The story of Antigone is the final installment in the Greek Sophocles’ trilogy, The Theban Plays. The plot follows our titular character, Antigone, as she defies King Creon’s decree by burying her brother, Polynices, who was declared a traitor. Creon, adamant about upholding the state’s authority, orders Antigone’s execution. Antigone, however, believes her actions justified by her belief in honoring family and divine laws above all else. Despite warnings, Creon remains stubborn, leading to a series of tragic events including the suicides of Antigone, Haemon (Creon’s son and Antigone’s fiancé), and Creon’s wife, Eurydice. Through this, Sophocles explores motifs of morality, authority, and the consequences of pride, leaving audiences trapped in the clash between individual conscience and state law.
It’s CAP Classic week! Antigone’s Technical Director Joe Gentzler and actors, Noah and Hannah, were interviewed by KFMG radio host John Busbee for The Culture Buzz.
You can listen to the recording when discuss Antigone HERE.
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Full Synopsis
Character Breakdown
Production Dates:
Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 7:00 PM – Performed outdoors at Haines Park Amphitheatre
Friday, July 26, 2024 at 7:00 PM – Performed outdoors at Haines Park Amphitheatre
Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 7:00 PM – Performed outdoors at Haines Park Amphitheatre
Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM – Performed indoors at CAP Theatre
NOTE: Nearly all the bleacher seating has been removed at Haines Park Amphitheatre. We encourage all patrons to bring their own outdoor chair or blanket for seating!
This production is performed outdoors at Haines Park Amphitheatre at 711 3rd Ave SE, Altoona, IA with the exception of the Sunday matinee which will be performed indoors at CAP Theatre. In the event of inclement weather, performances will be moved to CAP Theatre at 201 1st Ave S, Altoona, IA.
Cast List:
- Chorus Leaders: Margo Keller, Megan Witzenburg
- Chorus: Sam Kolsrud**, Robin Engelbrecht**, Paxten Hainline**, Chloe Coffman**, Voeden Shonka**, Pierce Bucklin
- Chorus / Boy: Cosmo Alford**
- Chorus / Eurydice: Kira Grimaldi
- Chorus / Messengers: Mia Boettcher**, Jude Mangum**
- Chorus / Tiresias: AJ Keeler
- Chorus / Watchman: Noah Sinclair**
- Chorus / Ismene: Katharine Yoder**
- Chorus / Haemon: Emery Blackford
- Creon: Hannah Siefken
- Antigone: Aurora Grooters
**Indicates CAP Classic Debut
Production Team:
- Director: Jolene Gentzler
- ADSM: Joseph Gentzler
- Producers: Ulrike Grimaldi**, Jodi Aldrich
- Choreographer: Ellie Cole**
**Indicates CAP Classic Debut