THE PEOPLE VS ANTIGONE
an adaptation by Brandon Walker from the play by Sophocles
THE PEOPLE VS ANTIGONE is modernized take on the tragic story of a girl facing death for sticking to her moral convictions.
TSP Main Stage - April 22-May 13, 2018
64 East 4th Street, Underground Space, NYC
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This play is a part of TSP's THE WHISTLEBLOWER SERIES, a rotating repertory of three plays about activism against oppression. See all plays in the series for just $15 per play - CLICK HERE.
Synopsis:
The Seeing Place presents a world premiere adaptation of Sophocles tragic story - THE PEOPLE VS ANTIGONE. A modern take on the classic myth, this new play explores a rebel daughter taking on the patriarchy: will she lose her life when she breaks Theban law by burying her dead brother's body against decree?
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CAST and CREATIVE TEAM:
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Alan Altschuler* |
| Haemon |
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Joshua George |
| Eurydice |
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Isa Goldberg |
| Guard |
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Clinton Powell |
| Antigone |
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Sabrina Schlegel-Mejia |
| Ismene |
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Gaia Visnar |
| Female Understudy |
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Broghanne Jessamine |
| Male Understudy |
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Trey Tetrault |
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| Writer & Director |
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Brandon Walker |
| Producer & Story Editor |
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Erin Cronican |
| Stage Management |
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Trey Tetrault |
| Set & Costume Design |
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Erin Cronican |
| Lighting Design |
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John Salutz |
| Production Design Associate |
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Nickie Dubick |
| Publicist |
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Michelle Tabnick PR |
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* indicates member of Actors' Equity Association |
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Production Photos - Click for Slideshow
Coming soon!
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Talkbacks for THE PEOPLE VS ANTIGONE
Thursday, April 26, 2018 (8pm)
Speaker: Sandra Robinson, PhD
Theme: Myth in Modern Society
See the 8pm show and then stick around for a talkback that explores the how myths play a role in modern culture in the play, THE PEOPLE VS ANTIGONE. Get your tickets here.
Sandra Robinson is on the faculty of Sarah Lawrence where she teaches Asian Studies and comparative religions. Her courses include seminars on myth and ritual originated there by Joseph Campbell. Previously a dean and professor at Harvard, Duke and Swarthmore, she received two Fulbright awards for research in India. Her writings include anthropological essays, experimental narrative and poems. Sandra received her B.A. from Wellesley and her Ph.D. The University of Chicago. She is a Board member of the Feminist Press.
Saturday, April 28, 2018 (2pm)
Speaker: The Cast and Creative Team
Theme: Creating THE PEOPLE VS ANTIGONE
See the 2pm show and then stick around for a talkback that explores how the artists collaborated to bring THE PEOPLE VS ANTIGONE to life. Get your tickets here.
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Articles about THE PEOPLE VS ANTIGONE:
3/29/18 - "The Seeing Place Theater Presents The Whistleblower Series" - Broadway World
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Reviews for THE PEOPLE VS ANTIGONE:
Coming soon!
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