Post-Show Discussion Activity
Photo of Danielle Davis and Cage Sebastian Pierre by Michael Brosilow. After viewing Antigone, reflect on the production with companions, classmates,… Read More
Poetry Activity
Photo of Danielle Davis and Cage Sebastian Pierre by Michael Brosilow. This activity puts the poetry of contemporary Black women poets in conversation with that… Read More
ANTIGONE Quotes Activity
Photo of Danielle Davis and Cage Sebastian Pierre by Michael Brosilow. Use stirring quotes from Antigone as a jumping-off point for… Read More
Pre-Show Ritual Activity
Photo of Danielle Davis and Cage Sebastian Pierre by Michael Brosilow. The central conflict in Antigone is the titular character’s choice… Read More
Glossary of the Greeks
Photo of Aeriel Williams and Matthew C. Yee by Michael Brosilow. This glossary includes helpful vocabulary and allusions that will deepen your understanding of the… Read More
Pre-Show Vocabulary Activity
Photo of Danielle Davis and Cage Sebastian Pierre by Michael Brosilow. This activity guides students through an exploration of allusions in popular culture and in… Read More
Historical Background, Dramaturgy, and Design
Set model by John Culbert; photo by Michael Brosilow. Explore the history behind Antigone, its dramaturgy, and the design of Court Theatre’s… Read More
Synopsis and Characters
Photo of Cage Sebastian Pierre, Ariana Burks, and Danielle Davis by Michael Brosilow. Synopsis: The Oedipus Trilogy In 2019, Court announced its plans to stage… Read More
On Resistance and Healing
Photo of dr. nick alder by Lyric Newbern. Party Noire – a dance party and celebration of Black queer joy – arose as an… Read More
A Portrait of Love and Defiance
Savannah E. Bowman, “the sister’s”, oil & acrylic on 16×20 canvas paper. When it came time to plan the show art for Antigone, Director… Read More
