The curtain is closing on the Grossmont College Theatre Arts Department’s drama season with “Antigone.”
“For 2,500 years people have been telling the story of Antigone,” says director Shana Wride.
“This spring there will be four major productions about her in New York City alone. She is the original rebel. But, like all rebels, not everyone agrees with her. It is a great challenge and gift to work on this play with our students. They have already shown how ready they are to dig into this timeless story that asks us all, how far would we go to do what we believe is right?”
The Greek tale by Sophocles, tells the story of Antigone who proceeds with her brother’s burial despite the wishes of King Creon, her uncle, calling into question the conflict between the state and individuality.
Performances run from May 14-23 and will be staged at the Stagehouse Theatre in the Performing and Visual Arts Center.
Showtimes are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., with matinees on Saturdays, May 16 and May 23 at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $18 for general admission, $14 for seniors, military and educators and $10 for students. To purchase tickets visit stagehousetheatre.com or call (619) 644-7234.
