery in the face of an unjust law. The ancient play that has survived through the centuries because is message of loyalty, honor, and resistance is timeless. How far will one young woman go to honor moral law? How can she possibly stand up to her uncle, Creon the Tyrant, and his all-powerful State? This story details the tragic repercussions of her act of civil disobedience and love for her family.

Walton Professor of Drama Dr. Macy Jones is the play's director. The cast includes, RyleeAnn Hill, Roberca Chery, William Cartwright, Kaden Thomas, Anthony Nuno, Vee Brooks, Tanasia Rolle, Chloe Vieux, Mercedes Hayes, Lily Carpenter, David Lopez, Norman Santeli, Genesis Baltodano and Ragan Sisson.

Topics: Theatre