By Sophecles
Directed by L. Robert Johnson
For the first showing of 2002, HSC delved into new territory literally and creatively with Antigone. For the company's first foray into Greek theater, L. Robert Johnson returned to direct this version of the classic tragedy by Sophocles with a translation furnished by William Blake Tyrell & Larry J. Bennett. The story follows the myth of the city of Thebes, marking the third chapter in the trilogy of Oedipus Rex. Famous for killing his father and marrying his mother Jocasta, Oedipus' descendents and extended family fight for control over the kingdom of Thebes. Known as the war of the "Seven Against Thebes", Oedipus two sons pit their armies against one another, ultimately, they themselves lock in mortal combat killing each other. Creon (Basil Meola), Jocasta's uncle, in an attempt to wipe away the stain of incest from the royal house of Thebes, assumes the throne and declares that the bodies of Oedipus' two sons should be left to rot, undeserving of final burial. He declares that if anyone disturbs the bodies that they themselves will be put to death.
Van Vorst Park – Jersey City, NJ
Hamilton Park – Jersey City, NJ
Stratford Main Library, Lovell Room , Stratford, CT
Cast
Elizabeth Sugarman Ismene
Francine Tychuaco First Chorus/Eurydice
Jill Rosenthal First Chorus/Eurydice (9/21)
Issac Platinsky Second Chorus
Jon Ciccarelli Second Chorus
David Law Third Chorus/Guard
Leticia DiazTeiresias (9/21)
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