Pre-Show Vocabulary Activity Dive into the world of literary allusions in ANTIGONE with students before they choose a new-to-them Greek reference to explore.
Historical Background, Dramaturgy, and Design Explore the history behind ANTIGONE, its dramaturgy, and the design of Court Theatre’s production.
Synopsis and Characters Read a brief synopsis of ANTIGONE and review the cast of characters in Sophocles's classic text.
In Conversation: Aeriel Williams, Ariana Burks, and Cheryl Lynn Bruce Actors Aeriel Williams, Ariana Burks, and Cheryl Lynn Bruce discuss the importance of ANTIGONE and the legacy of Court's Oedipus Trilogy.
Sophocles the Poet: A Personal Essay Production Dramaturg Abhi Shrestha considers Sophocles's identity as poet and how that informs ANTIGONE.
ANTIGONE, Trauma, and Hope Professor Sarah Nooter unveils the relationship between love and hate in ANTIGONE.
On Resistance and Healing Prefacing the new Agora Conversation Series, Director of Engagement Kamilah Rashied and mental health practitioner dr. nick alder discuss how ANTIGONE connects to modern movements of liberation, resistance, and joy.
A Portrait of Love and Defiance Artist and UChicago alumna Savannah E. Bowman discusses "the sister's", the show art for ANTIGONE.
Gained In Translation Court Theatre intern Eleni Lefakis discusses the difficulties inherent in translation and how Rudall's ANTIGONE succeeds despite them.
